
Dramaturgy 101: CSI: Christmas Scene Investigators
Welcome back to Dramaturgy 101! This month, we’re excited to present CSI: Christmas Scene Investigators or…who stole Santa Claus? by Pat Cook. It’s nearly Christmas and the students of Wendell Wilke High School are preparing to perform their… Read More
Posted on December 10, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
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Guest Reviewer: CSI is “the Perfect Family Holiday Show!”
What do you get when you cross a Christmas classic with a contemporary play involving a group of scene-stealing super sleuths and a missing Santa? Why, the perfect family holiday show, of course! What? When you think of… Read More
Posted on December 10, 2019 by Encore Student Editor
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Alumni Friendship Going Strong: “A Decade and Counting”
Happy #FrontRowFriday, Encore fans! We’ve got a special treat for you today. Two of our awesome Encore alums reconnected with us to chat about favorite show memories, lasting friendships, and the power of theatre. Please welcome Lauren Monsivaiz… Read More
Posted on December 6, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
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What’s in My Rehearsal Bag: Bridget S.
Happy #TechTuesday, everyone! Today we’re excited to chat with the lovely Bridget in this latest installment of our new “Rehearsal Bag” series. Let’s find out what keeps this CSI actor ready to go! Hi, my name is Bridget… Read More
Posted on November 19, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
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Season of Giving Resource Guide
By whichever metric you use (the Starbucks holiday menu, the passing of Halloween, etc.), the holiday season is officially upon us. For many of us, these coming months will be a whirlwind of festivities, delicious food, and, most… Read More
Posted on November 8, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
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7 (Not-So) Spooky October Highlights
Frozen Jr. Iced Out the Competition This fun and heart-warming Disney musical drew royal fans from far and wide, making it Encore’s highest grossing show ever! Anna and Elsa took the crown from fellow Disney favorite Ariel of… Read More
Posted on October 29, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
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Audition Advice Round-Up
The party doesn’t stop here on The Front Row. This weekend is your last chance to catch Disney’s Frozen Jr. before the cast lets it go for the final time. Just next week, we prepare for Encore’s next… Read More
Posted on October 18, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
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Encore’s Coming Home! 2019/2020 Season Revealed
The secret is out! On Sunday, June 2nd, Encore Stage & Studio revealed its 2019/2020 season with a fun pre-show pep rally, complete with cheers, jerseys, and a banner. The homecoming theme is well chosen, since, after two… Read More
Posted on June 4, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
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