About Us
Encore Youth Productions is a 501(c)(3) children’s theatre program committed to creating fun and high-quality music, theatre, and dance instruction for all students. We believe that each child should have the opportunity to learn and grow through the performing arts, which is why we offer affordable programs for children of all ages and backgrounds. Join us today and become a part of the EYP family!
Our Staff
Amy Just Nickels
Executive Director
Michelle Currier
Artistic Director
Theatre for all
Our Mission
Encore Youth Productions is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of young people in the Syracuse area through learning, experiencing, and creating theatre. We provide all students an opportunity to develop their confidence, character, and creativity in a safe, accepting environment while simultaneously deepening the community’s appreciation of the arts.
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Our Vision
Encore Youth Productions is dedicated to expanding their reach to ensure the integral role of educational theatre in the soul of the community of the greater Syracuse area.
Our Performance Philosophy
The heart of EYP’s pedagogical philosophy is educational theatre. We believe in the power and merit of ensemble and therefore select shows that allow for many students to be featured on stage. Our main goal is for our young performers to learn new skills, gain confidence, use creative and critical thinking, connect with their peers, and feel safe and supported to grow.
EYP aims to create an environment where all cast members feel valued, regardless of their role in a production. We spend many hours expanding our scripts, adapting what is written to ensure that all performers appear on stage as much as possible. While we do not divide up dialogue so that each cast member gets an equal amount of lines, we do make sure that everyone has their own moment to shine. Ensemble is about how the group functions as a unit and contributes to telling the story.
Policies and Procedures
Payment Deposits and Deadlines
Deposits:
Upon registration, $50 of the full tuition is due in order to secure the student’s spot in the program. This deposit is non-refundable.
Payment Deadlines:
Tuition is due in full two weeks prior to the start of any program unless an alternate payment plan is arranged.
How to Pay:
E-checks and credit cards are accepted through our invoicing system. Paper check payments may be mailed to: Encore Youth Productions PO Box 571 Liverpool, NY 13088.
Tuition payment plans are available.
Student Withdrawal
Without advance notice tuition is NOT refundable. With advance notice of TWO WEEKS prior to the start date of a program, tuition is refundable minus the $50 deposit.
Tuition Credits and Fees
Any tuition credit or certificate on a program tuition can be used towards any future EYP production until the printed expiration date.
A fee of $35 will be assessed for returned checks.
No prorate will be made for absences or for weather-related cancellations.
Cancellation
EYP reserves the right to cancel classes and workshops that are not fully enrolled. In this case, payment will be refunded in full.
Inclement Weather: EYP reserves the right to cancel or move online programs due to inclement weather or other unavoidable circumstances. Cancellations will be announced via email and (if opted in) text.
Get in Touch
Questions or comments? Interested in how your child can get involved? Please leave us a message!