The Front Row Blog
Dancing the Day Away – Broadway Workshop Reflection
Yesterday, we had a very musical morning at Encore with our President’s Day Broadway Workshop! Through songs from Wicked, Hamilton, and Newsies, our students learned both choreography and music in one whirlwind day. Our teaching artists led one group through choreography to a song that recently graced the silver screen; does “Popular” sound familiar? The […]
Parker’s Performance Playbook – Devised Theatre
It’s Tuesday, and I’m back for another Parker’s Performance Playbook! As I look at this month’s calendar, there is something very exciting coming in just a few weeks. This year’s production of Flip the Script opens on February 22nd, entitled Jamila’s Table. We are so excited to premiere this student-devised production which was created to […]
Not Afraid to Try with Alum Erin Driscoll Gardiner
Reintroduce yourself to us! Where are you now and what are you up to? Hello Encore Family! My name is Erin Driscoll Gardiner and I was involved in several shows at Encore. Now, I am a full time professor of Musical Theater at George Mason University and a professional actress in the DC area. I […]
Being a Hero with Alum Gabriel Ashton Brown
As we wrap up January, we are bringing you yet another alumni interview! Gabriel Brown is an artistic director and voice over artist who was active at Encore for many years as an actor and teaching artist. Welcome, Gabriel! Reintroduce yourself to us! Where are you now and what are you up to? My name […]
The Magic of Theatre with Alum Eileen Sugameli
At Encore, we love watching where our students go after their time in our programs and shows. Today we have another alum interview with Eileen Sugameli, who recently was highlighted in The Arlington Connection for her local short film premier. Read all about that here! Once you’ve checked that out, click back over here to […]
Diving into the Arts with Alum Wyatt Fenner
It’s #FrontRowFriday again here at Encore, and we are reconnecting with another alum! We last interviewed Wyatt Fenner during the pandemic, and he encouraged us with ideas for staying creative at home. Today he is following up on his creative projects and his Encore love story. Welcome back, Wyatt! Audiences want to know — are […]
Meet Encore’s Education Apprentice, Mery Estrella
It’s a new year, and we are welcoming a new staff member! Mery Estrella is our new Education Apprentice, and she will be helping in our education programs as well as upcoming productions. Welcome Mery! Tell us about yourself and your new role at Encore! I am a recent George Mason University graduate with a […]
Parker’s Performance Playbook – On Dancing
Happy Monday, Encore readers! Yesterday we finished our first weekend of The Twelve Dancing Princesses at Thomas Jefferson Community Theater. Tickets are still available for the second weekend of shows, so grab them now! In honor of the show, I want to talk about the history of social dancing for today’s edition of Parker’s Performance […]
Putting Together Puzzle Pieces with Alum Lauren Maho
Happy #FrontRowFriday to you all, and happy snow week! Today we are circling back with an Encore alum that we interviewed in 2020, Lauren Maho. Lauren did a little bit of everything in her time at Encore, and she is doing some awesome things these days, so keep reading to catch up with her! Briefly […]
Parker’s Performance Playbook – On Singing
At the start of every new year, people make plans to change their lives for the better in the coming year. There are all kinds of resolutions people can make, so I figured I would make my own suggestion for your 2025. Sing more! Did you know that there is a ton of research linking […]
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