Welcome to the new Encore Association Website!
Our Mission: The purpose of this organization shall be to promote excellence in all aspects of theatrical production in a spirit of recognition and celebration of efforts in community theatre, through the sponsorship of educational activities pertaining to the theatre arts, the presentation of annual awards and similar endeavors.
The Encore Association was established in 1970, and is comprised solely of nonprofessional theatre groups in which no one is paid, which operate on a nonprofit basis, offer open auditions, and admission to the general public. The Encore Association is governed by a board of directors comprised of representatives of each participating theatre. The board of directors hosts an annual awards ceremony in the fall recognizing excellence from the previous theatrical season. These awards are decided by a committee of judges who apply, are accepted by the board, view productions, and select nominees. The judges then announce the winners at the annual awards ceremony.
The Encore Association is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. It provides for the exchange of ideas and communication between groups and individuals interested in furthering community theatre.
Board Members 
2011-2012 Judges
Eleven Indianapolis-area community theatres make up the Encore Association.
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The Belfry TheatreSince 1968, the Hamilton County Theatre Guild has managed The Belfry in its Noblesville location. By attracting and developing talented actors and production personnel, The Belfry provides quality entertainment for the families of Hamilton County and beyond. This busy community theatre presents six productions each season and prides itself on being a welcoming and friendly environment for volunteers to lend their skills to the various shows, including musicals, comedies and dramas. |
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Buck Creek PlayersBuck Creek Players began in 1973 when the Franklin Township Civic League formed a committee to present performing arts under the name of "Four C's Theatre." With a name change in 1974, Buck Creek Players was founded and began to perform in elementary and high schools. In 2001, BCP moved into its current home on Southeastern Avenue with capacity for up to 130 patrons. Providing quality productions of musicals and plays, BCP offers volunteer opportunities to performers of all ages. |
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Carmel Community PlayersSince 1993, Carmel Community Players has presented as many as six productions each year in various venues throughout Carmel. CCP now has a permanent home in Carmel's Clay Terrace Shopping Center where the theatre seats up to 130 patrons. Drawing directors, actors and production members from all over Central Indiana, CCP provides quality live entertainment presentations that expand and develop creative, cultural and educational opportunities for the entire community. |
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Center Stage Community TheatreProducing comedies, dramas, mysteries and satires since 1995, Center Stage has performed in various venues throughout Lebanon. In 2005, a cozy 50-seat theatre was purchased through donations and is now the theatre's permanent home. Boasting a volunteer base from Noblesville, Carmel, Frankfort, Danville and Indianapolis, Center Stage is dedicated to providing theatre enthusiasts with a place to have fun and learn about their art. |
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Epilogue PlayersSince early 1976, Epilogue Players has provided men and women over the age of 50 with the opportunity to utilize their talents and fulfill their acting dreams. Their first production was at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis and from there moved to the Command Playhouse at Ft. Harrison. They now rent space at the Hedback Community Theatre and present between as many as six plays each season, including comedies, dramas and some original work by local playwrights. |
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Footlite MusicalsStarted in 1955, Footlite Musicals continues to offer the best of Broadway Musicals in their seven productions each season. Conveniently located in downtown Indianapolis in the historic Herron-Morton Place neighborhood, Footlite provides community theatre opportunities for talented actors, singers, dancers and production volunteers. Volunteers of all ages receive hands-on experience and classes in the various stages of dramatic and musical theatre. |
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Hendricks Civic TheatreHendricks Civic Theatre began life in the early 1970s as Hendricks County Community Theatre and has been producing quality musicals and plays in various Hendricks County venues since that time. HCT prides itself in giving many individuals their first theatre experience and relies on volunteers to perform and crew all productions. In 1998, the Maplewood Christian Church was gifted to Hendricks Civic Theatre and recently completed renovations make Longstreet Playhouse their permanent home. |
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Our Town PlayersLocated in the Franklin Cultural Arts and Recreation Center, Our Town Players has presented as many as four productions each season since their first production of "Our Town" in 1995. |
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Spotlight PlayersBased in Beech Grove, Spotlight Players began life in Hendricks County in 2003. Utilizing both a Mainstage area and a smaller Dreyling Stage to produce six plays each season including both comedy and drama, along with special performances presented during the holiday season. Spotlight Players presents opportunities for volunteers with or without experience to enjoy the community theatre experience. |
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StageWorthy ProductionsFounded in 2007, StageWorthy Productions was created to bring a quality, alternative level of entertainment to people from all walks of life. StageWorthy Productions strives to embrace and expand the creativity of our diverse community by encouraging its involvement in all aspects of theatre. We are dedicated to exploring new ideas by presenting productions and activities that are fresh, inspired, challenging, affordable and entertaining. Our motto is "Laugh. Cry. Think. Feel." We are thrilled to have a new home at the Broadway United Methodist Church! |
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Wayne Township Community TheatreWayne Township Community Theatre has provided diverse community theatre opportunities with family-friendly productions throughout each summer at their Ben Davis High School location. The Wayne Township Education Foundation sponsors Wayne Township Community Theatre and all proceeds from shows supports the various programs of the Wayne Township Education Foundation. It is their goal to provide a positive theatre experience for children and adults as they explore their talents, as well as establishing a family of patrons to support all programs and productions. |
Click here for the 2010-2011 Encore Award Nominations
Jean Cones Memorial Scholarship Award
E. Edward Green Award
Directors' Forms
The following forms need to be filled out for the show you are directing. These need to be completed, printed and ready for the judges when they arrive.
Judges' Forms
Download the latest "Upcoming Productions" flyer for your programs by clicking here.
View the Encore Association Bylaws by clicking here.
- Check out photos from the 2011 Encore Awards Ceremony. Also be sure to like us on Facebook!
- Click here for the 2010-2011 Encore Award Winners
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