Encore Class Signup
Encore Youth Theatre Workshops are two-hour classes for students 3rd-8th grade. Cost is $15/workshop.
Saturdays 10:00am-12:00noon – FDLCT Building “The Firehouse” at 250 W. Ninth Street
We are dedicated to providing young people with theatre opportunities to help them grow both artistically and personally. We offer a fun, safe, and caring environment where the excitement of theatre is shared by all. Students involved gain creativity, self-esteem, confidence, better social skills, responsibility, friendships, and more! Kids can learn new theatre skills and further develop old ones.
Also, join us for our free annual kickoff event: March 1 from 1–3 p.m.! Tour our rehearsal spaces, chat with the directors of upcoming Encore shows, and learn all about upcoming workshops!
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Encore Kickoff – Sunday, March 1, 1-3pm – Free!
See what Encore is all about at this free kickoff meeting! Students can tour our rehearsal spaces and meet the directors of this year’s Encore productions.
Improv Basics – Saturday, March 7
Trevor Thelen Clementi
Learn fundamental improv rules like “Yes, and. . .” and build confidence for all kinds of real-world situations where there might not be a script to back you up. Students will learn to trust their instincts and make choices on the fly and spontaneously create original characters and storylines.
Theatre Dance – Saturday, March 21
Ashley Hernandez-Nichols
Students will get a fantastic opportunity to learn choreography in a fun, supportive, and low-stress setting. The session will be ideal for both confident dancers and students who are new to moving onstage.
Stage Presence – Saturday, March 28
Becky Deitsch
This workshop will combine physicality, creativity, and storytelling. Participants will have the chance to do different activities and theatre exercises to learn how to use their body. Exploring movement and gestures will enhance your character building and storytelling performances.
Acing the Audition – Saturday, April 11
Nancy Irizarry-Beachy
Learn how to best prepare for an audition. Students will practice introduction speaking, reading lines, and performing a short audition piece for feedback. They will also learn what “redirection” is all about. Come with a short speaking piece and a section of a song to perform.
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