
Don’t “Wait for It” – Our Fave Hamilton Educational Resources
Greetings, Encore fans! If you’re anything like us, the Disney+ premiere of Hamilton: An American Musical has been marked on your calendars for weeks, the anticipation building ever faster with each passing day. To help pass the time… Read More
Posted on June 30, 2020 by Shannon McCarthy

An Attitude of Gratitude
Happy #FrontRowFriday, everyone! Next week, many of you will go around the table and share what you are thankful for this year. Since we will all be celebrating with our own families over Thanksgiving, our Encore family took… Read More
Posted on November 22, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
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A Frozen Family Affair: The Payne Sisters
A Frozen #FrontRowFriday to all the Encore fans out there! We’re buzzing with anticipation leading up to the opening of Disney’s Frozen Jr. this evening at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre. It’s our first production back in our home… Read More
Posted on October 11, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
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4 Reasons to “Let [Us] Go” to Frozen Jr.
We can hardly believe it, but “For the First Time in Forever,” it’s almost opening night! Our production of Disney’s Frozen Jr. opens this Friday, October 11th, at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre. Never has the title #TechTuesday been… Read More
Posted on October 8, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
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Dramaturgy 101: Disney’s Frozen Jr.
Happy #FrontRowFriday, Encore friends! You’ve had the chance to meet Production Apprentice Kyla McLaughlin – now you get to discover one of her wonderful talents. Kyla has a background in the art of dramaturgy and is kind enough… Read More
Posted on October 4, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
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Sisterhood, Choreography, and Fun: Frozen Jr. Director Sarah Conrad
As temperatures begin to drop (ever so slowly), leaves start to turn, and pumpkin spice everything pop up in stores, you probably have autumn on the brain, friends. This #TechTuesday, however, we at Encore have something a little… Read More
Posted on September 10, 2019 by Aileen Christian
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3 Thrilling July Highlights to Get You Excited for Fall
Greetings, Encore fans! Can you believe that July has come and gone? We’ve been channeling our inner Olaf and enjoying all of the wonderful things we can do “in summerrrrrr.” July was a whirlwind of activity here at… Read More
Posted on August 6, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
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Newsies by the Numbers
1,253 Patrons Encore had the pleasure of welcoming over one thousand patrons during the opening weekend of Newsies. Crowds left with smiles on their faces and a tap dancing pep in their steps. Come join in on the… Read More
Posted on July 26, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
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A Newsies Headline Round-Up
The Newsies Tell All! In this week’s #TechTuesday, we heard from many members of our large cast of 44 actors. It was wonderful to hear about some of their favorite moments in rehearsal, as well as what the… Read More
Posted on July 19, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy

From the Cast: A Newsies Rehearsal Update
Extra, extra, read all about it! Encore’s production of Disney’s Newsies opens this Friday. The buzz in the office about this show has been steadily growing to an excited roar. Today we’re pumped to check in with a… Read More
Posted on July 16, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy