
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

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

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
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7 Reasons, 7 Days: Early Bird Sale Ends Soon
Encore fans, can you believe it? In a whirlwind of mini-camps, registrations, and performances, January has nearly melted away as quickly as the White Witch’s winter when Aslan arrives. The end of the month can mean only one… Read More
Posted on January 24, 2020 by Shannon McCarthy

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
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Seeing Clearly in 2020: Encore Resolutions
Happy New Year, Encore fans! From everyone here at Encore, we hope that you had a wonderful holiday season. As many people do at the start of a new calendar, we’ve created some Encore-specific resolutions to help guide… Read More
Posted on January 3, 2020 by Shannon McCarthy
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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

Inspiring, Emotional, and Raw: Breaking Down Walls w/ Flip the Script
This #FrontRowFriday, we’ve got a captivating and timely interview for all the Encore fans out there, so we’ll cut right to the chase: read on to learn more about the thought-provoking research and devising that’s had the cast… Read More
Posted on November 1, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
Latest Encore News, Recommended Reading: Partnerships, Recommended Reading: Production, Recommended Reading: Sales, The Front Row
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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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September Highlights to Get You Jumping for Joy
September is a great month, full of new beginnings, big plans, and the crisp air of autumn. It can also be one of the busiest months for our Encore families, as students get back in a school routine,… Read More
Posted on October 1, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
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