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Encore Performing Arts · Show Choir

Encore's audition-based, all-ages show choir, song, dance, and performance for ages 5 through high school senior. Auditions are held twice a year.

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Ages 5–18
Open to performers age 5 through high school senior
Weekly · 4–6 PM
Rehearsals Aug 6–Oct 22 at the Electric Theater
Song & dance
A true show choir, singing and choreography together
Oct 29–30
Villains Night performances at the Electric Theater
New program · Cast and rehearsing

Introducing Aspire: Traditions

A new travel performance program for Young Artists ages 12–18. A year of Friday rehearsals that ends on a Disney stage at the Disneyland Resort in March 2027. This group is cast and rehearsing.

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Auditions Closed

Auditions for Villains Night are now closed

Our high-energy show choir production for ages 5 to 18, celebrating some of musical theater's most iconic villains through bold vocals, choreography, and storytelling. The Fall 2026 cast is set, thank you to everyone who auditioned.

Performances
Oct 29–305:00 & 7:30 PM
Sensory-friendly show
Oct 28free · reservation required
Location
Electric Theater68 E Tabernacle St
Cast rehearsals
Thursdaysthrough Oct 22

Missed this round?

Aspire auditions come around twice a year, and Aspire: Traditions is now cast and rehearsing for its Disney stage performance in March 2027. Reach out and we will make sure you hear about the next round first.

Come see the show

Villains Night takes the Electric Theater stage October 29–30, with a free sensory-friendly performance on October 28. Ticket details are coming soon.

Join the waitlist → About Aspire: Traditions → Sensory-friendly show →

Cast rehearsals run through Oct 22 at the Electric Theater. Performances Oct 29–30 at 5:00 & 7:30 PM.

About Aspire

A show choir for every age

Aspire Performing Co. is Encore's audition-based show choir, where singers and dancers come together as one performing ensemble. Members learn vocal parts and choreography side by side, building the kind of stage presence and teamwork that only comes from performing as a group.

Because Aspire is all-ages, performers from age 5 through high school senior train and perform together, grouped by age and experience. Throughout the season, the company appears at Encore productions, community events, and showcases around southern Utah.

Aspire Performing Co. ensemble performing a number from Hamilton
Aspire on stage
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See Aspire in performance

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Aspire Performing Co. in performance.

The Team

Who leads Aspire

The directors and staff who run rehearsals, choreography, and performances.

Kelby Tyrrell
Director & Choreographer
Leslie Scott
Music Director
Shannon Martin
Stage Manager
Aspire On Stage

From Villains Night to the spring showcase, a look at our performers in full production.

Aspire Performing Co. ensemble performing a number from Hamilton
Hamilton
Young Aspire performers in newsboy costumes in Mary Poppins Returns
Mary Poppins Returns
An Aspire performer as the Queen of Hearts in costume on stage
Queen of Hearts
An Aspire Performing Co. soloist performs with the show choir behind
Aspire on stage
Aspire Performing Co. dancers mid-number on stage
Choreography in motion
The Aspire ensemble performing at Villains Night
Villains Night
Aspire performers in costume at Villains Night
Villains Night
Aspire Performing Co. performers in costume at Villains Night
In character
An Aspire performer in a featured villain costume
A featured villain
The full Aspire company on stage at Villains Night
Full company
An Aspire performer leads the company in a Villains Night number
The captain
Aspire performers in a dramatic Villains Night scene
A haunting scene
An Aspire director coaches performers in the house before a show
Behind the scenes

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FAQ

Questions about Aspire

Everything families ask about joining the show choir, auditions, and rehearsals.

What ages do you cast in Aspire?
Aspire can accommodate ages 5–18. Please note that high school graduates are not eligible to participate as a performer.
How does casting work?
Casting at Aspire is about more than talent, it’s about building well-balanced, cohesive teams where every performer can thrive. Each of our five Aspire groups is carefully curated to reflect a mix of ages, skill levels, vocal ranges, and even height when needed. Just like assembling a sports team, we consider how individual strengths come together to support the group as a whole. Being placed in a particular group is not a ranking of ability, it’s about matching each performer to the group where they can contribute meaningfully and grow confidently. No matter where you’re placed, you’re an important part of the Aspire family.
What is the cost to participate?
Tuition is typically around $395 per semester. Payment plans and limited scholarships are available to help make the program accessible to all families.
Do you offer scholarships to help cover the registration cost?
Yes. Encore and Aspire want to welcome as many young performers as possible and don’t want finances to be a barrier. We have a few scholarships available each semester, so apply early. You can apply here.
I heard you take the group on trips, is that true?
Yes. We’ve taken our groups to California, Disneyland, and on cruises to perform. There are always new performance opportunities for our groups.
What’s the difference between Aspire and other Encore programs?
Aspire is focused on vocal and show-choir-style performance rather than full musical theater productions. It includes ensemble work, choreography, and concert-style showcases.
How often does Aspire rehearse?
Rehearsals are typically held once a week during each semester, with additional rehearsals scheduled closer to performance dates.
What does the audition involve?
Auditions are relaxed and fun. Performers sing a short section of a song and learn a simple movement combination. No previous experience is required.
Is there a performance at the end of the semester?
Yes. Each Aspire group prepares a themed performance showcased at a professional venue for friends, family, and the community.
There are lots of performances scheduled, do I need to be at each one?
Yes. We ask that every performance and every rehearsal be attended by each performer.
What is Illuminate?
Illuminate is Aspire’s advanced touring ensemble. Members are selected by audition and take on more challenging material and additional performance opportunities, often including travel.
Do I need to participate in the Fall season to join Illuminate in the Spring?
It is strongly preferred that those who intend to participate in Aspire’s Illuminate Touring Company (Fall thru Spring season) participate in the Fall, including for Villains Night. If there are enough participants to fulfill the available spots for the Fall program, which there usually are, then anyone not participating in the Fall program will generally not be allowed to participate in Illuminate in the Spring. This includes and is not limited to individuals who participated in previous show choir programs in prior years.
Auditions are closed for now

Join the waitlist

Aspire auditions come around twice a year and spots are limited. Add your Young Artist to the waitlist and you will hear from us first when the next round opens, before it is announced anywhere else.

We will also be in touch if a place opens mid-season, which does happen.

If the form does not load, email hello@encorepa.org or call (435) 414-0049 and we will add you.

Ready to join Aspire?

Auditions for Villains Night are now closed. Auditions come around twice a year, reach out and we’ll let you know when the next round opens.