Happy August, Encore fans! We can hardly believe that the new month is upon us and while we lament the approach of summer’s end, we are beyond excited for the treasure trove of fun that awaits us this fall. Join us as we look back at some highlights from our #EncoreSummer so far, as well as looking forward to what’s next!
The cast and crew of Seussical treated audiences to a spectacle of song, humor, and rhyme as they officially brought the 2017-18 season to an end. With faces new and old in the cast, fun was had by all as we celebrated the charm and quirk of Dr. Seuss’s classic tales.
If the summer show got you fired up and pumped to take in another show, fear not! Encore presents its first 2018/19 season production, Ghostchasers, beginning October 5th. Ready to take the stage yourself? Mark your calendars for Jingle ARRGH the Way auditions on September 10th and 11th (with an optional pre-audition workshop on September 8).
Encore students were hard at work for all of July across Encore’s various camps. From hilarious and joyful talent shows at It’s Elementary to productions of Shrek Jr., Peter Pan Jr., The Importance of Being Earnest, and Pygmalion with Stage Door and One Act Wonders, it’s certainly been a busy summer. Don’t miss Stagedoor’s final production: Bye Bye Birdie Jr. (Thursday, August 9 at 7:30 pm and Friday, August 10 at 2 pm in the Black Box Theatre at Kenmore Middle School).
We’ve been soaking up the summer sun and enjoying vacation ourselves, but we’re raring to get back in the classroom with our wonderful Encore students. With classes for those as young as 6 months and as grown as those entering 12th grade, our teaching artists can’t wait to meet you! Whether you’re looking for college preparation, more experience before this season’s auditions, or simply to have fun, we’ve got you covered. Registration for Early Fall classes will be coming soon, so stay tuned!
You may have noticed the Encore homepage rocking a sleek new look over the last few weeks. We’re thrilled to share this new design with you and can’t wait to improve upon our visitors’ experiences even further as the upgrade continues. Do you have an Encore testimonial you’d like to share? Email it to info@encorestage.org and your story just might be featured on the site!
The 2018 Costume Caper runs back onto our calendar on Saturday, October 27th, so start thinking about your costume now! For a full array of upcoming Encore events, check out our Events page for details on the Broadway Bus Trip, Costume Caper, and more.
Before the cool weather begins, we still have spaces left in our summer:
August 6 – August 17, 2018: Shakespeare Clowns & Comedies
Tackle Shakespeare’s famous comedies in this two-week camp. Bolster your understanding of the Bard’s language and performance techniques as you embody his famous clowns, enact hilarious misunderstandings, and attempt to decipher twins in disguise!
Camp Director: Seth Rosenke
August 6 – 17, 2018: Kings, Queens, and Courtly Figures
Live like a king or queen! Break magic spells as we relive classic stories near and far!
August 20 – August 31, 2018: Fantastic Voyage
Set sail with Encore on your greatest journey yet! Make your way through the seven seas, soar over the moon or discover new heights in our fantastic voyage–the imagination’s the limit!
Until then, we can’t wait to see you this fall, in the classroom, audition room, and the audience!
Photos by Aileen Pangan and Larry McClemons. Blog contribution by Shannon McCarthy.