
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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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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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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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

5 Fabulous Fall Festivities Coming to Encore
Auditions “In Summer” Encore welcomed over 110 students at auditions for Disney’s Frozen Jr, with over 20 coming out to interview for crew. With such a talented pool to choose from, our production team had quite the difficult… Read More
Posted on August 27, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy

Frozen Jr. Auditions “In Summer!”
Happy #FrontRowFriday, friends! We hope all of the Encore family had a safe and fantastic 4th of July celebration. Wait – July 4th has come and gone!? Check your calendar…July 5th. That means we’re exactly one month away… Read More

Your 2019 #EncoreSummer Bucket List
Greetings, Encore friends! With our first two camps starting on Monday, summer has most definitely arrived here at Encore. Our summer is jam-packed with wonderful events and opportunities, so we here at The Front Row have created a… Read More
Posted on June 11, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
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