"Theatre by Kids, for Kids!" Founded in 1967, Encore Stage & Studio's mission is to build life-long appreciation for live theater by involving young people in all aspects of theater arts --onstage, backstage, in the classroom, and in the audience. Encore achieves this through two primary venues: high quality, developmentally appropriate theatrical productions that are by and for young people, and enriching, curriculum-enhancing educational classes and workshops Our Values: We Love Theatre. Kids Come First. We Expect Excellence. We Encourage Inclusiveness. We Connect Communities. Education Empowers. We Build Leaders.