Encore Stage & Studio

Theatre by Kids, for Kids!

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Take a starring role in fostering tomorrow's leaders

For over fifty years, Encore Stage & Studio has helped today’s kids become tomorrow’s leaders through the transformative power of theatre. Our organization is much bigger than our staff. It’s the parents, volunteers, community leaders, kids, and, of course, people like you who make our mission possible.

In order for as many young people as possible to participate, we keep ticket prices affordable for families, frequently offer discounted and complimentary tickets to families in our community who wouldn’t otherwise have access to theatre, offer need-based scholarships to all of our Education programs, and ensure that no child ever has to pay to participate in our productions. We hope you will show your support for “theatre by kids, for kids!” by making a tax-deductible gift today!

Thank you to our generous sponsors

Winter & Spring 2025 at a Glance

Ages 3-5
PreK

Ages 5-7
Grades K-1

Ages 7-9

Grades 2-4

Ages 8-10

Grades 3-5


Ages 11-13
Grades 6-8

Ages 14-18

Grades 9-12

Daniel Tiger Class
Sat., Mar. 1-29

Disney Grooves Class Sat. Mar. 1-29

Saturday On Stage: Fairy Tale Network (grades 3-5) Jan. 25 - Mar. 29

Saturday On Stage: Fairy Tale Network 
Jan. 25 - Mar. 29

Tools of The Trade Feb. 6 - Mar. 27

Wizard of Oz & One-Act Play Pre-Audition Workshop Mar. 8

Mermaid Tales Class Sat. April 5-May 17

Mar. 14 Holiday Mini-Camp Return to Zootopia

The Magic of Musicals (grades 4) Thurs., Feb. 6 - Mar. 27

Mar. 14 Play in a Day Camp

Return to Zootopia

Apply for Summer Counselor Job (ages 16+)

Join us in the audience for The Wizard of Oz
May 30-Jun. 8

Mar. 28 Holiday Mini-Camp Mulan

Broadway Basics - Spotlight Class Sat. Mar. 1-29

The Magic of Musicals (grades 4-5) Thurs., Feb. 6 - Mar. 27

Volunteer Mini-Camp Counselor (ages 13+)

Audition for Cast or Crew One-Act Play Mar. 11

Mar. 31 Holiday Mini-Camp

Audition for One-Act Play Mar. 11 (only for ages 9+)

Wizard of Oz & One-Act Play Pre-Audition Workshop Mar. 8 (only for ages 9+)

Audition for One-Act Play Mar. 11

Audition for Cast or Crew Wizard of Oz Mar. 18


Mar. 31 Holiday Mini-Camp Encore Toy Stories

Mar. 14 Holiday Mini-Camp Return to Zootopia

Audition for One-Act Play Mar. 11 (only for ages 9+)

Apply for Summer Counselor In Training (ages 13+)

Disney Moves Saturday Class April 5-May 17

Broadway: Emerald City Sat. April 5-May 17

Audition for
Cast or Crew
Wizard of Oz Mar. 18

Audition for
Cast or Crew
Wizard of Oz Mar. 18

Volunteer Mini-Camp Counselor (ages 13+)

Apr. 14-21 A la carte Spring Break Camp

Apply for Summer Counselor In Training (ages 13+)

Plan Your Summer 2025 at a Glance

Dates

Ages 3-5
PreK Camp

Ages 5-9

It's Elementary

Ages 9-12
Scenes for Tweens

Ages 12-15

Stage Door + Tech Camp

Enroll

June 16-20, 2025



June 23-27, 2025

June 30-July 3, 2025

July 7-11, 2025

July 14-18, 2025

July 21-25, 2025

July 28-August 1, 2025

August 4-8, 2025

August 11-15, 2025

August 18-22, 2025

Theatre for Kids, by Kids!

Encore Stage & Studio inspires young people to develop the creativity, empathy and confidence they need to create meaningful connections with peers and have a positive impact in their communities.

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The Front Row Blog

Never Limit Yourself with Alum Carla Astudillo-Fisher

By Parker Nelson | March 11, 2025

Welcome to another alumni interview! Today we are catching up with Carla Astudillo-Fisher, a wonderful actress who has continued in the industry as a performer, recently closing a production of A Chorus Line in Connecticut as Diana Morales. We are so excited to hear what she’s been up to! Congratulations on your recent performance as […]

Auditioning with Confidence

By Parker Nelson | March 7, 2025

We are getting ready for two busy weeks of auditions and callbacks here at Encore. First up, come audition for our awesome student directors on March 11th! It will be a great opportunity to help your peers learn the process of directing, and you would get to be a part of an awesome new production. […]

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Moving Towards a New Adventure with Alum Abby Huston

By Parker Nelson | February 28, 2025

Here at the end of the week, I bring you another exciting alumni interview! Abby Huston was an actor and stage manager with Encore for many years, and we are so excited to get an update from them. Introduce yourself to the blog! How were you involved with Encore? Hi there! I’m Abby, I started […]

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Things to do at Encore This March!

By Parker Nelson | February 27, 2025

2025 is flying by! March is right around the corner, and I am here to set the scene of what is coming this month.  At the top of the month we’ll be closing our new student devised work, Jamila’s Table. Opening weekend was a hit, don’t miss it!  If you’re looking for your chance to […]

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Why We Love Theatre

By Parker Nelson | February 21, 2025

Here at Encore, we believe theatre is a tool that helps us grow in confidence and care for one another. It’s not always all about the final performance; so much of the value comes from classes and rehearsals and time together as an ensemble. There are so many reasons to love theatre, but here are […]

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Dancing the Day Away – Broadway Workshop Reflection

By Parker Nelson | February 18, 2025

Yesterday, we had a very musical morning at Encore with our President’s Day Broadway Workshop! Through songs from Wicked, Hamilton, and Newsies, our students learned both choreography and music in one whirlwind day. Our teaching artists led one group through choreography to a song that recently graced the silver screen; does “Popular” sound familiar? The […]

Reviews

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The Lion King Jr

“So inspiring! We loved this kid/teen cast & crew led production of The Lion King...”  -4DMV Kids

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The Enchanted Bookshop

" For the youngster set, Encore is the region’s gold standard..."
- Sun Gazette

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The Newsies

“The quality of the show is made all the more remarkable by how much its youthful participants drive the show.”
- Prince George’s Sentinel

Plan your visit

Flip the Script: Jamila's Table  performances are held at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre (125 S. Old Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22204)

Winter classes are located at Encore @ Cherrydale (3701 Lorcom Ln. Arlington, VA 22207)

info@encorestage.org (703)548-1154

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