About Encore

Luana Stoutmeyer

Luana prides herself in customer service and quality entertainment for every job.

Well respected in the industry with clients and peers, she is known as the one who does it all. Luana plays solo piano, also plays keyboard in her own band, Center Stage, and owns one the most successful entertainment agency’s in the metroplex, Encore Productions. In business for 25 years, Encore is proud to have received Best of Dallas, and Best of Weddings from the Knot! Encore grew out of the high demand by clients wanting to book the Center Stage Band for their events.

Luana belongs to six professional associations and has received awards throughout her career including 3 National Awards: The NACE National Affiliate Representative in 2003, the JWI Lifetime Achievement award in 2007, and the well respected George Zell Spirit of NACE award in 2008 in Philadelphia. She has spoken many times at National Conventions, and has written articles for industry publications.

Known for her common sense and professional attitude, Luana is called upon often by her peers for advice and guidance.

Owner and President of Encore Productions, Leader of the Center Stage Band and accomplished pianist. A few of the awards Luana has won over the years include, but are not limited to:

• 2008 - JWI (June Wedding, Inc. ®) Lifetime Achievement Award
• 2008 - Best Entertainment Agency in Dallas. The Knot Magazine
• 2007-2008 George Zell Award – National Association of Catering Executives
• 2007 - Best Entertainment Agency in Dallas. The Knot Magazine
• 2006 - Membership Growth Award. JWI (June Wedding, Inc. ®)
• 2004 - Best Business Growth Award. JWI (June Wedding, Inc. ®)
• 2003 - Best Event Produced for a Wedding with Budget over $500 per guest. Texas Star Awards
• 2003 - Best Entertainment Agency. D Magazine
• 2003 - Best Industry Team Effort. Budget over $50,000. Texas Star Awards
• 2002 - Dallas Chapter Lifetime Achievement Award
• 2002 - NACE National Affiliate of the Year
• 2001 - Best Industry Team Effort. Budget over $100,000. Texas Star Awards