The Company
Aspire Performing Co.
118 Young Artists, in seven groups by age and experience. Every one of them is on that stage tonight.
Spark12 Young Artists
- Capri McGee
- Cecelia Ream
- Emma Miller
- Hazel Bingham
- Jacob Hackett
- Karsen Clark
- Lucy Larsen
- Matthew Brooksby
- Parker Beckstead
- Pepper Hafen
- Raelee Tyrrell
- Sierra Adams
Ignite13 Young Artists
- Brookley Bladen
- Brooklyn Tracy
- Brooks Young
- Charlotte Hull
- Claire Robinson
- Elle Miller
- Ethan Popkes
- Isabelle Attridge
- Jade Goodell
- Margot Tatton
- Millie Hackett
- Piper Schoney
- Stone Gonzalez
Ember19 Young Artists
- Addie Tatton
- Ainsley Stiggins
- Anylah Reign Wiberg
- Audrey Thomas
- Claire Hull
- Henry Olsen
- Julia Bingham
- Kezia Todd
- Lainee Hatch
- Lily Hendlemen
- Lisa Cutler
- Lydia Miller
- Mackenzie Hyde
- Max Ottesen
- Mayzie Larsen
- Naomi Haleck
- Olivia Brooksby
- Whitney Jamison
- Willa Yeck
Inferno16 Young Artists
- Abbey Robinson
- Adeline Myers
- Arlo Jaros
- Avery Ward
- Brooklyn Florence
- Callie Nelson
- Cozi Graft
- Ellie Skousen
- Emma Mason
- Evie Allred
- Grant Dickerson
- Kollins Wood
- Livy Bergeson
- Lydia Brinton
- Sierryn Swope
- Tessa Warren
Blaze22 Young Artists
- Avarie Densley
- Blake Nelson
- Chase Stocks
- Chloe Bingham
- Claire Adams
- Ell Mitchell
- Evan Rider
- Ivy Edmunds
- James Hendlemen
- Kara Guglietti
- Kassie Nielson
- Livia Warren
- Malia Hardy
- Mia Chong
- Norah Hafen
- Olivia Hill
- Parker De Rurange
- Piper Hackett
- Rowen Stucki
- Rylee Popkes
- Sophia Heppler
- Noah Record
Rise16 Young Artists
- Brielle Stiggins
- Grace Hendelmen
- Kalani Stiggins
- Kolin Baguley
- Lauren Stoddard
- Lily Allred
- Livi Paxman
- Makenzi Shackle
- Malayna Stiggins
- Mia Furniss
- Olivia Bingham
- Paisley Talbot
- Reagan Beckstead
- Spencer Hull
- Yan Sasso Firme
- Zoey Scott
Illuminate20 Young Artists
- Addy Popkes
- Ashton Tallman
- Aubree Ottesen
- Daniel Ottesen
- Emalie Hoopes
- Embry Ward
- Emma Schmitt
- Harper Hatch
- Jefferson Thomas
- Jenna Nielson
- Kaylee Beal
- Lilly Cox
- Lilly Pearson
- Malakai Naivalu
- Malia Wilkinson
- Noah Sorenson
- Paige Dickerson
- Scout Fielding
- Sophie Martin
- Taylor Terry
Behind the show
The Team
The people who built this show, on stage and off.
Creative Team
- DirectorKelby Tyrrell
- Music DirectorLeslie Scott
- ChoreographerKelby Tyrrell
- Assistant ChoreographerHaven Record
- Stage ManagerShannon Martin
- Assistant Stage ManagerNevaeh Ward
- AmbassadorsEmma Schmitt, Skylar Allred, Emalie Hoopes, Jea Nielson, Emma Roberts
- Assistant AmbassadorPaige Dickerson
Production Team
- Executive DirectorAdam Record
- Artistic DirectorRhett Guter
- Production ManagerRandy Jo Sly
- Lighting DesignerWren Woodbury
- Lighting OperatorWren Woodbury
- Sound DesignerKimball Willard
- Sound OperatorHali Hoopes
- Set Build TeamWren Woodbury, Orval Barlow, Randy Jo Sly
- Set PainterErin Hafen
- Props MasterAmy Childress
- Wardrobe ManagerMakayla Jarros
- Wardrobe TeamChristina Dickerson, Heidi Adams, Stefanie Brooksby, Rhanda Todd, Chelsea Baguley, Laura Cabellero
- Hair and Makeup TeamKelby Tyrrell, Hali Hoopes, Brie Bergeson
With gratitude
Special Thanks
The Fielding Family, the Campbell Family, the Encore Friends painting team, Clint and Angela Hoopes, Bridget Arias Cunningham, Nicole Ram, and every volunteer and family who gave their time to this show.
Thank you
Our Generous Donors
Encore is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Ticket sales cover only part of what it costs to put a show on this stage. These donors cover the rest.
$10,000 and above
- Jeremy & Amy Hanks
- Robert & Shirley Kramer
- Sorenson Legacy Foundation
- Donn Jersey
- Bryan Watabe
$5,000 and above
- Dickerson Family
- Kevin Bradburn
- Taylor Garrett
- Cheryl Mansfield
- SunPro
$1,000 and above
- John Nichols
- Ed Ofori
- Corbin Allred
- Terry & Vicky Dickens
- Brandie Sanders
- Perry Myers
- Summit HH&H
- Andrew Judkins
- Bradley Family
- Amy & Darrell Childress
- Saysha Nielson & Family
- Jenelle Young
- Corey Wilhelmsen
- Robert Simmons
- Southwest Emergency
- Marilyn Marshall
- Kaleb Judkins
- Victor & Rachel Sparling
- Ryan & Katie Millar
- Skywest Airlines
- State Bank of Southern Utah
$500 and above
- John Marsh
- Red Rock Realty
- Alumni Creamery
- Trisha Jensen
- Catherine Larson
- Jimmy Sorenson
- Jennifer Shakespeare
- Robert Stoeckig
And our amazing Core members
The Core is our monthly giving community. It is the steadiest support Encore has, and it is what keeps scholarships, sensory-friendly performances and ASL interpretation possible.
Join The Core →Why we do this
Our Mission
Encore Performing Arts inspires and empowers young artists to discover and develop important life skills through unparalleled arts education, mentorship and extraordinary theater experiences.
Through acting, storytelling and theater-making, we help Young Artists build:
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Critical thinking and complex problem-solving
- Giving and receiving constructive criticism
- Communication
- Confidence
- Leadership and empathy
Coming up
What’s Next at Encore
Two more shows at the Electric Theater before the year is out.
Peter Pan Jr.
November 19 to 21, 2026
Our Emerging Artists take on Neverland. Five performances, with a sensory-friendly performance on November 19 and an ASL-interpreted performance on November 21.
Tickets and timesA Christmas Carol, a New Musical
November 30 to December 18, 2026
Our fifth year of Carol, with Corbin Allred as Ebenezer Scrooge. A sensory-friendly performance on December 1 and an ASL-interpreted performance on December 12.
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Thank You to Our Sponsors
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