
She’s No Humbug! Sitting Down with A Fairy Tale Christmas Carol’s Director, Kelsey Meiklejohn
While Halloween is rapidly approaching, we’re already getting into the holiday spirit here at Encore as we rehearse A Fairy Tale Christmas Carol, which will cheer audiences at Gunston Arts Center December 2-4, 2016. Classic fairy tale characters… Read More
Posted on October 25, 2016 by Shannon McCarthy

Meet Cul de Sac House Manager: Isabel Dines
We had over 300 patrons for both our opening and closing nights of Cul de Sac, so a great front of house staff is vital! From our first house manager Instagram takeover, to presenting the #SweetestSeason competition, we… Read More
Posted on June 14, 2016 by admin

Hang Ten with Twelfth Night Stage Manager: Liam Clancy
Meet Liam Clancy, our Twelfth Night Stage Manager, who has been making waves throughout the Encore season! From his first time on stage, to his many roles backstage, Liam Clancy has been nothing less than awesome. Hello, my… Read More
Posted on May 22, 2016 by admin

Hang Ten with Twelfth Night Set Designer: Kara Fagerstrom
This season, we’ve been enjoying sets designed by students themselves! Twelfth Night’s final show is today, and to celebrate the run, we’re excited introduce you to our student set designer, Kara Fagerstrom! My name is Kara Fagerstrom and… Read More
Posted on May 22, 2016 by admin

Surf’s Up! Hang Ten with Twelfth Night Director: Elizabeth Pringle
We are growing near to the opening of the Twelfth Night! During a fierce storm and devastating surfboard accident, twins Viola and Sebastian are separated. Viola surfaces on a beach, and, believing her brother disappeared, finds acceptance by… Read More

Meet Snow White Actress: Zoe Rocchio
We are so thrilled to begin the New Year with a classic fairytale! Ready to meet the princess truly known as the Fairest-Of-Them-All? Zoe Rocchio plays the role of Snow White and is here to introduce herself! Zoe:… Read More
Posted on January 16, 2016 by admin
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Susan Keady Talks 25 Years of Encore
On Saturday, July 17th, Encore is celebrating Susan A. Keady. This season marks her 25th year working with us. She has directed, choreographed, and worked as the artistic director for Encore Stage & Studio. In order to celebrate… Read More
Posted on July 17, 2015 by admin
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Meet Alice in Wonderland Director, Chuck Leonard
Happy Friday! Before we head off into holiday weekend mode, we can’t help but get excited about presenting the land of Wonder in just a few weeks! When curious Alice falls down, down, down the rabbit hole, she… Read More
Posted on May 22, 2015 by admin
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D’Artagnan Tells All: Meet Kris Heaton
Now last but not least for our three-stories-series today, let’s meet the narrator of our Three Musketeers production, the older D’Artagnan, Kristopher Heaton. Over the last two seasons, Kris has played many roles and boy does he have… Read More
Posted on March 8, 2015 by admin
A Fairytale Ending Unlike Any Other
March 1, 2013 “Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help you Hans Christian Andersen?” Director of Big Bad, Kristen Pilgrim shares how this production is a fairytale ending… Read More
Posted on March 4, 2013 by admin