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
Latest Encore News, Recommended Reading: Staff/Board, The Front Row
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The CFC: Giving by the Letter
This #FrontRowFriday marks just over two weeks away from one of the largest charitable events of the year, Giving Tuesday. To keep us in the holiday giving spirit, we’re featuring blogs about various ways you can support “Theatre… Read More
Posted on November 15, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
Latest Encore News, Recommended Reading: Partnerships, The Front Row
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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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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
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
Latest Encore News, Recommended Reading: Production, The Front Row
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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
Latest Encore News, Recommended Reading: Production, Recommended Reading: Sales, The Front Row
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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
Latest Encore News, Recommended Reading: Sales, The Front Row
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Meet Education Apprentice Jordan Wells
This #FrontRowFriday, the welcome wagon is back for another round here at Encore. You’ve met two of our new apprentices, Gloria and Kyla, so now it’s time to chat with Jordan Wells who’s joining Encore’s team as the… Read More
Posted on September 27, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
Latest Encore News, Recommended Reading: Staff/Board, The Front Row
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What’s In My Rehearsal Bag: Lucy R.
A festive #FrontRowFriday to all of you, friends! We’ve got a special Front Row treat for you heading into the long weekend. Perhaps you’ve seen her in some of our past Musical Theatre Intensive or summer musical productions…. Read More
Posted on August 28, 2019 by Encore Student Editor
Welcome to Marketing Apprentice Gloria!
Greetings and an energetic #FrontRowFriday to you all! Today on the blog, we’re delighted to introduce one of Encore’s newest staff members: our 2019/2020 Marketing Apprentice, Ge Gloria Dong! Encore: Briefly introduce yourself: what’s your past experience with… Read More
Posted on August 23, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
