About Encore Musical Theatre

President

Karen has been involved in amateur theatre since1989 when she joined Beckett Players and hasn’t looked back. She has worked with Lakeshore Light Opera, Lakeshore Players, Lyric Theatre and the Lyric Theatre Singers, St. George’s High School, The Segal Centre, the WOWCATS, the Hudson Music Club (former President), the Hudson Village Theatre, Hudson Players Club, et. al. in a number of capacities including performer, costumer, choreographer, Artistic Director, Producer, and board member.

Vice President

Elizabeth Proulx has been involved in various community theatre groups over the years both onstage and offstage. She has been musical director for Wowcats and at The Hudson Village Theatre. She has performed with “l’ensemble vocal Les Enchanteurs”, Hudson Music Club, Lyric Theatre Singers, and The Lakeshore Players to name a few. She is thrilled to be involved in the inaugural production of Encore Musical Theatre.

Treasurer

Not your typical accountant, but with all the qualities a good accountant should have! Chris is an amateur playwright, experienced performer, director and producer whose mind works in an amazing (and maybe little offbeat) way. Witty, funny, he is a source of boundless positive energy and calm rationale. A great combination to have on any team.

Secretary

Thrilled that musical theatre is making a long-awaited return to the area, Sylvia is most pleased to be active in the inception and organization of ENCORE Musical Theatre! Upon retiring as a teacher of modern languages, drama and dance, she performed in a number of Hudson Music Club, Hudson Players and Lakeshore Players productions. Sylvia now divides her time coordinating a programme of activities for a local seniors’ social group and volunteering in the community.

Social Media Director

Hi! I’m Amanda: The person behind the posts! My love of theatre was born at 4 years old when I won the role of the Big Bad Wolf at Canada’s Wonderland by roaring the loudest!

Since then I have had the honour of playing with so many creatives on so many stages; singing, acting, and dancing my way from one book musical to another cabaret. Most recently I have added Associate Producer and Choreographer to my resume.

It is a thrill to get to work behind the scenes with such a talented and passionate production team! I am so grateful to be able to play a part in bringing Musical Theatre to Hudson. Thank you to our lovely community for all of your support.

Membership Director

Hi i’m Kelsey! I grew up in Hudson. I moved away for 8 years and decided to come back to my home roots last April. I’ve always had a love for the arts and musical theatre is my favourite! ☺️ It fuels my soul and creativity with dancing, singing and acting.

It was so much fun performing in Curtains with Encore Musical Theatre, and I am thrilled to be on the Board as Membership Director!

Technical Director

Hey there! I’m Pete. I joined Encore last year as Stage Manager. My motto is that if the audience doesn’t know I’m there, I’ve done a good job! That said, the cast definitely knows I am there. As Johnny Harmon said in Curtains, “I am part psychiatrist, part Mother Hen, part Father Confessor.” I am very excited to join the Encore Board as Technical Director!

Activities Director

Ingrid Phaneuf lives and is active in Hudson's arts community. Her musical theatre experience includes a recent role as Carmen Bernstein in Encore Musical Theatre's production of Curtains (2023-2024). She has also worked and toured with Theatre New Brunswick's Young Company and appeared in Second City alumni shows in Toronto. As activities and social director for Encore she aims to promote and encourage enjoyment and participation in musical theatre. 

Member at Large

Hello! I’m Silvia. I discovered my love for being back stage of musical theatre in 1992 after being in charge of props for the Becket Players and then also for The Lyric Theatre Singers at the Centaur Theatre .

Over the years I have worn many different hats within the Becket Players from head of foundation, board member, costumes, sets, props and events, and even spent some time singing and dancing.

I am thrilled to have joined ENCORE as a board member helping where needed and also back to props! Theatre brings together amazing individuals with creative hearts and minds – it’s highly contagious. I look forward to seeing this team grow and entertain people from all over.

Member at Large

Eileen has been involved in music her whole life as both a performer and organizer. She has performed in numerous Broadway musicals as well as revues and Cabaret style events. She’s very excited to see a return of musical theatre to the Vaudreuil Soulanges area.

Member at large

Susan is an actor, performing on stage, screen, and in the voice world over the past many many years. Currently writing her first film, she is thankful every day to be a Hudsonite and involved with so many creative and vibrant people!!