Grades K-5: Minions Mini-Camp & Play in a Day (Spring Break)
2025-04-21 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Encore @ Cherrydale, 3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, 22207, United States
When school’s off, Encore’s on…onstage, that is! Students in grades K-5 will discover the world of theatre through the Minions! Enjoy a day of theatre games, crafts, creative activities, and storytelling in a safe and supportive environment.
Monday, April 21, 2025 (Spring Break) | 10:00am-4:00pm | Encore @ Cherrydale
AM & PM Extended hours available for an additional fee
Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207)
Fee: $90
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Student Directed One-Acts (Performance 1 of 3)
2025-04-25 19:00 | Encore @ Theatre on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Dr., Arlington, VA, 22206, United States
Join our talented students as they take charge and step into the director’s chair for one-act plays. In our first-ever student one-act festival, the next generation of directors will present a selection of 10-minute plays that will be fun for the whole family!
April 25 – May 4, 2025 (6 performances) |Encore @ Theatre on the Run
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Theatre on the Run (3700 S. Four Mile Run Dr, Arlington, VA, 22206)
Tickets: $15 for Adults; $12 for Children, Students, Military & Seniors (includes service fees)
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Student Directed One-Acts (Performance 2 of 3)
2025-04-26 15:00 | Encore @ Theatre on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Dr., Arlington, VA, 22206, United States
Join our talented students as they take charge and step into the director’s chair for one-act plays. In our first-ever student one-act festival, the next generation of directors will present a selection of 10-minute plays that will be fun for the whole family!
April 25 – May 4, 2025 (6 performances) |Encore @ Theatre on the Run
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: Theatre on the Run (3700 S. Four Mile Run Dr, Arlington, VA, 22206)
Tickets: $15 for Adults; $12 for Children, Students, Military & Seniors (includes service fees)
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Student Directed One-Acts (Performance 3 of 3)
2025-04-27 15:00 | Encore @ Theatre on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Dr., Arlington, VA, 22206, United States

Auditions: Footloose
2025-05-20 17:30 - 20:30 | Encore @ Cherrydale, 3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, 22207, United States
Audition for our summer musical, Footloose! Performances will be running from July 18 – 27, 2025!
Ages 9+ are welcome to audition for the cast, and ages 12+ are welcome to apply for a crew position.

The Wizard of Oz (Performance 1 of 6)
2025-05-30 19:00 | Encore @ Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 125 S. Old Glebe Rd, Arlington, 22204, United States
When a tornado rips through Kansas, young Dorothy is whisked away to the magical land of Oz. She bravely embarks on a journey to Emerald City where she encounters a host of whimsical characters: good witches, bad witches, animals that talk, scarecrows that walk, and things magical to behold. Will Dorothy prevail over evil and make it back home? Follow the yellow brick road and find out with us!
May 30 – June 8, 2025 (6 performances) |Encore @ Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Thomas Jefferson Middle School (125 S. Old Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22204)
Tickets: $15 for Adults; $12 for Children, Students, Military & Seniors (includes service fees)
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Somewhere Over The Rainbow Scavenger Hunt
2025-05-31 14:00 - 15:00 | Encore @ Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 125 S. Old Glebe Rd, Arlington, 22204, United States
Somewhere Over the Rainbow Scavenger Hunt Pre-Show Experience – May 31, 3pm Performance of The Wizard of Oz
Get ready for an unforgettable pre-show experience that transforms the theater into a journey to somewhere over the rainbow! As families arrive for The Wizard of Oz musical, the adventure begins even before the show starts. Enjoy this family-friendly activity with colorful surprises and wicked fun challenges as you interact with the cast before the show! Collect your rainbow prize at the end of the yellow brick road!
Ticket Add-On to the Saturday, May 31 3pm Performance: $8 Pre-Show Event begins at 2pm. Children must be accompanied by a chaperone. Free for adults.
Location: Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre (125 S. Old Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22204)

The Wizard of Oz (Performance 2 of 6)
2025-05-31 15:00 | Encore @ Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 125 S. Old Glebe Rd, Arlington, 22204, United States
When a tornado rips through Kansas, young Dorothy is whisked away to the magical land of Oz. She bravely embarks on a journey to Emerald City where she encounters a host of whimsical characters: good witches, bad witches, animals that talk, scarecrows that walk, and things magical to behold. Will Dorothy prevail over evil and make it back home? Follow the yellow brick road and find out with us!
May 30 – June 8, 2025 (6 performances) |Encore @ Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: Thomas Jefferson Middle School (125 S. Old Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22204)
Tickets: $15 for Adults; $12 for Children, Students, Military & Seniors (includes service fees)
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The Wizard of Oz (Performance 3 of 6)
2025-06-01 15:00 | Encore @ Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 125 S. Old Glebe Rd, Arlington, 22204, United States

The Wizard of Oz (Performance 4 of 6)
2025-06-07 11:00 | Encore @ Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 125 S. Old Glebe Rd, Arlington, 22204, United States
When a tornado rips through Kansas, young Dorothy is whisked away to the magical land of Oz. She bravely embarks on a journey to Emerald City where she encounters a host of whimsical characters: good witches, bad witches, animals that talk, scarecrows that walk, and things magical to behold. Will Dorothy prevail over evil and make it back home? Follow the yellow brick road and find out with us!
May 30 – June 8, 2025 (6 performances) |Encore @ Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Thomas Jefferson Middle School (125 S. Old Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22204)
Tickets: $15 for Adults; $12 for Children, Students, Military & Seniors (includes service fees)
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Dorothy's Dance Party Pre-Show Experience
2025-06-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Encore @ Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 125 S. Old Glebe Rd, Arlington, 22204, United States
Dorothy’s Dance Party Pre-Show Experience – June 7, 3pm Performance

Get ready to click your heels! Before the curtain rises on The Wizard of Oz, feel the magic of Oz come alive with a dance party on stage! This pre-show experience will have you boogie with beloved characters, snap photos with your favorite friends from the Land of Oz, and groove to classic tunes like “Over the Rainbow” and “Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead!”
Ticket Add-On to the Saturday, June 7 3pm Performance: $8 Pre-Show Event begins at 2pm. Children must be accompanied by a chaperone. Free for adults.
Location: Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre (125 S. Old Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22204)

The Wizard of Oz (Performance 5 of 6)
2025-06-07 15:00 | Encore @ Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 125 S. Old Glebe Rd, Arlington, 22204, United States

The Wizard of Oz (Performance 6 of 6)
2025-06-08 15:00 | Encore @ Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 125 S. Old Glebe Rd, Arlington, 22204, United States

Eureka!
2025-06-23 09:00 - 2025-06-27 12:00
Build gadgets and go on adventures with Eureka! Let’s invent together through song and movement, music and rhythm, storytelling and crafts. Our experienced teaching artists will guide your students through themes of empathy, care, and communication. Camp concludes with a Final Share for family on the last day of camp.
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Coming Soon!
Price: $265 Early Bird | $290 After January 31st

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (Ages 3-5: Pre-K)
2025-06-30 09:00 - 2025-07-03 12:00
No camp July 4
Join Mickey, Minnie, Donald and friends at their clubhouse!. Activities will include; song and movement, music and rhythm, storytelling and crafts. Camp concludes with a Final Share for family on the last day of camp.
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: TBD
Price: $210 Early Bird | $230 After January 31st

Dora the Explorer (Ages 3-5: Pre-K)
2025-07-07 09:00 - 2025-07-11 12:00
Campers are engaged through activities based on popular children’s show: Dora the Explorer. Join Dora and friends as they navigate adventures using their trusty map as their guide! Activities will include; song and movement, music and rhythm, storytelling and crafts. Camp concludes with a Final Share for family on the last day of camp.
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: TBD
Price: $265 Early Bird | $290 After January 31st

Curious George (Ages 3-5: Pre-K)
2025-07-14 09:00 - 2025-07-18 12:00
Join Curious George as he discovers new and ever-so-creative ways of frustrating The Man with the Yellow Hat! Campers will share in the joys of learning, curiosity, friendship, and forgiveness. Camp concludes with a Final Share for family on the last day of camp.
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Coming Soon!
Price: $265 Early Bird | $290 After January 31st

Footloose (Performance 1 of 8)
2025-07-18 19:00 | Encore @ Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 125 S. Old Glebe Rd, Arlington, 22204, United States
After moving from Chicago, newcomer Ren is in shock when he discovers the new town he calls home has banned dancing and rock music! As he struggles to fit in, he musters up the courage to challenge the status quo. Let loose with us in this big summer musical!
July 18 – 27, 2025 (8 performances) |Encore @ Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Thomas Jefferson Middle School (125 S. Old Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22204)
Tickets: $22 for Adults, $18 for Children, Students, Military and Seniors (ticket fees included)
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Footloose (Performance 2 of 8)
2025-07-19 14:00 | Encore @ Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 125 S. Old Glebe Rd, Arlington, 22204, United States
After moving from Chicago, newcomer Ren is in shock when he discovers the new town he calls home has banned dancing and rock music! As he struggles to fit in, he musters up the courage to challenge the status quo. Let loose with us in this big summer musical!
July 18 – 27, 2025 (8 performances) |Encore @ Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Thomas Jefferson Middle School (125 S. Old Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22204)
Tickets: $22 for Adults, $18 for Children, Students, Military and Seniors (ticket fees included)
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Footloose (Performance 3 of 8)
2025-07-19 19:00 | Encore @ Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 125 S. Old Glebe Rd, Arlington, 22204, United States

Footloose (Performance 4 of 8)
2025-07-20 14:00 | Encore @ Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 125 S. Old Glebe Rd, Arlington, 22204, United States

Kindergarten the Musical (Ages 3-5: Pre-K)
2025-07-21 09:00 - 2025-07-25 12:00
Go on a musical adventure with Berti and her friends as she learns to navigate Kindergarten! Using her big imagination, she expresses her feelings through fun song and dance numbers! Campers will share in the joys of learning, friendships, and trying new things. Camp concludes with a Final Share for family on the last day of camp.
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Coming Soon!
Price: $265 Early Bird | $290 After January 31st

Footloose (Performance 5 of 8)
2025-07-25 19:00 | Encore @ Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 125 S. Old Glebe Rd, Arlington, 22204, United States

Footloose (Performance 6 of 8)
2025-07-26 14:00 | Encore @ Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 125 S. Old Glebe Rd, Arlington, 22204, United States

Footloose (Performance 7 of 8)
2025-07-26 19:00 | Encore @ Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 125 S. Old Glebe Rd, Arlington, 22204, United States

Footloose (Performance 8 of 8)
2025-07-27 14:00 | Encore @ Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 125 S. Old Glebe Rd, Arlington, 22204, United States

Bluey (Ages 3-5: Pre-K)
2025-07-28 09:00 - 2025-08-01 12:00
July 28-August 1, 2025: Bluey
Join Bluey, Bingo, and all their friends for a fun week of camp! Together as an ensemble, we will learn to share ideas, collaborate, and play together. Campers will use their imagination to discover the wonderful world of creative play. Camp concludes with a Final Share for family on the last day of camp.
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Coming Soon!
Price: $265 Early Bird | $290 After January 31st

Auditions & Crew Interviews: Best Haunted House Ever!
2025-08-12 17:30 - 20:30 | Encore @ Cherrydale, 3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, 22207, United States
When students from two different high schools sneak into a local haunted house to scare their classmates, utter chaos ensues. At first it seems like the students are just pulling Halloween pranks, but when a spooky zombie and mysterious ghost don’t fit into the students’ haunting plans it can only mean one thing–they are not alone in the house! Happy haunting! We recommend this production for ages 6 and older.
Production Dates: September 26 – October 5, 2025
Students aged 9 and older are invited to audition for the cast and students 12 and older may also interview for crew positions.
Please arrive 20 minutes prior to your scheduled audition or interview slot. Please plan to wait, timeslots are meant to stagger arrivals and not a guarantee of when you will be seen.
Arrive with your cast/crew paperwork, including a filled out conflict calendar completed. Typed is very helpful if possible. Wear closed toe shoes and comfortable clothes for movement.
No prior preperation is needed.
More information about auditions can be found here: https://encorestage.org/auditions/ Questions? Email info@encorestage.org. Thank you!
Location: Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207)
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About Encore Stage & Studio “Theatre by Kids, for Kids!” Founded in 1967, 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. Encore strives to educate and entertain by offering productions each season that are by and for young people, and through enriching classes and workshops with qualified, enthusiastic teaching artists. Encore Stage & Studio is committed to promoting inclusion and equitable access to all of its programs. We believe that an artistic community is enhanced through diversity.

Encore's 2025 Open House
2025-09-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Encore @ Cherrydale, 3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, 22207, United States
Bring the whole family and step into the world of theatre with a fun morning of class samplers, meet‑and‑greets with our amazing teaching artists, and a sneak peek at our exciting fall season!
10:00–10:25am:
– Free Performance
10:45–11:15am:
– PreK (Ages 3–5): The Adventures of Peppa Pig
– Grades K–1 (Ages 5–7): Once Upon A Disney Broadway
Grades 3–5 (Ages 8–11): Saturday On Stage – Trio! A Circus Fairytale Mash-up
11:30–12:00pm
– Grades 2–4 (Ages 7–10): Broadway Junior Stars
About Encore Stage & Studio “Theatre by Kids, for Kids!” Founded in 1967, 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. Encore strives to educate and entertain by offering productions each season that are by and for young people, and through enriching classes and workshops with qualified, enthusiastic teaching artists. Encore Stage & Studio is committed to promoting inclusion and equitable access to all of its programs. We believe that an artistic community is enhanced through diversity.

Class #1: The Adventures of Peppa Pig for PreK (Ages 3-5)
2025-09-20 09:00 - 09:45 | Encore @ Cherrydale, 3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, 22207, United States
Jump in muddy puddles of imagination with our brand new theatre class for PreK kids inspired by the beloved world of Peppa Pig! Explore favorite stories with Peppa and George, Suzy Sheep, Rebecca Rabbit, and the whole gang through creative play, storytelling, and movement. Whether we’re pretending to visit Grandpa Pig’s garden or go on a family holiday, students will build confidence, have their creativity sparked, and have loads of giggles along the way!
Saturdays, September 20 – October 25, 2025 (5 sessions)
Class dates: 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/18, 10/25 (NO CLASS 10/11)
Time: 9:00am-9:45am
Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207)
Price: $130
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