Teaching life skills through stage skills.
Professional musical theater training for Young Artists — where confidence is rehearsed and every performer finds their stage.
Professional musical theater training for Young Artists — where confidence is rehearsed and every performer finds their stage.
Six ways to grow — from a first playful class to a full mainstage role. Every one is taught by working theater professionals.
"My daughter walked in barely able to look an adult in the eye. Two seasons later she's leading warm-ups. Encore didn't just teach her to perform — it taught her she matters."
We believe live theater should be open to every audience — so we build experiences that make sure of it.
A welcoming production for individuals with sensory needs — including people on the autism spectrum, first-time theatergoers, and young guests. Shows are modified, our staff are trained to accommodate, and everyone belongs.
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Select performances are interpreted in American Sign Language so our Deaf and hard-of-hearing patrons can experience the full magic of live theater — making every story accessible to every audience in our community.
Learn More →Decades of research say what every Encore parent already feels: Young Artists who do theater grow in ways that reach far past the stage.
more likely to be recognized for academic achievement
more likely to volunteer and stay civically engaged
higher growth in empathy and emotional skills
of school budgets go to the arts — community programs fill the gap
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Since 2021, Encore has called one of southern Utah's most storied venues home — a downtown St. George landmark built in 1911.
1911Built · Restored 2015
Built in 1911 with three-foot-thick adobe walls, the Electric Theater was the first motion picture theater in southern Utah — and the first air-conditioned building in St. George. After a full restoration completed in 2015, the city reopened it as the anchor of downtown's arts district. We've been honored to call it home ever since.
Encore is a tenant performing at the Electric Theater. The venue itself is owned and operated by the City of St. George.
Encore is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. For as little as $25 a month, you can make a real difference for hundreds of talented young performers — giving them arts education and a place to shine on stage.
Browse where we've been, read what's new, and help fund what's next.
Your gift directly funds scholarships, productions, and opportunities for young artists.
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Browse the gallery of past productions and see the moments we've made on stage.
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Stories, updates, and a behind-the-scenes look at what's going on at Encore.
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Auditions, classes, and full productions for ages 7 to 18 in St. George, Utah.
A look at recent productions across our youth companies.
