
Development Officer Kelley O’Dell Reporting for Duty
Happy #FrontRowFriday, Encore fans! We hope that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family yesterday. This Friday, we’d like to introduce you to another member of our Encore family: Kelley O’Dell. Let’s dive in! Encore: Please introduce… Read More
Posted on November 29, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy

Capturing Magic with Cindy Kane
This #TechTuesday, we are delighted to step behind the scenes to interview someone who helps create the face of Encore as you know it: photographer Cindy Kane. Her beautiful images brighten up our website, the season brochure, and,… Read More
Posted on November 26, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy

An Attitude of Gratitude
Happy #FrontRowFriday, everyone! Next week, many of you will go around the table and share what you are thankful for this year. Since we will all be celebrating with our own families over Thanksgiving, our Encore family took… Read More
Posted on November 22, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
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What’s in My Rehearsal Bag: Bridget S.
Happy #TechTuesday, everyone! Today we’re excited to chat with the lovely Bridget in this latest installment of our new “Rehearsal Bag” series. Let’s find out what keeps this CSI actor ready to go! Hi, my name is Bridget… Read More
Posted on November 19, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
Latest Encore News, Recommended Reading: Production, Recommended Reading: Sales, The Front Row
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Enroll in Holiday Mini Camp this Winter
When school’s out, Encore’s on…onstage, that is! Students in Kindergarten – 2nd grade will enjoy a day of theatre games, crafts, creative activities, and storytelling in a safe and supportive environment. Students in 3rd – 5th grade will… Read More
Posted on November 17, 2019 by admin

The CFC: Giving by the Letter
This #FrontRowFriday marks just over two weeks away from one of the largest charitable events of the year, Giving Tuesday. To keep us in the holiday giving spirit, we’re featuring blogs about various ways you can support “Theatre… Read More
Posted on November 15, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
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What to Expect: Your Best Audition
Surprise! We’ve got a special Monday post today to give all of you a sneak peek into one of our brand-new Late Fall classes. In this installment of the What to Expect series, we’ll hear from Education Programs… Read More
Posted on November 11, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
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Season of Giving Resource Guide
By whichever metric you use (the Starbucks holiday menu, the passing of Halloween, etc.), the holiday season is officially upon us. For many of us, these coming months will be a whirlwind of festivities, delicious food, and, most… Read More
Posted on November 8, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
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Inspiring, Emotional, and Raw: Breaking Down Walls w/ Flip the Script
This #FrontRowFriday, we’ve got a captivating and timely interview for all the Encore fans out there, so we’ll cut right to the chase: read on to learn more about the thought-provoking research and devising that’s had the cast… Read More
Posted on November 1, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
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