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Encore! Home School Productions

Encore! is Central PA's premier, award-winning, Christian, home school theatre organization. Nonprofit 501(c)(3). We officially incorporated as Encore!

Founded in 2001, we provide theatrical opportunities to home schoolers and cyber schoolers. began in 2001, the brainchild of Debra Bell, as a way to give homeschoolers the same types of theatrical opportunities as public school children. Home School Productions in November of 2006 – the year we tackled our first musical. We are a Christian organization and Pennsylvania non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Our all-volunteer group is able to provide dramatic opportunities to our students through corporate sponsorships, actor’s dues, ticket sales, program ads, well-wishes, and donations.

10/03/2026

MEET THE CAST OF SENSE & SENSIBILITY
🎫 TICKETS: (LINK IN BIO)
❤️ SUPPORT GRACE (LINK IN BIO)

Grace Miller (Elinor Dashwood) is thrilled to be performing in her sixth Encore production and fourth fall play with Encore! As a seventeen-year-old senior, Grace has participated in many of Encore’s musicals. Some of her more notable shows being WIZARD OF OZ (The Wicked Witch of the West), W***Y WONKA (Mrs. Beauregarde), and SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL (Mrs. Mayor). Grace has also had the pleasure of being a part of Encore’s fall plays, THE CURIOUS SAVAGE (Mrs. Paddy), YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU (Penelope Sycamore), and DEADLINE (Deborah Haskins). Apart from theater, Grace’s interests include figure drawing, archery, reading dystopian classics, and exploring her interest in tap dance. She would like to thank her family for their support, the cast and crew for their care, and her wonderful directors for their dedication to these productions. She would like to give special thanks to her amazing community of friends who have encouraged her and recognition to the Encore families for the endless time and devotion they put into making Encore an amazing organization to be a part of.

10/03/2026

MEET THE CAST OF SENSE & SENSIBILITY
🎫 TICKETS: (LINK IN BIO)
❤️ SUPPORT ZACH (LINK IN BIO)

Zach Vanderveer (Gossip 1) is excited to perform in another Encore! Production. His most recent roles were Davey (Newsies Jr,) and Wickersham Brothers in Seussical. He is currently in his sophomore year of high school and is also participating in high school bowling.

He would like to thank his family, friends, and directors for always supporting him. Most importantly, Jesus for giving him his talent and wonderful opportunities

10/02/2026

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Jonah Stutzman (Thomas, Servant, Doctor) is delighted to be performing in his fourth Encore! production! Previous roles include ensemble as well as Vlad Vladikoff in Seussical and Ensemble roles in both W***y Wonka and The Wizard of Oz. Jonah is thrilled to be starting his first year of high school at Schole Homeschool Center of Harrisburg. When not performing, Jonah can be found dancing, drawing, writing, painting, playing ultimate frisbee with his friends, and building with LEGOs while jamming to his favorite albums.

10/02/2026

"She was sensible and clever, but eager in everything; her sorrows, her joys, could have no moderation."

Sense & Sensibilty opens tonight! Come experience the emotional highs and lows of the Dashwood family and their friends. Who ends up with who? What suprises are in store? Don't miss it! Tickets are going fast. Grab yours today!
https://www.thejunctioncenter.com/event/encore-home-school-productions-presents-sense-sensibility/

10/02/2026

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❤️ SUPPORT ELIJAH (LINK IN BIO)

Elijah Helton (Gossip 2) is thrilled to be performing in his 6th Encore! production with Sense & Sensibility. Elijah is a 15 year-old homeschool student with Agape and a junior in high school. Elijah’s past Encore! credits include You Can’t Take It With You, W***y Wonka, Suessical as well as two Encore! Camp productions of Aladdin, Jr and Newsies, Jr. Other credits include The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, Greek Mythology in 99 Minutes or Less, and Folk Tales. When he isn't performing, he can be found storming castles during D&D, playing Volleyball with TNT, studying herbs and naturopathy, or knitting/crocheting something for his nephew. Elijah would like to thank his fantastic cast, directors, and family for their support and encouragement.

10/01/2026

MEET THE CAST OF SENSE & SENSIBILITY
🎫 TICKETS: https://www.thejunctioncenter.com/event/encore-home-school-productions-presents-sense-sensibility (LINK IN BIO)
❤️ SUPPORT PAUL https://secure.usaepay.com/pay/4nkt6jxyvwx32tb33/p1vOwXvq (LINK IN BIO)

Paul Meo (Col. Brandon) is extremely excited to be performing in his 7th show with Encore! Paul is a 17 year old homeschool student and a senior in high school. Paul's past shows with Encore! include: THE CURIOUS SAVAGE, WIZARD OF OZ, YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU, W***Y WONKA, DEADLINE, and SEUSSICAL. When he isn't performing he can be found cooking, spending time with Encore cast members, or taking care of his 6 pet birds. Paul would like to thank his directors for all their support and guidance through his acting career, as well as his incredible cast mates who he couldn't be more proud of. Lastly he would like to thank God for giving him this talent in acting and this family that Encore! has become.

10/01/2026

MEET THE CAST OF SENSE & SENSIBILITY
🎫 TICKETS: https://www.thejunctioncenter.com/event/encore-home-school-productions-presents-sense-sensibility (LINK IN BIO)
❤️ SUPPORT SAWYER: https://secure.usaepay.com/pay/4nkt6jxyvwx32tb33/p1vOwXvq (LINK IN BIO)

Sawyer Wood (John Dashwood) is thrilled to be returning for his 5th production with Encore in Sense and Sensibility! He is 17 years old and a Junior in High-School. His favorite past roles (All with Encore) include Davey (NEWSIES JR) Augustus Gloop (W***Y WONKA) and Genie (ALADDIN JR.) When he isn’t avoiding any Dashwood family drama in his best British accent, Sawyer is most commonly singing, reading, or playing sports with his 2 younger brothers. As always, thanks Mrs. Panyard and Mrs. Dena and everyone else behind the scenes for all of the love and effort that makes our shows great. Lastly, all thanks to God, because none of this is possible without Him.

09/30/2026

MEET THE CAST OF SENSE & SENSIBILITY
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Ava Riethmiller (Anne Steele) is a fourteen-year-old ninth grader who is excited to perform in her second Encore play: Sense and Sensibility! Her favorite past roles include Brenda in Encore’s Deadline, and Grandma Georgina in Encore’s W***y Wonka. When she isn’t on stage, Ava enjoys reading, drawing, and writing books and music. She hopes you enjoy the show as much as she has enjoyed being a part of it.

09/29/2026

MEET THE CAST OF SENSE & SENSIBILITY
🎫 TICKETS: https://www.thejunctioncenter.com/event/encore-home-school-productions-presents-sense-sensibility (LINK IN BIO)
❤️ SUPPORT ISABELLA: https://secure.usaepay.com/pay/4nkt6jxyvwx32tb33/p1vOwXvq (LINK IN BIO)

Isabella Lamb (Lucy Steele) is thrilled to be performing in her 9th Encore! Production, SENSE AND SENSIBILITY. Izzy’s past Encore! shows include FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (ensemble), Disney's NEWSIES (little newsie), SHREK THE MUSICAL (white rabbit, guard), WIZARD OF OZ (Barrister, Nikko), YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU (Reba), W***Y WONKA (Mrs. Gloop), DEADLINE (Jennifer Milam) & SEUSSICAL (Sour Kangaroo). From her performance in Deadline she recently received an honorable mention for Outstanding Lead Actress in a play from the Hershey Theatre Apollo Awards. She has also performed in Encore!’s summer camps Aladdin Jr. (Omar), Annie jr. (Ms. Hannigan), and more recently she performed in Newsies jr. (Medda Larkin) in 2026. When Izzy isn't performing, she can be found writing her own music, listening to music, or singing and playing her guitar! She loves theater with a burning passion and is excited to see how God can use her talents in the future!

09/28/2026

MEET THE CAST OF SENSE & SENSIBILITY
🎫 TICKETS: https://www.thejunctioncenter.com/event/encore-home-school-productions-presents-sense-sensibility (LINK IN BIO)
❤️ SUPPORT ELISE: https://secure.usaepay.com/pay/4nkt6jxyvwx32tb33/p1vOwXvq (LINK IN BIO)
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Elise Jones (Margaret Dashwood) is 12 and in 8th grade. She has been in ALADDIN, JR., W***Y WONKA, ANNIE, JR., SEUSSICAL, and NEWSIES, JR. with Encore! Homeschool Productions. She has also performed in FINDING CHRISTMAS and EASTER CELEBRATION with Christian Life Assembly, as well as in many productions at HCPAC. Elise is excited for the opportunity to be Margaret Dashwood in her first ever play with Encore. She enjoys acting, singing, dancing, and writing books, as well as reading and creating movies with friends. She loves Sight & Sound Theaters and hopes to be involved there one day. She would like to thank the directors, producers, castmates, crew, and everyone who makes Encore such an amazing experience both on and off the stage.

📸 = Liz DeGroff

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