Better than Expected!
Photo: Jeff Klofft
Encore: An Adult Glee Club
"Encore" is a performance group featuring an all-level cast of adults. Performers learn valuable skills in ensemble singing, dancing, and stage presence while rehearsing a variety of musical genres (including contemporary, rock and pop). Each season features approximately an hour's worth of choreographed songs set to popular hits of today and yesterday in a professional setting at a local theater. Additional venues may include local community events, fundraisers, etc. All levels of experience are welcome!
Encore Season 14 - 2026-2027
Priority Registration begins Wednesday, September 23 for current members.
Registration begins Sunday, September 27 at 7pm for new members!
ROLE PLACEMENT:
Monday, October 19
REHEARSAL DATES:
Sundays from 5:30-8:30pm: 1/10, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 4/4**, 4/25**. (**4:30pm start)
Additional Dates: Thursdays January 7 and 14 from 5:30-8:30pm.
Notes: Performers are not typically called for every rehearsal or for the full time. Conflicts (up to 2 max) must be presented no later than Role Placement for approval by the director. Missed rehearsals require cast members to catch up at home via practice videos. April 4 is the off-book date and the cast photo shoot.
MANDATORY DRESS REHEARSALS:
Tuesday, April 27 and Thursday, April 29 from 7:00-9:30pm and Saturday, May 1 from 2:30-5:00pm.
MANDATORY PERFORMANCES:
Saturday, May 1 (7pm show; 6pm call) and Sunday, May 2 (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 $499 tuition fee and $45 TPAC annual 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 13 Cast (2025-2026)
Mary Alexander, Monica Bou, Emily Cusimano, Jess Donohue, Laura Erb*~, Jillian Fine, Colleen Flannery-Schwarz~, Tara Goss, Gretchen Grant, Sarah Green Vaswani, James Hadaway, Rachel Maxwell, Elizabeth Hassett, Jamie Hoffman, Jenny Hopf, Melissa Immonen, Christopher Jordan~, Laura Kinney~, Juliana Menard, Laura Smith, Meg Stafford, Melissa Tustin, Liz Wei, Dawn Wetherbee
~Indicates founding member *Indicates Dance Captain
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 Maxwell, 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
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
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