
A Q&A with Kyla McLaughlin
With the turning of the seasons comes a new team of fresh faces here at Encore. On this #TechTuesday, we’re elated to introduce Kyla McLaughlin, Encore’s newest Production Apprentice. Read on to learn more about her experiences in… Read More
Posted on September 24, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy

Welcome to Marketing Apprentice Gloria!
Greetings and an energetic #FrontRowFriday to you all! Today on the blog, we’re delighted to introduce one of Encore’s newest staff members: our 2019/2020 Marketing Apprentice, Ge Gloria Dong! Encore: Briefly introduce yourself: what’s your past experience with… Read More
Posted on August 23, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy

For the Love of Theatre
Hi all! This is Rosemarie, Encore’s Development Associate. Happy (almost) Valentine’s Day. While most folks take Valentine’s as a day to show the people around them just how much they are loved, we wanted to share some stories… Read More
Posted on February 12, 2019 by Rosemarie O'Connor

All About Community: Encore’s Healthy Play Initiative
This #FrontRowFriday, we’re getting into the spirit of the season: community, sharing, and giving. We want you to hear from four of our teaching artists that work with the Healthy Play Initiative (HPI), a program created in 2016… Read More
Posted on November 9, 2018 by Shannon McCarthy
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7 Spectacular Highlights from September
Halloween will be here in a flash of Floo Powder, but we’re still buzzing with excitement over all that’s happened at Encore this September. Sit back and enjoy these highlights from our eventful month: 1) Early Fall classes!… Read More
Posted on October 12, 2018 by Shannon McCarthy

Outside the Box with Ms. A! #StudioSaturday
Welcome back for another #StudioSaturday, Encore family! Late Fall classes start in just one month, and we can’t wait to see many of you to explore together. Today we’re chatting with A.K. Nell, one of our awesome Teaching… Read More
Posted on October 6, 2018 by Shannon McCarthy

Wearing Many Hats – Arts Apprentice Alana Gibson
This #TechTuesday we welcome a new member of Encore’s incredible team. Alana Gibson is serving as one of two Arts Apprentices for the 2018/19 season here at Encore. We’re excited to introduce her to our wonderful Encore family…. Read More
Posted on September 18, 2018 by Shannon McCarthy

Hands-On Learning w/ Production Arts Apprentice Caolan Eder!
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… Read More
Posted on September 25, 2018 by Shannon McCarthy

Bridging the Gap with Arts Apprentice A.K. Nell
Happy #TechTuesday, Encore fans! Today, we check back in with this season’s Arts Apprentice, A.K. Nell. We sat down with her early in the season, so be sure to catch up on her interview before diving into today’s… Read More
Posted on April 17, 2018 by Shannon McCarthy
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Meet 2017/2018 Arts Apprentice, A.K. Nell
We’re so thrilled to introduce you to a new face on Encore’s campus. Her name is A.K. Nell and she is Encore’s 2017-2018 Arts Apprentice. A.K, tell us a little bit about yourself. A.K.: I’m so excited to… Read More
Posted on January 18, 2018 by admin