Happy #TechTuesday, Encore fam! Shannon McCarthy here, reporting from my fun outpost between Education and Marketing. I’m in a prime position to share many highlights from Encore’s 2018/19 season so far. It feels like just yesterday that we were striking Seussical, yet somehow Thanksgiving is just days away.
As a musical theatre graduate, I often like to joke that an actor’s favorite numbers are “5, 6, 7, 8!” Luckily, we have many more amazing figures for which to be thankful this year. Read on for Encore’s joys, by the numbers:
74 Participants
Since the start of the 2018/19 season we have seen 74 individuals serve as actors, backstage technicians, and front of house crew. With only three shows under our belt so far (Ghostchasers!, A Sidewalk Stroll, and Jingle ARRGH the Way, it’s wonderful to see such a broad and diverse group of people coming together to create theatre!
1,430 Tickets
In just two short months of performances, we have welcomed 1,430 patrons to an Encore show. From the youngest of theatre goers to birthday parties and Scout troops, our season has something to offer everyone! Will you be adding to our numbers in December? Get your tickets for Jingle ARRGH the Way today!
10 New Faces
Since the start of our season, we’ve had the pleasure of working with 10 new teaching artists. These talented professionals are joining us for after-school enrichment classes, Saturday classes, and private lessons. We are so excited to welcome them to the Encore family – don’t miss out on your chance to work with them this year!
Halloween 2018
Our seven full-time staff members (and two rad apprentices) are the wizards behind Encore’s proverbial curtain. Every email, rehearsal schedule, lesson plan, and more goes through one or more of these wonderful humans. Would you like to get in on these #SquadGoals? Check out our Opportunities page!
63 Costumed Capers
Despite an ill-timed rainstorm, 63 runners and volunteers came out for Encore’s 3rd annual Costume Caper 5K. The optimism, creativity, and good-natured spirit of this group is a prime demonstration of the superb community surrounding Encore as an organization. We’re so thankful for all of our participants, volunteers, and donors!
25 Adventures
With the holidays upon us, we’re already looking forward to the opening of summer camp registration. Early Bird pricing begins on January 1st, so mark your calendars! With 25 different camp themes offered over the summer, 2019 is waiting with a theatre adventure for you. Still weighing your options? Join us on Saturday, January 5th for a free Summer Camp Open House!
With a community like ours, we couldn’t be more thankful or “Happy!”
Such wonderful figures, right? We just couldn’t keep them (or our gratitude) hidden! From all of us here at Encore, we wish you a safe and happy holiday this week and we can’t wait to see you soon!
Let the holiday spirit roll on as you join us at Jingle ARRGH the Way!
Photos by Aileen Pangan Christian, Connie Polnow, Larry McClemons, and Aimee Pangan. Graphic design by Aileen Pangan Christian and Aimee Pangan. Blog contribution by Shannon McCarthy.