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Jill Panyard

Director

This is the 19th Encore production with which Jill has been involved. She has had the privilege of watching a generation of students join and graduate from Encore, including her two sons. If asked what her favorite show is, Jill replies, “the one I’m directing!”

Outside of Encore, Jill, and her husband Jim, are empty-nesters along with their weird dog. She works at Penn State Health, teaches acting on-line through Debra Bell’s Aim Academy and is the Theatre Academy director at the Hershey Area Playhouse.

Vicki Dincher

Assistant Director

Vicki has enjoyed being a part of Encore since before it became Encore! She is honored to have served as director, co-director, and artistic director for 17 shows. She loves watching the students grow and become their characters through the course of rehearsals and to share their knowledge and love of acting with the audience. Encore has been such a big part of Vicki's life over the years and she is excited to see how Encore is moving forward.

Ann Snyder

Producer

Ann Snyder has been a parent volunteer with Encore for the past 14 years. Encore has played a significant role in the education of her 4 children, both on and off the stage, leaving lifelong memories to cherish. It has been a blessing to be able to volunteer along-side such dedicated and hardworking students and parents, putting forth their very best, all for the Glory of God. Enjoy the show!!

Allyson Hunsicker

Production Assistant

Allyson is thrilled to serve as assistant/student director for A Murder is Announced! She is a 2021 graduate and proud Encore alum, some favorite performances from her five years being Fiddler on the Roof (Rabbi), Newsies, and the Disney cabaret (Katherine). Endless thanks to Jill Panyard for providing an opportunity to learn and experience theatre from a whole new perspective. Break legs, cast!