
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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Simply “The Best” with Techie Gabby S.
Happy #TechTuesday, Encore fans! Today we’re excited to chat with one of our Encore “crewtons,” Gabby. We’re excited to learn more about her theatre experiences and what keeps her coming back to participate on our tech crews. Let’s… Read More
Posted on May 19, 2020 by Shannon McCarthy
Latest Encore News, Recommended Reading: Production, Recommended Reading: Summer, The Front Row
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2020 Benefit Breakfast Recap
Welcome back to The Front Row blog, Encore fans! I hope you’ll pardon the lack of posts last week; you may be aware that we were busy preparing for our first-ever virtual Benefit Breakfast! The Breakfast is Encore’s… Read More
Posted on May 5, 2020 by Shannon McCarthy
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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

Musketeers Guest Reviewer: “Funny and Energetic!”
Hello! This is my second review for Encore Stage & Studio and I was very happy to be asked back. Why, do you ask? Because I really enjoy their productions! Even though I haven’t reviewed that many, I… Read More
Posted on March 5, 2020 by Encore Student Editor
Latest Encore News, Recommended Reading: Sales, The Front Row
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Dramaturgy 101: The Three Musketeers
Welcome back to Dramaturgy 101! This month, we’re excited to revive Encore’s adaptation of The Three Musketeers, originally written for our 2014/2015 season by Matt Heap and Encore’s Artistic Director, Susan Keady. This production, like several of our… Read More
Posted on March 3, 2020 by Encore Student Editor

7 Tips for an Awesome Spring Break Camp
1) Explore the Topic During the two weeks of spring break camp, our theme changes daily; it’s like taking five different camps in the span of just one week! Many of the themes focus on beloved books, movies,… Read More
Posted on February 7, 2020 by Shannon McCarthy
Latest Encore News, Recommended Reading: Mini-Camp, The Front Row
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#GivingTuesday 2019: Your Time to Shine
Dear Encore Family, Today is the day: Giving Tuesday is HERE! We’ve been so excited to share this with you, and now it’s your time to shine. Please share the magic of Encore and help our community thrive…. Read More
Posted on December 3, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy

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
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Season of Giving Resource Guide
By whichever metric you use (the Starbucks holiday menu, the passing of Halloween, etc.), the holiday season is officially upon us. For many of us, these coming months will be a whirlwind of festivities, delicious food, and, most… Read More
Posted on November 8, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
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