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Congratulations to our 2022 STAR Award Recipients and Crewton of the Year!

By Encore Stage Team | June 6, 2022

We presented our STAR Awards on Sunday, June 5 at the Annie Jr. performance. These dedicated Encore students must have participated in at least eight Encore Stage & Studio productions: two onstage, two backstage on tech crew, one front of house crew, and three in any capacity. They join the ranks of many other Encore actors and […]

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#FridayFive 2022 Encore New Year Resolutions

By Encore Stage Team | January 7, 2022

It’s the first Friday of 2022 and we’ve got our #FridayFive New Year Resolutions for you at Encore! #1 – Be a Part of Something New – Audition for our World Premier of Riley O’Brien and the Lost Leprechaun! This world premier will be a memorable experience!  Fully vaccinated students aged 9 and older are […]

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What’s New at Encore by the Numbers

By Encore Stage Team | February 6, 2021

It’s a new month and we have new things in store for Encore! From in-person camp to virtual workshops, we’re excited for it all! Check it out by the numbers: #5 – FIVE Days of Fun for Spring Break Camp! We’re excited to announce our spring break camp will be outdoors and in-person! This year, […]

Virtual Camp Review: Maria, Miles, & Morgan

By Encore Stage Team | August 28, 2020

We’re back on The Front Row blog with another parent review of this summer’s virtual camp programs. Maria was kind enough to share the experiences of her students Morgan and Miles, who have participated in many virtual camps with Encore this summer. Read on to hear more of her thoughts: This is our family’s first […]

Virtual Camp Review: Jeff & Colin

By Encore Stage Team | August 25, 2020

We’re back on The Front Row blog with another parent review of this summer’s virtual camp programs. We’re excited to share another family’s perspective, so we’ll get right to it: Encore: Please briefly introduce yourself. What was your family’s previous experience with Encore prior to this summer, if any? Jeff: Our son had participated in […]

Virtual Camp Review: Michelle & Ali

By Encore Stage Team | August 14, 2020

Welcome back to The Front Row blog. I hope you enjoyed Tuesday’s post, where we introduced a new mini-series of parental reviews of Encore’s virtual summer camp programs. Today we’re back, with some familiar faces and a new perspective on Stage Door in this unique format. Enjoy! Encore: Please briefly introduce yourself. What was your […]

Virtual Camp Review: Dasha & Sayuri

By Encore Stage Team | August 11, 2020

Welcome back to The Front Row blog, Encore fans. This #TechTuesday, I’m excited to introduce a new series. The staff here at Encore love what we do and deeply believe in the power of theatre to bring happiness, encourage growth, and build friendships…but you hear us share about that quite a bit. Want a fresh […]

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“Kindness and Enthusiasm” w/ Alum Wyatt Fenner

By Aileen Christian | May 29, 2020

Welcome back to the Front Row blog, Encore fans! Today we’re excited to share a new interview with another one of our accomplished alumni. Join us as Wyatt Fenner shares his recent projects, advice to theatre newcomers, and a few of his favorite Encore memories, including…a love story? Read on to learn more! Encore: Please […]

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Simply “The Best” with Techie Gabby S.

By Encore Stage Team | May 19, 2020

Happy #TechTuesday, Encore fans! Today we’re excited to chat with one of our Encore “crewtons,” Gabby. We’re excited to learn more about her theatre experiences and what keeps her coming back to participate on our tech crews. Let’s go! Encore: Please briefly introduce yourself. How did you get involved with Encore? Gabby: I’m Gabby Simek […]

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Creativity & Joy with Encore’s Staff

By Encore Stage Team | May 8, 2020

Another #FrontRowFriday is upon us, friends. I don’t know about you, but the weekend certainly brings a spring to my step (even if the only place I’m walking is around my house or neighborhood). Before you log off for a weekend of relaxation and pampering for the moms in your life, please enjoy some wise […]

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