"EST is a rare and vital force in the theater ecosystem, giving playwrights both room to grow and the chance to be heard.

Their productions of Boy and Photograph 51, directed by the incredible Linsay Firman, were turning points in my early career, representing the kind of belief in emerging voices that so many of us appreciate and never forget."

Anna Ziegler
EST/Sloan Comissionee (Photograph 57, Boy), & EST Member Artist.

Anna is one of many playwrights to come through EST at a meaningful point in their careers. She used the time here to hone her voice and sharpen her craft. We are honored to be a part of her story and see her work continue to grow beyond our stage. Photograph 51 has appeared on stages across the world, including the West End, and is soon to be adapted into a major motion picture.

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