Maia Ettinger
ABOUT ME
Maia Ettinger is a Boston-based actor with a passion for telling meaningful stories through drama and comedy. She has been working professionally since the age of 5 and has been seen in many professional and community theatres in the Boston area.
She’s trained under voice coach Desi Oakley and performance coach Katie Pohlman, along with various acting & voice classes throughout the years.
Some of her favorite roles include Cassidy in Appropriate with Hovey Players, Belinda Crachit/Fan in A Christmas Carol with Commonwealth Shakespeare Company, and originating the role of Pack/Kid on Scooter in the world premiere of Make Way for Ducklings: The Musical at Wheelock Family Theatre.
In addition to acting and singing, she is learning American Sign Language and enjoys archery and tap dancing! Maia is also a Snoopy enthusiast, lover, & collector!
Whether it’s a classic character or something entirely new, she's always seeking stories that challenge, inspire, and entertain.
A Christmas Carol
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company
Belinda Cratchit/Fan/Want
December 6-23
Adaption by Steve Wargo with Musical Arrangements by Dianne Adams McDowell
Directed By Steven Maler with Musical Direction By Dan Rodriguez
UPCOMING PROJECTS
“Special shout-outs to the young actors...and Maia Ettinger, who, in their sensitive and nuanced portrayals of Toni's and Bo and Rachel's adolescent children Rhys and Cassidy, show us adults that it is possible to flourish despite a difficult family history...(They show) that one can express intense emotions without shouting.”
— Linda Chin
"Maia Ettinger, as Cassidy was doe-eyed and darling in her scenes and convincingly looked up to Rhys. She was committed to her role and did good job of portraying her character." (She approached) the show with professionalism and positivity."
— Jason Hair-Wynn
“…and Maia Ettinger played Rhys and Cassidy, respectively, and are to be commended for their fantastic performances”