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Virtual Camp Review: Jeff & Colin

By Encore Stage Team | August 25, 2020

We’re back on The Front Row blog with another parent review of this summer’s virtual camp programs. We’re excited to share another family’s perspective, so we’ll get right to it: Encore: Please briefly introduce yourself. What was your family’s previous experience with Encore prior to this summer, if any? Jeff: Our son had participated in […]

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Virtual Camp Review: Michelle & Ali

By Encore Stage Team | August 14, 2020

Welcome back to The Front Row blog. I hope you enjoyed Tuesday’s post, where we introduced a new mini-series of parental reviews of Encore’s virtual summer camp programs. Today we’re back, with some familiar faces and a new perspective on Stage Door in this unique format. Enjoy! Encore: Please briefly introduce yourself. What was your […]

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Virtual Camp Review: Dasha & Sayuri

By Encore Stage Team | August 11, 2020

Welcome back to The Front Row blog, Encore fans. This #TechTuesday, I’m excited to introduce a new series. The staff here at Encore love what we do and deeply believe in the power of theatre to bring happiness, encourage growth, and build friendships…but you hear us share about that quite a bit. Want a fresh […]

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“Kindness and Enthusiasm” w/ Alum Wyatt Fenner

By Aileen Christian | May 29, 2020

Welcome back to the Front Row blog, Encore fans! Today we’re excited to share a new interview with another one of our accomplished alumni. Join us as Wyatt Fenner shares his recent projects, advice to theatre newcomers, and a few of his favorite Encore memories, including…a love story? Read on to learn more! Encore: Please […]

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Simply “The Best” with Techie Gabby S.

By Encore Stage Team | May 19, 2020

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 go! Encore: Please briefly introduce yourself. How did you get involved with Encore? Gabby: I’m Gabby Simek […]

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Creativity & Joy with Encore’s Staff

By Encore Stage Team | May 8, 2020

Another #FrontRowFriday is upon us, friends. I don’t know about you, but the weekend certainly brings a spring to my step (even if the only place I’m walking is around my house or neighborhood). Before you log off for a weekend of relaxation and pampering for the moms in your life, please enjoy some wise […]

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It’s Okay to Feel…

By Encore Stage Team | April 17, 2020

Hey there, Front Row friends. I’m coming to you with a somewhat different blog today. Here on the blog, I like to keep things light, fun, and (usually) full of puns. Now, however, that isn’t the tone that feels quite right. The current state of the world is rather confusing and even a touch scary. […]

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Dramaturgy 101: Going Live w/ Radio Theatre

By Encore Stage Team | April 10, 2020

Welcome back to Dramaturgy 101! As Encore rolls out our line-up of virtual Spring classes and camps, we’re excited to continue to bring creativity and storytelling into the lives of our students, families, friends, and community. This month, we’re excited to debut our Radio Drama classes with our Artistic Director Susan Keady. Susan will be […]

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#IndoorEncore: Fun Ideas for Theatre at Home

By Encore Stage Team | March 20, 2020

Happy #FrontRowFriday, Encore fans! Yes, it’s finally Friday. Does anyone else feel like this last week of working and schooling from home has lasted longer than usual? If you’re already going out of your head with boredom, you’re in the right place. We’ve got seven ideas to keep you in top performance condition, all while […]

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The Easiest Way to Have a Great Encore Audition

By Encore Stage Team | March 10, 2020

Greetings, readers! This #TechTuesday marks less than a week until Encore’s next round of auditions. The Frog Prince of Spamalot auditions next Monday and Tuesday. This “ribbeting” tale is sure to have audiences rolling in the aisles with laughter; don’t you want to be a part of it? What was that? A bit of stage […]

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