ABOUT US
We are a Brooklyn-based non-profit that uplifts the LGBTQIA+ community by celebrating queer, trans joy and resilience.
OUR MISSION
Founder Lily Chrones (they/them) was tired of seeing their community not only underrepresented but misrepresented with most narratives playing to overdone tragedy tropes and in response, created Euphoria Theatre Company.
ETC is dedicated to producing and creating innovative works that celebrate queer, transgender joy and resilience.
ETC leads actionable change by dismantling harmful systems of patriarchal, white supremacist theatre to continue the work of those who came before.
ETC is committed to empowering individual artists, promoting queer storytelling, and creating bold, game-changing theatre.
ETC nurtures the next generation of artists through accessible and affirming educational programming that encourages creativity, confidence, collaboration, and joyful self-expression.
ETC connects with community through event hosting to foster a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community to be their most authentic selves.
MEET OUR FOUNDER
Founder & Artistic Director
Lily Chrones (they/them) is an award-winning theatre artist and the Founder & Artistic Director of Euphoria Theatre Company, a queer-led nonprofit dedicated to uplifting LGBTQIA+ voices through bold, joyful, and community-centered work. Since founding ETC in 2020, Lily has produced numerous theatrical productions, cabarets, community events, and original works across New York City, recently leading the company to achieve nonprofit status. Most recently, they produced the short film adaptation of Say NO to One Paseo and launched YOUTH-phoria, a dream project more than two years in the making. Lily received the Fresh Fruit Festival Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2024 and holds a BFA in Contemporary Theatre from Boston Conservatory at Berklee.