Road Trip

Encore Studio for the Arts, one of very few professional theater companies for people with disabilities, presents an evening of brand-new short plays on the theme of travel by executive director KelsyAnne Schoenhaar and Wendy Prosise. Guaranteed to surprise and delight.

press release: Show times are: April 26, 27  May 3, 4, 10, and 11 @ 8pm; One matinee Sunday, May 5 @ 2pm.

Ticket prices are $15, or $10 for students, seniors & people with disabilities. There will be limited seating so reserve your tickets early! Tickets may be reserved by calling 608-255-0331 or email your reservations to: tickets@encorestudio.org.

Two New Drivers (and an old van named Scarlet) (by KelsyAnne Schoenhaar) tells the story of two long-time friends on their inaugural road trip right after getting their drivers licenses.  What could go wrong? Join us for a bit of Pokémon and some interesting surprises.

Chip Berry Farm or Bust! (by Wendy Prosise) focuses on the day to day road trips (loosely controlled chaos) taken by groups of people with disabilities and the few underpaid, over-utilized support staff.

Rollin’ On (by KelsyAnne Schoenhaar) is a story of two women with physical disabilities who are seeking their “Thelma and Louise” experience (without the film’s finale).  They discover many roadblocks to their journey.

The Grand Tour (by KelsyAnne Schoenhaar) follows a cross-section of dynamic personalities as they navigate many social challenges on a bus ride to and from Branson, Missouri. 

Road Trip is directed by Lead Artistic Associate Heather Renken and KelsyAnne Schoenhaar.