There is something electric about the first day of a new production. On Launch Day, our cast, families, and creative team came together to celebrate the beginning of something truly special — and then got straight to work.

Over 120 community members fill the Electric Theater for Encore Performing Arts’ largest sensory-friendly performance of Shrek the Musical Kids on January 28, 2026. Young cast members engage with the audience from the stage at this free, inclusive theater event in St. George, Utah.

When we announced auditions for Shrek the Musical Kids, we knew we had something special brewing. What we didn’t expect was the overwhelming response from our community—over 80 young artists answered the call to journey to the swamp, making this one of our largest productions to date. At Encore Performing Arts, ensuring every single young artist is truly seen and heard isn’t just a logistical challenge—it’s central to our mission.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Encore Performing Arts is off to a great start with Anastasia! This sweeping musical adventure has assembled a great cast and an amazing team of leaders ready to bring Imperial Russia and Revolutionary Paris to life on the Electric Theater stage.

2025 was a remarkable year at Encore Performing Arts—one marked by growth, creativity, and meaningful opportunities for young artists to learn, perform, and connect through theatre. From classic productions like Alice in Wonderland and Les Misérables Teen Edition to professional experiences at Disneyland and the Utah Shakespeare Festival, our students embraced over a dozen productions and educational programs. With over 70 participants in Page to Stage experiences, the launch of our Show with the Pro mentorship program featuring professional actors, and our best Villains Night yet, Encore continued its mission of empowering young artists through excellence, mentorship, and community connection.

One of Encore’s favorite traditions is celebrating each production with a cast party. After A Christmas Carol, the cast and creative team gathered for an evening filled with laughter, games, food, and special moments together.

Encore’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr. took flight this past weekend, thrilling audiences with lively performances, imaginative choreography, and heartfelt storytelling. Guided by a talented creative team, our young artists delivered a charming and memorable production that quickly became a community favorite.

Encore’s Page to Stage students traveled to Las Vegas to see The Lion King at The Smith Center—a day filled with music, movement, and unforgettable inspiration. This powerful production offered our young artists a firsthand look at professional theatre at its best.