
Virtual Camp Review: Michelle & Ali
Welcome back to The Front Row blog. I hope you enjoyed Tuesday’s post, where we introduced a new mini-series of parental reviews of Encore’s virtual summer camp programs. Today we’re back, with some familiar faces and a new… Read More
Posted on August 14, 2020 by Shannon McCarthy

Forget West; #EncoreSummer Support is Global!
Happy #FrontRowFriday, Encore friends! It may be hard to believe in the weirdness that is quarantine, but mid-July has arrived. In “normal” times, tonight would have been the opening night of Encore’s summer production of West Side Story…. Read More
Posted on July 17, 2020 by Shannon McCarthy
Latest Encore News, Recommended Reading: Partnerships, Recommended Reading: Sales, The Front Row
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How Encore’s Adapting: Stage Door/Tech Camp & Center Stage
Welcome back for our final summer adaptation post here on The Front Row blog! As many of us are experiencing personally, Encore too has been faced with many questions and difficulties since we’ve begun working and learning from… Read More

How Encore’s Adapting: It’s Elementary (ages 3-9)
Greetings, Encore fans and welcome back to The Front Row blog! Over the next few posts, we’re excited to share a fun (and informative) series with our readers. As many of us are experiencing personally, Encore too has… Read More
Posted on June 5, 2020 by Shannon McCarthy
Latest Encore News, Recommended Reading: Summer, The Front Row
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“Kindness and Enthusiasm” w/ Alum Wyatt Fenner
Welcome back to the Front Row blog, Encore fans! Today we’re excited to share a new interview with another one of our accomplished alumni. Join us as Wyatt Fenner shares his recent projects, advice to theatre newcomers, and… Read More
Posted on May 29, 2020 by Aileen Christian
Latest Encore News, Recommended Reading: Production, The Front Row
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How to Prepare for a Virtual Experience
1) Assemble the Team The awesome upside of virtual classes and camps is that students can participate from anywhere. If you’ve ever wanted to invite your cousins, neighbors, or faraway BFF’s to experience the Encore magic with you,… Read More
Posted on May 15, 2020 by Shannon McCarthy
Encore Stage & Studio, Latest Encore News, Recommended Reading: Classes, Recommended Reading: Summer, The Front Row
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Creativity & Joy with Encore’s Staff
Another #FrontRowFriday is upon us, friends. I don’t know about you, but the weekend certainly brings a spring to my step (even if the only place I’m walking is around my house or neighborhood). Before you log off… Read More
Posted on May 8, 2020 by Shannon McCarthy

What to Expect: Virtual Benefit Breakfast
Happy #FrontRowFriday, Encore fans! Before you head off to enjoy the weekend, be sure to mark your calendars for our annual Benefit Breakfast, coming to computer screens near you this Wednesday, April 29th at 9:30 AM. This will… Read More
Posted on April 24, 2020 by Shannon McCarthy

It’s Okay to Feel…
Hey there, Front Row friends. I’m coming to you with a somewhat different blog today. Here on the blog, I like to keep things light, fun, and (usually) full of puns. Now, however, that isn’t the tone that… Read More
Posted on April 17, 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
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