Happy #FrontRowFriday, Encore fans! We’ve got a lot of awesome to share with you today, so I’ll keep this intro short and sweet. Read on to catch five major ways to make 2020 the best summer you’ve ever had!
Erin Driscoll (“Maria”) and Alex Pyke (“Tony”)
Photo by Larry McClemons
The icy refreshment of summer air conditioning may feel years away as we ward off the winter chill, but auditions for Encore’s summer production of the classic musical West Side Story will be here before we know it! With opportunities for dancers, singers, ushers, and technicians, this production offers a wonderful chance to learn from adult performers and older students, ensuring that all of our cast and crew members will get to share and learn in equal measure. Cast auditions and crew interviews will take place on May 11 & 12, 2020.
(P.S. Keep an eye on your email in the next few weeks to cash in on a special ticket offer for West Side Story, only running for a limited time!)
Guide the Next Generation
For many performers and theatre-lovers, it’s possible to look back in our memories and pick out a few key moments that helped to shape our love for the arts. For you, maybe it was a grandparent who loved movie musicals, an art teacher who constantly encouraged you, or a downstairs neighbor who didn’t complain as you tap-danced around your room for hours. For Encore’s community of young adults, this summer could be your opportunity to be a key memory for a future Teacher of the Year, Tony nominee, or award-winning playwright. Bring your passion for theatre to camp as a counselor and share the magic of the arts with the next generation. Applications are now available for paid summer opportunities.
Become an Encore VIP
Summer is the prime time to lock in your best ticket prizes and secure your favorite seat placements as an Encore Season Member. Members not only get exclusive ticket discounts but also have the opportunity to reserve their preferred seats before single tickets become available to the general public. Memberships will go on sale following our 2020/2021 season reveal. This event usually occurs in June, so stay tuned for more information. Thank you, in advance, for sharing your confidence in Encore and our quality productions by purchasing your tickets in advance!
(P.S. This is your final chance to lock in Season Membership savings with a 3-show package. Become a Season Member and join us at The Three Musketeers with the satisfaction that you are living your best Encore life!)
Put on a Happy Face
Summer always seems to sneak up with unexpected purchases: beach towels, sunblock, pool floaties, and s’more. Remember Encore in your vacation planning by making your last-minute purchases through Amazon Smile, where a percentage of your donation will go toward supporting “Theatre by Kids, for Kids” in your community!
(P.S. Looking to make an impact even sooner? Considering joining us for Encore’s annual Benefit Breakfast for some delicious food, wonderful performances, and vision casting on April 29, 2020.)
Take a Trip to Lands Far and Near
New York City, the Jungle of Nool, Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, Wonderland, and Verona. What do all these locations have in common? You can journey to all these places and more this summer with Encore (no passport required!). With programs for ages 3-18, 2020 is your year to step out and join us on a fantastic theatre adventure.
Register today, Friday, January 31, 2020, to secure the best summer camp prizes of our season before prices increase at the end of our Early Bird sale!
Photos by Larry McClemons, Aileen Pangan Christian, Shannon McCarthy, and Cindy Kane Photography.
Blog contribution by Shannon McCarthy.