The Front Row Blog
Connecting and Working at Camp: Ryely R.
Welcome back to The Front Row, Encore friends! I hope you had a wonderful long weekend if you had one, and, if not, that you had a chance to enjoy the sunshine that finally came to visit. In case you missed it, on Friday we featured Lauren, one of our all-star former camp counselors. She […]
Learning and Working at Camp: Lauren M.
A lovely #FrontRowFriday to all of you Encore fans out there! Any reader of The Front Row is a Valentine of mine, that’s for sure. As you celebrate this cheerful holiday, we’re happy to share an interview with one of the most cheerful students we know: Lauren Maho has performed in many Encore season productions, […]
Flip the Script performs at The Kennedy Center | February 5, 2020
Encore Stage & Studio’s Flip the Script project engaged local students to develop an original theatre piece focused on Arlington, Virginia’s African American voices. The Day Nothing Happened, is a 45-minute production reflecting the emotional journey of Ronald Deskins, Michael Jones, Lance Newman, Gloria Thompson, and their community as they integrated Stratford Junior High School […]
Flip the Script: A Parent’s Perspective
In the spring of 2019, Encore had an idea: what would happen if we brought together local students, professional theatremakers, and historians to learn, discover, and explore to create an original piece of theatre centered around African-American voices right here in Arlington? The answer: Flip the Script. Through site visits, presentations by historians, and personal […]
Filling the Gaps: BTS with the Education Department
Happy #TechTuesday, Encore fans! Today we’re going behind the scenes of our Education department. We’re checking in with our awesome staff to learn more about how new themes and camp formats find their way into the summer lineup. From age 3 up to 18, we work to create unique and wonderful theatre experiences for every […]
The “Magic” of Age 10
Happy #FrontRowFriday, Encore fans and a very happy opening night to Encore’s production of the musical Narnia, based on the beloved tale by C.S. Lewis. In this blog, I’m excited to share a new view on the value of children’s arts education and exploration. Today we’ll examine some of the key points of Bruce Grierson’s […]
Seeing Clearly in 2020: Encore Resolutions
Happy New Year, Encore fans! From everyone here at Encore, we hope that you had a wonderful holiday season. As many people do at the start of a new calendar, we’ve created some Encore-specific resolutions to help guide you through the remainder of our 2019/2020 Homecoming Season. Let’s check them out! Take a Theatre JourneyKeep […]
2019 Wrap-Up: November and December Highlights
We Flipped the ScriptThe beginning of November saw the premiere of Encore’s latest program, Flip the Script. Three packed audiences enjoyed “The Day That Nothing Happened,” a student-devised and performed piece focusing on the historic integration of Arlington County public schools. We look forward to featuring scenes from this work in the MLK Day performance […]
Top 20 Posts to Prep for 2020
Welcome back to The Front Row, Encore fans! I hope that everyone is enjoying the holiday season with family and friends. The Encore offices remain closed until January 2nd, 2020, but I wanted to drop in to remind you all of some of the wonderful goings-on that were featured on the blog this year. Grab […]
In Theatre Anything Goes for Alum Max B.
Happy Saturday, everyone! Today we’ve got a special treat for all of you. We’re chatting with an Encore alum who has tackled summer, production, and working for Encore as a camp aide. We’re excited to learn from all of his experiences. Please welcome…Max Belmar! Encore: You played Lord Evelyn Oakleigh in Encore’s Stage Door production […]
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