Better than Expected!
Photo: Jeff Klofft
Encore: An Adult Glee Club
"Encore" aims to develop your voice, dance, and performance skills in a supportive and engaging environment. Class work focuses on vocal and dance technique, stage presence, and preparation for the performance. Learn valuable skills in ensemble singing, study a variety of musical genres (including contemporary, rock and pop), and develop your natural rhythm on stage! Each season features approximately an hour's worth of choreographed songs set to popular hits of today and yesterday. All seasons of Encore perform live on stage at The Performing Arts Connection Black Box Theater for the public. Additional venues may include local community events, fundraisers, etc. All levels of experience are welcome!​
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Encore Season 13 - 2025-2026
Registration opens Sunday, October 19 at 7:00pm.
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ROLE PLACEMENT:
Monday, December 8 from 8:00-10:00pm
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REHEARSAL DATES:
Sundays from 5:30-8:30pm: 1/25, 2/1, 2/8*, 2/22, 3/1**, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/26**. (*2-5pm; **4:30pm start)
Additional Dates: Monday, March 30 (7:00-10:00pm) and Thursday, April 16 (5:30-8:30pm)
Notes: Performers are not typically called for every rehearsal or for the full time. Conflicts must be presented no later than December 8 for approval by the director. Missed rehearsals require cast members to catch up at home via practice videos.​
MANDATORY DRESS REHEARSALS:
Wednesday-Thursday, April 29-30 from 7:00-9:30pm and Saturday, May 2 from 2:30-5:00pm.
MANDATORY PERFORMANCES:
Saturday, May 2 (7pm show; 6pm call) and Sunday, May 3 (2pm show; 1pm call) at a local theater. Additional performances/gigs may be booked from June-November and are optional.
INVESTMENT:
Upon registration, there is a $485 tuition fee and $39 annual TPAC membership fee. Additional expenses include tickets to the performances and performers supply their own attire (typically black slacks or dance pants, black top, black dance shoes, and colorful accents). Financial aid may be available - see application on our website.
Season 12 Cast (2024-2025)
Mary Alexander, Monica Bou, Mike Buck, Emily Cusimano, Jessica Donohue, Laura Erb*~, Jillian Fine, Colleen Flannery-Schwarz~, Tara Goss, Gretchen Grant, Sarah Green Vaswani, James Hadaway, Rachel Harris, Elizabeth Hassett, Jamie Hoffman, Melissa Immonen, Christopher Jordan~, Laura Kinney~, Laura Smith, Meg Stafford, Melissa Tustin, Liz Wei, Dawn Wetherbee
~Indicates founding member *Indicates Dance Captain
​Season 11 Cast (2023-2024)
Mary Alexander, Monica Bou, Emily Cusimano, Jessica Donohue, Laura Erb*~, Jillian Fine, Colleen Flannery-Schwarz~, Elizabeth Frank, Gretchen Grant, Sarah Green Vaswani, Jamie Hoffman, Christopher Jordan~, Laura Kinney~, Laura Smith, Meg Stafford, Melissa Tustin, Liz Wei, Dawn Wetherbee
~Indicates founding member
*Indicates Dance Captain
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Season 10 Cast (2022-2023)
Mary Alexander, Jennifer Barsamian~, Jessica Donohue, Laura Erb~, Jillian Fine, Colleen Flannery-Schwarz~, Sarah Green Vaswani, Elizabeth Hassett, Jamie Hoffman, Christopher Jordan~, Laura Kinney~, Janne Niggemann, Mariam Ofosua, Alison Smith-Vaniz, Dawn Tomei, Melissa Tustin, Dawn Wetherbee
~Indicates founding member
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Season 9 Cast Members
Mary Alexander Hardwick
Jessica Donohue
Laura Erb~
Jillian Fine
Colleen Flannery-Schwarz~
Sarah Green Vaswani
Elizabeth Hassett
Jamie Hoffman
Christopher Jordan~
Laura Kinney~
Dawn Tomei
Melissa Tustin
Dawn Wetherbee
~Indicates founding member