​Your contributions all make a difference!
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Thank you!


​See how donations are used to help Encore below!
​ENCORE is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit educational theatre company that seeks to build community and transform lives through the performing arts.

Tax ID 26-0735564
 Our Goals:
  • To provide a safe, nurturing environment for children and adults  to grow in skill and confidence
  • To provide opportunities for underserved youth
  • To provide a place for members of our communities gather and bond, promoting a greater sense of community and understanding.​
Examples of where your money goes:
$15,000 - Cost of a 10+ piece orchestra at a performance
$10-15,000 - Production Royalties for a Mainstage Production
$2,500 - One new body pack microphone
$1,000 - Full Scholarship for a participant who otherwise would not be able to afford to participate
$500 - Partial Scholarships which offset the costs for families that need assistance
$300 - Batteries for a mainstage production microphones
$35 - Waters for the cast backstage during a show/tech week

Every dollar counts!
Photo from Drowsy Chaperone 2023 at the Warner Grand Theatre

Thank you to Our Current Donors!

Executive Producer ($5,000 +)
Edward & Delia Corey
Barney & Eunice Krinsky
Daniel & Josephine Moreno
Beth & Gary Sohngen
​Producer ($2500-$4999)
Kim Delgado
Larry & Sandi Edgett
Jana & Brian Kelly
Christie Havey Smith
Hilary Zachry
Director ($1000-$2,499)
Anonymous
Buschbaum Family
Kyle & Rodney Boone
Ed Correy Family Trust
Pasquale DiMassa
Sue Fitzsimons
Ralph & Becky Frederick
Anthony M. Liakos
Robert Levinstein & Alan Wager
Alan & Sarah Wizemann
Thomas & Kat Zimmerman
Leading Players ($500-$999)
Anonymous
​John Bagakis
Susan & Wes Benson
Linda Davis
Zeina & Justin Gaynor
Jeff & Whitney Groendal
Robert & Theresa Hall
Stephanie Moreno & Family
The Norkin Family
Rey and Aimee Rojo
Michelle Rowan
Featured Player ($250-$499)
Anonymous
Victor Cocchiaro
Samantha Dickens
Susan Zephir Hadadd
Lisa Khechoom
David Zartman & Naceem Navidi
Nick & Angela Scott
Nancy Winters
Canterbury Retirement Community
Supporting Player ($100-$249)
Brent & Carolyn Abrenica
​Karin Baker
David & Maureen Brock
Leslie Burthey
Jon Bucci
Rachel Castillo
Maya Lewis
Rebecca Deane
Lee Edgett & Dr. Maya Yanez
Andi & Byron Galindo
Dana Gibson
Linda Grimes & Fred Allen
Elyes Hasnain & Daniel Bailey
Dr. Daphanie Liu
John & Theresa Miller
Larry & Karen Rosolowski
Andrew & Adela Silber
Renee Sura
Vickie & Phill Trigas
​Herb Zimmer
Patron ($50-$99)
Lynn Caroll-Carter
Carla Esling
Allison Andreas
Patty Fry
Sandy Johnson
​Kevin Savage
Friend (up to $49)
Aline Miller
Sophia Goodin
Lauren Kranz
Donor
​FRIEND (Up to $49)
   • Recognition in the Encore South Bay season Playbill & our website
PATRON ($50-$99)
   (All Friend Benefits, plus):
   • Early notification of upcoming events
SUPPORTING PLAYER ($100-$249)
   (All Patron Benefits, plus):
   • Your name on our lobby “Wall of Fame”
FEATURED PLAYER ($250-$499)
   (All Supporting Player Benefits, plus):
   • Free premium ticket exchange
LEADING PLAYER ($500 - $999)
   (All Featured Player Benefits, plus):
   • An invitation to all mainstage opening
    night receptions
Executive Donor
​DIRECTOR ($1,000-$2,499)
   (All Leading Player Benefits, plus):
   • Access to all Executive Donor only parties
   • Pair of complimentary premium seats to all
    mainstage productions
   • Complimentary beer/wine during any main
    stage production
PRODUCER ($2,500-$4,999)
   (All Director Benefits, plus):
   • Four premium seats to all mainstage
    productions
   • Two complimentary tickets to our annual Gala
   • Invitation to attend the “designer run” of a
    production of your choosing
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ($5,000 and up)
   (All Producer Benefits, plus):
   • Six premium seats to all mainstage
    productions
    • Pre-show dinner with Executive Producer and
    Executive Director
   • Special recognition in the pre-show curtain
     speech
ULTIMATE PRODUCER ($25,000 and up)
   (All Executive Producer Benefits, plus):
   • Ten premium seats to all mainstage
    productions
   • Ten complimentary tickets to our annual Gala


Government Sponsors and Granting Agencies
Janice Hahn - LA County Fourth District, California Arts Council - A State Agency, Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, Los Angeles City Department of Cultural Affairs, Los Angeles Police Department, Small Business Administration
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Local Community Sponsors
Big Nick's Pizza, Byron Galindo State Farm, California Pizza Kitchen, Huckleberries Cigars and Gifts Palos Verdes, Marina Sports, PriorityOne Printing, Rolling Hills Plaza