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Contact: Aileen Christian, Director of Marketing and Design
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Follow the Yellow Brick Road with Encore Stage & Studio’s Musical Production of The Wizard of Oz
WHO: Encore Stage & Studio—Theatre by Kids, for Kids!
WHAT: The Wizard of Oz
WHEN: May 8 - June 8, 2025
Performance Dates and Times:
Friday, May 30 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 31 at 3:00 PM
Sunday, June 1 at 3:00 PM
Saturday, June 7 at 11:00 AM (ASL-Accessible)
Saturday, June 7 at 3:00 PM
Sunday, June 8 at 3:00 PM
WHERE: Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre (125 S. Old Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22204)
WHY: When a tornado whisks Dorothy from her Kansas home to a fantastical world filled with munchkins, witches, and talking animals, she must find the Wizard to help her return home. Along the way, she learns the true meaning of courage, heart, and friendship. Featuring whimsical characters and captivating storytelling, The Wizard of Oz promises a magical theatre experience for the whole family.
“We are looking forward to presenting this musical! We all seek to journey out into the world, but in the end, there’s no place like home,” says Madaline Langston, Encore’s Programs Director.
Enjoy New Preshow Experiences for the Saturday afternoon performances. Children must be accompanied by a chaperone. Free for adults.
Somewhere Over the Rainbow Scavenger Hunt Pre-Show Experience - Ticket Add-On to the Saturday, May 31, 3pm Performance: $8 Pre-Show Event begins at 2pm.
Dorothy's Dance Party Pre-Show Experience - Ticket Add-On to the Saturday, June 7, 3pm Performance: $8 Pre-Show Event begins at 2pm.
TICKETS: Tickets are $15 for Adults; $12 for Children, Students, Military & Seniors (includes service fees).
Visit www.encorestage.org to purchase tickets online or call (703)548-1154. For additional questions, email boxoffice@encorestage.org
KEYWORDS: children’s theatre, performing arts, Northern Virginia, theatre by kids for kids, DC Metropolitan area, theatre arts, things to do in DC, family activity, musical
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Contact: Aileen Christian, Director of Marketing and Design
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Encore Stage & Studio Announces 2025 Summer Theatre Camps for Ages 3–15
Arlington, VA (December 20, 2024) — Encore Stage & Studio is thrilled to unveil its 2025 Summer Theatre Camps, offering a dynamic lineup of creative programs for young performers aged 3 to 15. Running from June 16 through August 22, these camps provide an engaging and safe environment where children can explore the magic of theatre through acting, storytelling, music, and design.
Camp Highlights by Age Group:
Pre-K Camp (Ages 3–5): Tailored for preschoolers and rising kindergarteners, these morning sessions introduce young children to theatre through song, movement, storytelling, and crafts. Themes include “Eureka!” and “Kindergarten the Musical,” each culminating in a final sharing for families.
It’s Elementary (Ages 5–9): Ideal for rising 1st to 4th graders, this full-day camp immerses students in character creation, movement, and problem-solving. Exciting weekly themes such as “Encore School of Wizardry” and “Encore Summer Beach Bash” keep the creativity flowing.
Scenes for Tweens (Ages 9–12): Designed for rising 4th to 7th graders, this program offers a deeper dive into theatre arts. Campers can explore storytelling, costume and makeup design, and more, with each week concluding in a final performance.
Stage Door & Tech Camp (Ages 12–15): For rising 7th to 10th graders, this immersive experience allows students to participate as actors or tech crew in full-scale productions. The camp includes workshops with guest artists on topics like stage combat and makeup design. This summer’s featured musical production is “Aladdin Jr.” running June 30–July 18, 2025.
Camps are held at multiple locations in Arlington and Alexandria, with extended care options available. Registration is now open, and early enrollment is encouraged as sessions fill quickly.
For more information and to register, visit encorestage.org/camps.
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