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Better than Expected!
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!
ROLE PLACEMENT:
Sunday, December 10 from 6:00-9:00pm
REHEARSAL DATES:
Sundays from 6:00-9:00pm: 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11*, 2/25, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 4/21, 4/28. (*2-5pm)
Additional rehearsal date: Monday, April 8 from 7:15-9:15pm.
Performers are not typically called for every rehearsal or for the full time. Conflicts must be presented no later than December 10 for approval by the director. Missed rehearsals require cast members to catch up at home via practice videos.
MANDATORY DRESS REHEARSALS:
Wednesday-Friday, May 1-3 from 7:00-10:00pm.
MANDATORY PERFORMANCES:
Saturday, May 4 (7pm show; 6pm call) and Sunday, May 5 (2pm show; 1pm call) at TPAC. Additional performances/gigs may be booked from June-November and are optional.
INVESTMENT:
Upon registration, you may pay in full ($479) or pay a non-refundable deposit of $150 (balance due on December 15). 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.
Praise from a Season 1 ENCORE Cast Member:
"I was unable to appreciate until having completed a performance, the great care you clearly put into constructing assignment of girls to songs, the set list and the order of the set. I loved the rhythm and pace of the show, where we had little breaks to rest between numbers, but it went so fast that you didn't have time to get bored backstage. I can see now that you grouped the girls a bit which facilitated rehearsing as well as performing, and made this pacing possible. I loved that I had a good mix of group numbers, backup numbers, and solo/duets, because each of those is fun to perform, in a different way. The group numbers allow complex, exciting choreography, the solo/duets give you a chance to hear yourself and stretch as an individual, and the backup numbers allow complex harmonizing and fun choreography. It was the right length of show. I loved that we did it twice, because that gave us the chance to get the jitters out at the first show and then just do it for ourselves at the second show. You were unfailingly supportive which I really appreciate. We have a great climate as a performing team. Can't wait for more!"
- Deborah
Season 10 Cast
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
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