EnKore Theatre Company Launches in Woodland, CA: A New Youth Theatre and Community Arts Hub

Written By Patrick Jordan
Black stackable chairs being delivered in a truck for audience seating at EnKore Theatre Company in Woodland, CA.

A group of black stackable chairs with metal legs sits in the bed of a red truck under a clear blue sky. These chairs are being brought into EnKore Theatre Company’s new space in Woodland, California, marking the transition from clearing out the former office to beginning the build of a functional theatre with audience seating.

Posted May 2, 2026 | Woodland, California

A new chapter for the arts in Woodland, CA has begun.

EnKore Theatre Company, a youth-focused community theatre in Woodland, California, is officially underway — and we are building something truly special from the ground up. Our mission is to create a space where children, teens, and adults can experience live theatre, acting classes, and performing arts education in an inclusive, supportive environment.

Transforming a Woodland Office into a Live Theatre Space

Team members dismantling office cubicles for recycling during theatre build-out at EnKore Theatre Company in Woodland, CA.

PopPop and Ronni work together inside EnKore Theatre Company’s new space in Woodland, California, dismantling office cubicles and removing panels in preparation for recycling. This hands-on effort is part of transforming the former office into an open theatre environment for youth programs, acting classes, and live performances.

On Wednesday, April 1st, 2026, EnKore Theatre Company moved into our new location in Woodland, CA.

What we stepped into was a traditional office building — but what we saw was the future home of a local theatre, youth acting program, and performing arts center in Woodland.

Over the past month, our team has been hard at work converting the space by removing cubicles and office structures, opening the floor plan, and preparing to build a stage and performance area.

We are literally creating a theatre space from scratch in Woodland, California, designed to host live theatre productions, youth theatre performances, acting classes, workshops for kids and teens, and community events.

Supporting Local Theatre Through Resourcefulness

Man unloading cubicle panels for recycling at a Woodland, CA recycling center during EnKore Theatre Company build-out.

PopPop unloads deconstructed office cubicle panels from a truck at a recycling center in Woodland, California. The materials are being recycled as part of EnKore Theatre Company’s effort to transform a former office space into a community theatre and youth performing arts center.

As we cleared the space, we recycled old office equipment, cubicles, and materials — raising approximately $500 to reinvest directly into building EnKore Theatre Company.

Every step of this process reflects our commitment to building a sustainable, community-driven theatre in Woodland, CA.

“Name a Seat” Campaign — Be Part of Woodland’s New Theatre

We’re inviting our community to become a permanent part of EnKore through our “Name a Seat” campaign.

Supporters can sponsor a seat in our theatre, honor a family member or business, and contribute directly to building a new performing arts venue in Woodland, California.

Funds from this campaign go toward seating installation, stage construction, and theatre equipment.

This is a unique opportunity to help create a lasting community theatre space in Woodland, CA.

Become a Show “Producer” — Sponsorship Opportunities in Woodland

EnKore Theatre Company is actively seeking local sponsors and business partners in Woodland, CA and surrounding areas.

Sponsors are recognized as “Producers” of our shows and receive advertising in programs and promotional materials, visibility with local families and theatre audiences, and recognition as supporters of youth arts and community theatre.

Supporting EnKore means investing in youth theatre education, local live theatre productions, and creative opportunities for children and teens in Woodland.

First Workshop Success: “Move Like Michael” in Woodland

We’ve already begun offering performing arts workshops in Woodland, CA.

Our first class, “Move Like Michael,” welcomed 20 participants and focused on learning iconic Michael Jackson dance moves, including the moonwalk.

This workshop showcased what EnKore is all about: building confidence, encouraging creativity, and creating a fun, welcoming environment.

We’re excited to continue offering dance classes, acting workshops, and theatre programs for kids and teens in Woodland, California.

What EnKore Theatre Company Offers

EnKore Theatre Company is designed to be a leading youth theatre and performing arts program in Woodland, CA, offering:

Youth theatre productions
Acting classes for kids and teens
Voice and performance training
Dance classes (hip hop, jazz, musical theatre)
Improv and stage performance training
Backstage and technical theatre education

We are also committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment, offering sensory-friendly and accessible performances, and supporting individuals of all abilities in the arts.

Building a New Theatre in Woodland, CA — From the Ground Up

Team members dismantling cubicles with EnKore hand truck during theatre build-out in Woodland, CA.

Alex and PopPop work together inside EnKore Theatre Company’s new space in Woodland, California, dismantling office cubicles as part of the theatre build-out process. In the foreground, a yellow hand truck labeled “ENKORE” highlights the hands-on effort to transform the former office into a community theatre and youth performing arts space.

EnKore Theatre Company is still in its early stages — and that’s what makes this moment so exciting.

We are building a community theatre in Woodland, California, a youth arts education hub, and a place where creativity, confidence, and collaboration come to life.

This is an opportunity to make a real impact on the local arts scene in Woodland, CA.

Get Involved with EnKore Theatre Company

If you’re searching for acting classes in Woodland, CA, theatre programs for kids near Woodland, community theatre opportunities in Woodland, California, or ways to support local arts and youth programs, we invite you to join us.

EnKore Theatre Company is more than a theatre — it’s a place where people come to learn, create, and belong.

Serving Woodland, CA and Surrounding Communities

EnKore Theatre Company proudly serves Woodland, CA, Davis, CA, Esparto, CA, Knights Landing, CA, and the surrounding Yolo County area.

Patrick Jordan

Patrick is the lead guitar instructor and songwriting instructor at Rosendale’s 88 Keys Academy.

Originally from Lexington, South Carolina, Patrick has lived in several places including Washington, DC, and Los Angeles, California. Patrick now resides in Woodland, California with his family.

Patrick first began his journey with guitar when he was 10 years old, and has now been playing guitar and writing songs for 26 years. Patrick originally taught himself guitar. Patrick has performed his original music throughout the years for churches, audiences at Potbelly restaurants in Washington, DC, Sony Music talent agents, busking at the Santa Monica Pier, touring in the Los Angeles region, and throughout a musician residency with the House of Blues on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. Patrick was also a Worship Pastor while living in Los Angeles.

Patrick began teaching music and guitar after graduating from Clemson University with a BA in Production Studies in Performing Arts. Patrick created his own guitar teaching business, was a music teacher for an alternative school, and taught music, guitar, acting, and film production at a performing arts center in Lexington, South Carolina. Patrick is also a School Outreach Educator for the Woodland Opera House and teaches Musical Theatre.

Patrick teaches guitar and songwriting for all levels, starting at age 7, exclusively at Rosendale’s 88 Keys Academy in Woodland, California. Patrick teaches lessons on Tuesday, and Thursday, as well as Music Circle on Friday evenings.

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