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Following the Joy: Encore Alum Will Westray on Pursuing a Life in Theatre

This summer, our Alumni Relations intern Matthew Bloss-Baum interviewed a fellow Encore alum! For those who were with us for the summers of 2012-2014, you may remember him! Meet Will Westray! Since it’s been almost 10 years since you were an Encore kid, introduce yourself to the readers! My name is Will Westray and yes […]

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Get’cha Head in the Game with Encore Alum, Jimmy Mavrikes

All thanks to Theatre Washington for connecting us, we are so thrilled to catch up with an alum whose Encore role knew how to “break free” and remind us that in theatre, we are all in this together. Meet Encore alum, Jimmy Mavrikes! My name is Jimmy Mavrikes! I did one show with Encore, High School Musical

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Experiencing the Encore Impact with Alum Jane Gerrard

Encore intern Matthew Bloss-Baum is here to catch with up alum and friend, Jane Gerrard! Since it’s been almost 10 years since we were Encore kids together, introduce yourself to the readers! Hi! My name is Jane Gerrard (she/her). I am a recent graduate of James Madison University, and I am currently finishing up as

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Creative Kids, Happy Hearts: Why the Arts Matter More Than Ever

Guest post by Nicole Kovar, Director of Piano & More Author’s Bio Nicole Kovar is the passionate founder of Piano & More, a Northern Virginia-based music education company that brings private piano, guitar, voice, and drum lessons straight to families’ homes. With a background in early childhood education and a love for creative teaching, Nicole has built

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