
5 Benefits of Choosing a Virtual Camp This Summer!
Happy #TechTuesday, Encore fans! Can you believe that it’s already July? It seems like just yesterday that we all packed up our desks at the office, expecting to be working from home for a few weeks at the… Read More
Posted on July 7, 2020 by Shannon McCarthy

Dramaturgy 101: Going Live w/ Radio Theatre
Welcome back to Dramaturgy 101! As Encore rolls out our line-up of virtual Spring classes and camps, we’re excited to continue to bring creativity and storytelling into the lives of our students, families, friends, and community. This month,… Read More
Posted on April 10, 2020 by Encore Student Editor
Latest Encore News, Recommended Reading: Classes, The Front Row
#FrontRowFriday, arts education, distance learning, dramaturgy, Dramaturgy 101, Front Row Friday, history, online classes, online theatre, radio drama, radio theatre, social distancing, spring classes, susan keady, theatre history, vintage, virtual classes

Encore Goes Live! Spring Online Classes
Hello Encore friends! So, it’s been a minute since I’ve had the chance to check in with you here on The Front Row. Our staff has been hard at work, crafting new and enriching virtual programming for all… Read More

Make it an #IndoorEncore Adventure!
All the world’s a stage! Many of us are now working and schooling from home. Today we’ve got 15 ways to stay creative at home, courtesy of our awesome Education Team: For Ages 6 Months – 2 Years… Read More
Posted on March 24, 2020 by Shannon McCarthy
Latest Encore News, Recommended Reading: Classes, Recommended Reading: Mini-Camp, Recommended Reading: Summer, The Front Row
arts education, coronavirus, covid-19, creativity, home school, home school resources, home school theatre, homeschooling, social distancing, theatre at home, theatre education

7 Tips for an Awesome Spring Break Camp
1) Explore the Topic During the two weeks of spring break camp, our theme changes daily; it’s like taking five different camps in the span of just one week! Many of the themes focus on beloved books, movies,… Read More
Posted on February 7, 2020 by Shannon McCarthy
Latest Encore News, Recommended Reading: Mini-Camp, The Front Row
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The “Magic” of Age 10
Happy #FrontRowFriday, Encore fans and a very happy opening night to Encore’s production of the musical Narnia, based on the beloved tale by C.S. Lewis. In this blog, I’m excited to share a new view on the value… Read More
Posted on January 10, 2020 by Shannon McCarthy
Latest Encore News, Recommended Reading: Classes, Recommended Reading: Mini-Camp, Recommended Reading: Production, Recommended Reading: Summer, The Front Row
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You’re Invited to Encore’s Summer Camp Open House!
Encore Stage & Studio is excited to celebrate the start of summer planning with a Summer Camp Open House event on Saturday, January 4, 2020, 10 am – 12 pm, at Encore’s Main Campus! Students will experience 30-minute… Read More
Posted on December 12, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy

Encore Campers Are…
Happy #FrontRowFriday, Encore fans. Today we’re hosting the first of the many holiday mini-camps of the 2019/2020 season. Our campers are busy getting in the Halloween spirit creating crafts and props for the skits and scenes they’ve devised,… Read More
Posted on October 25, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy

Meet Arts Management Intern, Brian Hernandez
A festive #FrontRowFriday to all of you Encore fans out there. School’s out and we can’t stop smiling, especially because we’ve got a new friend joining Encore’s team for the summer. A talented artist, snappy dresser, and all-around… Read More
Posted on June 21, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
Latest Encore News, Recommended Reading: Staff/Board, The Front Row
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#StudioSaturday: Combat Instructor Ian Claar
Today we’ve got another dose of #StudioSaturday for you, friends! Our Late Fall classes are now underway: We’re chatting with Stage Combat teaching artist Ian Claar about the importance of the arts education for youth. Encore: How long… Read More
Posted on November 10, 2018 by Shannon McCarthy