"SETC and its mission continue to inspire and fuel me every year in my
own artistic growth. I see SETC as a breeding ground for discussion and
growth, and I appreciate the constant push for us as theatre
professionals to continue exploring ideas for innovative storytelling,
audience accessibility and arts education."
- Kody C. Jones

"I went to the conference and was amazed at all of the opportunities there were for students. That is when I started grooming my students to audition at SETC. I started developing workshops for my students around being successful at SETC."
- Marci Duncan

"My first convention was in 2001...I remember taking lots of workshops, networking with lots of professionals, and seeing the fact that theatre and acting could be a career option without having to move to New York or LA. I remember that even though I wasn’t passed on through screening auditions that year, I participated in the Institute of Outdoor Drama auditions (now Institute of Outdoor Theatre is part of SETC!), got a job there, and vowed that the following year I would be auditioning at SETC – and I did!"

- Maegan McNerney Azar