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About Encore Theatrical
Encore Theatrical Supply Co. Inc.,
founded in 1958, is your San Francisco East Bay source for all the best
in dancer's supplies and costume items.
 Encore has
two stores open 7 days a week to serve you. We gladly ship
out to any location and can accept your orders by phone, fax, or mail. We
are a family-owned company and it is our goal to give the best in service,
quality products, and competitive fair pricing. We invite you to visit our
stores, or fax or call us with your needs. We gladly special order many
items for you and our suppliers can provide quick service when needed.
The History of Encore Encore Theatrical Supply Co. was started in
1958 by Eleanor Gruidl, a talented costumer, and was first located near
Mills College in Oakland. Eleanor later moved the store to San Leandro,
then Castro Valley, and finally to Pleasanton. In 1986 Eleanor retired, and the business
was purchased by Ed and Merry Margolin. Since then, Encore has expanded
to a larger store in Pleasanton, and has opened branch stores in Walnut
Creek and Fremont, California. The Fremont store remained open until
December, 2007. Encore continues to supply dancer's apparel,
costumes, theatrical supplies, and costume rentals to customers in the
San Francisco East Bay, and beyond.
 About the
Owners Ed and Merry Margolin have a long history in
the theatrical supply business.
Ed has worked in family businesses including
Dance Art Co., a fixture in the theatrical supply business in San
Francisco for many years, A & L Theatrical which was located in Oakland,
and Larry's Theatrical in San Jose. In addition to his experience in
retail, Ed is a professional musician. Ed holds degrees in Merchandising
and Broadcast Communications. Ed met Merry Avery at Dance Art Co., in
1963. Merry was a professional ballet dancer and teacher at the time, as
well as working in the dance supply field. Merry later gained
experience in accounting with major department store chains, and insurance
companies. Tami Margolin, Ed and Merry's daughter, is
the General Manager and Head Buyer of Encore. Besides growing up around
the Theatrical Supply business, Tami had been involved in acting and dance
for many years. Ed, Merry, and Tami Margolin are devoted to
the idea of providing the best in dance and theatrical supplies on the
market, together with excellent service to our valued customers in the Bay
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