Broadway at Encore 2025
Announcing our 2025 Season!
Descendants
February 28th-March 1st, 2025
Casting ages 12-99
Rehearsals at Encore Meridian
Director: Megan Case
Assistant Director: Bailee Morrison
Plus other contributing instructors including Sharon Lucas and Athena Watkins
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
May 2nd-3rd, 2025
Casting ages 18-99
Rehearsals at Encore Eagle
Director: Megan Case
Musical Director: Sharon Lucas
Plus other contributing instructors including Bailee Morrison and Danika Starrharrt
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
August 15th-16th, 2025
Casting ages 8-99
Rehearsals at Encore Eagle
Director: Danika Starrharrt
Children's Director: Megan Case
Plus other contributing instructors including Sharon Lucas and Bailee Morrison
Shrek
November 14th-15th, 2025
Casting ages 8-99
Rehearsals at Encore Meridian
Director: Megan Case
Children's Director: Alex Nielebeck
Plus other contributing instructors including Bailee Morrison and Athena Watkins
Performances to be held at the Jewett Auditorium.
Broadway at Encore Executive Producer and Artistic Director: Danika Starrharrt
Show Producers: Tara Nielebeck and Athena Watkins
Casting Directors vary by show and include Megan Case, Sharon Lucas, Bailee Morrison, Danika Starrharrt, and Athena Watkins
Live pit orchestra: Starrharrt Symphonic (all shows except Descendants), directed by Danika Starrharrt and/or associate conductor(s).
To sponsor or advertise with Broadway at Encore, please reach out to Christy Richesin: [email protected].
Descendants
February 28th-March 1st, 2025
Casting ages 12-99
Rehearsals at Encore Meridian
Director: Megan Case
Assistant Director: Bailee Morrison
Plus other contributing instructors including Sharon Lucas and Athena Watkins
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
May 2nd-3rd, 2025
Casting ages 18-99
Rehearsals at Encore Eagle
Director: Megan Case
Musical Director: Sharon Lucas
Plus other contributing instructors including Bailee Morrison and Danika Starrharrt
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
August 15th-16th, 2025
Casting ages 8-99
Rehearsals at Encore Eagle
Director: Danika Starrharrt
Children's Director: Megan Case
Plus other contributing instructors including Sharon Lucas and Bailee Morrison
Shrek
November 14th-15th, 2025
Casting ages 8-99
Rehearsals at Encore Meridian
Director: Megan Case
Children's Director: Alex Nielebeck
Plus other contributing instructors including Bailee Morrison and Athena Watkins
Performances to be held at the Jewett Auditorium.
Broadway at Encore Executive Producer and Artistic Director: Danika Starrharrt
Show Producers: Tara Nielebeck and Athena Watkins
Casting Directors vary by show and include Megan Case, Sharon Lucas, Bailee Morrison, Danika Starrharrt, and Athena Watkins
Live pit orchestra: Starrharrt Symphonic (all shows except Descendants), directed by Danika Starrharrt and/or associate conductor(s).
To sponsor or advertise with Broadway at Encore, please reach out to Christy Richesin: [email protected].
Audition Information
Season Auditions: November 15-17, 2024 - by Appointment (see signup below)
We will host a smaller audition prior to each show's rehearsals (dates to be announced).
Priority for larger roles will be given during this first round of auditions.
Audition Requirements
-Submit the Audition Form (Click the button below!)
-Prepare a one minute monologue
-Sing a solo of your choice, with karaoke backing track
-Performers will also be asked to do a short cold read at the audition.
We will reach out to confirm your assigned audition time.
Rehearsals
Monday and Tuesday evenings, beginning 8 weeks prior to each show.
Descendants and Shrek rehearse at Encore Meridian.
Beautiful and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang rehearse at Encore Eagle.
Tech/dress rehearsals and performances will be held at the Jewett Auditorium.
Training
There is no cost to audition this year, but a non-refundable $35 tuition deposit per show will be due upon acceptance of offered parts.
Actors will learn a TON with over 48 hours of instruction.
Ensemble members as well as leads will be heavily involved each meeting.
Training sessions will be split by age groups and experience levels, as well as by scene groups.
Advancing acting students will have the opportunity to act alongside experienced actors of all ages and alongside various Encore music and theatre instructors.
Considering the amount of class hours, the entire package is valued at $960, but offered at only $495 per show.
Trade opportunities are available to help toward the package cost (ask for info!).
Season Auditions: November 15-17, 2024 - by Appointment (see signup below)
We will host a smaller audition prior to each show's rehearsals (dates to be announced).
Priority for larger roles will be given during this first round of auditions.
Audition Requirements
-Submit the Audition Form (Click the button below!)
-Prepare a one minute monologue
-Sing a solo of your choice, with karaoke backing track
-Performers will also be asked to do a short cold read at the audition.
We will reach out to confirm your assigned audition time.
Rehearsals
Monday and Tuesday evenings, beginning 8 weeks prior to each show.
Descendants and Shrek rehearse at Encore Meridian.
Beautiful and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang rehearse at Encore Eagle.
Tech/dress rehearsals and performances will be held at the Jewett Auditorium.
Training
There is no cost to audition this year, but a non-refundable $35 tuition deposit per show will be due upon acceptance of offered parts.
Actors will learn a TON with over 48 hours of instruction.
Ensemble members as well as leads will be heavily involved each meeting.
Training sessions will be split by age groups and experience levels, as well as by scene groups.
Advancing acting students will have the opportunity to act alongside experienced actors of all ages and alongside various Encore music and theatre instructors.
Considering the amount of class hours, the entire package is valued at $960, but offered at only $495 per show.
Trade opportunities are available to help toward the package cost (ask for info!).
We look forward to having you join us onstage!
We celebrate every member of our cast and find ways for everyone to learn and shine.
We celebrate every member of our cast and find ways for everyone to learn and shine.
Looking for additional training?
Private Lessons can be booked weekly or in single sessions to prepare you for auditions or just help you learn to do your thing better and better!
Ongoing classes help hone specific skills in smaller group settings.