FAQs
Why do I have to pAy to Participate
Everyone's registration fee, materials fee, and any tickets packages go directly into each production paying for staff, creative teams, costumes, venues, sets, lights and more. 
What Types of Programs Does Encore Offer?
Currently Encore offers about 5 main types of programming
Young Players - Ages 4 - 10
Studio Series
Mainstage
Broadway Revue
Summer Camps

My Child is Crying, Now What?
​First—take a deep breath. Casting days are hard, sometimes harder for the parents than for the kids. It’s completely normal for your child (and you) to feel upset, disappointed, or even a little heartbroken if the role they dreamed of didn’t come their way. That doesn’t mean they’re not talented. It doesn’t mean they weren’t seen. It means in this one puzzle of a show, the pieces had to fit together a certain way.
It’s also important to remember that theatre is not just about one role—it’s a team sport. Just like in soccer or basketball, not everyone plays the same position every time, but everyone contributes to the win. In theatre, the “win” is the joy of telling a story together, of building confidence, of learning resilience, of being part of something larger than yourself.
So how do you walk through this with your child?
  1. Acknowledge their feelings. Let them be sad, mad, or frustrated. It matters to them—and that’s a good thing. Passion fuels growth.
  2. Reframe the story. Casting is not about worth or ability—it’s about balance, chemistry, and what the story needs this time. Another show will call for something different.
  3. Point out the bigger picture. Every performer grows from each experience—ensemble roles, featured parts, backstage help—all of it builds skill, confidence, and community. Some of the strongest leaders and best actors onstage started exactly where your child is standing now.
  4. Celebrate the opportunity. They still get to sing, dance, act, make friends, and shine under the lights. Very few activities let kids step into someone else’s shoes and live a whole world of stories. Theatre does that, every time.
The bottom line: If your child loves theatre, don’t let one cast list stop them. Today’s tears are part of the process, and tomorrow they’ll be part of the laughter at rehearsal, the excitement before opening night, and the pride of bowing with their castmates. Staying in it, even when it’s hard, is what makes theatre one of the most rewarding “sports” your child can play—the sport of creativity, empathy, and resilience.