Tag: interview

The Ca(s)t in the Hat!

Welcome back to the Front Row blog, Encore friends! We hope you’ve been spreading the word about next season’s shows that were revealed on Sunday. Before we can take in those exciting productions, we have more of this… Read More

“A Community Treasure” – Looking Back w/ Susan Keady

As we move ahead from Encore’s momentous 50th Anniversary season, we wanted to sit down with Artistic Director Susan Keady to reflect on Encore’s glorious past and promising future. Encore: If you had to capture the essence of… Read More

Meet 2018 Arts Management Intern: Connie Polnow

We have so many exciting events happening this summer, our many camps, our Healthy Play Initiative program, Seussical and more! We’re delighted to have our newest addition to our team, Connie Polnow as our 2018 Arts Management Intern… Read More

“A Lifetime Prize” with the Ohlweiler Family

In celebration of #TechTuesday, we continue our tale from last week. You’ve heard about author Jerry Gidner’s artistic process; now learn what it’s like to receive one of his works! We’re excited to chat with Mr. Jack Ohlweiler,… Read More

No Strings Attached! Meet Pinocchio Actress, Ryely R.

Happy Opening Night to Encore’s production of Pinocchio! Today we’re excited to chat with Pinocchio herself, Ryely Rogers. We hope you enjoy the interview and look forward to cheering Ryely and the cast on in person tonight! Encore:… Read More

The Story Behind the Story w/ Author Jerry Gidner

In honor of #WaybackWednesday, we’re thrilled to share a special interview with former Board president and 2018 Celeste Award winner Jerry Gidner – all about his passion for writing! Jerry generously donated his services as a raffle prize… Read More

Happy Summer Faces with Kelsey Meiklejohn

Welcome back for another #TechTuesday! We hope you’re hungry for more of an inside look at what’s in store for our #EncoreSummer. Today we’re sitting down with Secondary Education Programs Manager Kelsey Meiklejohn to hear what’s giving her… Read More

So Much More! #SummerPlanningSunday with Madaline Langston

Happy #SummerPlanningSunday, Encore friends! This weekend we’re excited to share an interview with Education Programs Manager, Madaline Langston. You might remember our previous interview with Madaline, but today we’re looking ahead to 2018’s #EncoreSummer. We hope this sneak… Read More

Positive and Professional! Summer Theatre with the Izdepskis

Happy #TechTuesday, Encore fans! We’re less than one week away from auditions for our wacky, hilarious, and fun-filled summer production of Seussical, so dust off your dancing shoes and we’ll see you there. In the meanwhile, we’ve got… Read More

Part of the Family with Rebecca Blacksten and David Lopez

Happy #FrontRowFriday, everyone! As the weather gets warmer, we can’t help but dream of poolside fun, ice cold treats, and, of course…our Encore summer! Today we’re psyched to chat with two alumni of Encore’s summer productions: Rebecca Blacksten… Read More