This #TechTuesday, prepare to give a warm welcome to our second Arts Apprentice for the 2018/19 Season, Encore family. Introducing…Caolan Eder!
Encore: Briefly introduce yourself: what’s your past experience with theatre and/or education?
Caolan: I grew up around here and took acting classes when I was young. That really helped me come out of my shell, and in middle school I switched to technical theater. Through my work in college with a multicultural theatre company, I saw how theatre can be used as an educational tool; it was there that I discovered a love of teaching.
Encore: What’s the most memorable theatre experience you’ve ever had?
Caolan: A few years ago I was props master and ASM for a local theatre festival. One of the shows required me to make a 7-foot-long plush unicorn horn, which I then puppeteered from backstage. Unfortunately the curtains didn’t really hide me from view, so I ended up performing the role of the unicorn’s body for the small section of the audience that could see me.
Encore: What led you to applying for Encore’s apprenticeship program?
Caolan: I was looking for a hands-on job that would help me learn more about theatre as education, so Encore’s apprenticeship was the perfect opportunity!
Encore: What are you most excited about during your time with us?
Caolan: I look forward to making people smile.
Encore: What do you anticipate to be a challenge you’ll overcome as an Apprentice?
Caolan: I get social anxiety sometimes, but since theatre helped me get through that in the past, I expect that working with Encore will likewise be an opportunity to grow.
Encore: Which show are you most looking forward to in our 2018/19 season?
Caolan: I’m excited about Newsies. I’ve seen and worked on several productions of the show, so I’m interested to see how Encore interprets it.
Welcome aboard, Caolan! We’re excited to see all of the wonderful contributions you’ll make to Encore’s productions this season. To join us in the audience, purchase your season subscription today to guarantee your best seats and theatre experience! Click here to purchase and learn more or reach us in the office at (703) 548-1154.
Production photos by Larry McClemons and Aileen Pangan. Blog contribution by Shannon McCarthy.