Class #8: The Magic of Musicals for Grades 4-5
2025-11-24 17:30 - 18:30 UTC | Encore @ Cherrydale, 3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, 22207, United States
Explore your favorite musicals and discover new shows in this high-energy class. Learn to interpret a song and dazzle your audience as you build confidence in your performance skills. This class may be repeated, as we’ll focus on new songs and scenes each session.
Mondays, September 29 – November 24, 2025 (8 sessions)
Class Dates: 9/29, 10/6, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24 (NO CLASS 10/13)
Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207)
Fee: $195
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Class #8: Tools of the Trade for Grades 6-8
2025-11-24 17:45 - 18:45 | Encore @ Cherrydale, 3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, 22207, United States
Sharpen your actors’ tools in this skill-building class! Use your voice, your body, and your imagination to create new characters, improvise new storylines and design your setting. Build your skills on improv, playwriting and more! It’s your Encore Era!
Mondays, September 29 – November 24, 2025 (8 sessions)
Class Dates: 9/29, 10/6, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24 (NO CLASS 10/13)
Time: 5:45pm – 6:45pm
Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207)
Fee: $195
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Wicked Mini-Camp & Play in a Day
2025-11-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Encore @ Cherrydale, 3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, 22207, United States
Students will discover the world of theatre alongside characters like Glinda, Elphaba, and Fiyero in this Gravity Defying Camp! With a day full of theatre games, crafts, creative activities and storytelling all in a safe and supportive environment your student is sure to be popular too!
Holiday Mini Camps for Grades K-2
Play in a Day for Grades 3-5
When school’s off, Encore’s on…onstage, that is! While school is on a short vacation, Encore will take its students on a vacation of a lifetime–into popular films/stories and literary destinations!
Students in grades K-2 will discover the world of theatre through different themes! Enjoy a day of theatre games, crafts, creative activities, and storytelling in a safe and supportive environment. Students in grades 3-5 will craft, play and learn about theatre through storytelling and create a play in just one day!
Camp Hours: 10am – 4pm
AM Extended Hours: 8:30am – 10:00am
PM Extended Hours: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Camp Fee: $95
$15 AM Extended hours and $15 PM Extended hours
Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207)
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Jingle Bell Jam The Remix
2025-12-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-06 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-07 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-14 15:30 - 17:00 | Gunston Arts Center, 2700 S. Lang Street, Arlington, VA, 22206, United States
Join us for Encore’s newest holiday tradition, Jingle Bell Jam! Back for a second year, this fun, family centered revue celebrates all winter holidays. Our talented students will perform heartwarming scenes and classic holiday songs with a live band. Jingle Bell Jam the Remix is the perfect way to deck the halls and bring in the holiday spirit! Recommended for ages 4 and older.
Tickets are $13 for children, students, seniors, and military, $16 for adults, and $11 for group sales of 10 or more people, applied automatically at check out.
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 #5: Super Kitties & Paw Patrol to the Rescue for PreK (Ages 3-5)
2025-12-06 09:00 - 09:45 | Encore @ Cherrydale, 3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, 22207, United States
It’s a superhero dream team with this exciting mash‑up! In this playful drama class, our youngest performers dive into the worlds of Adventure Bay and KittyDale—where the brave pups of Paw Patrol and the clever cats of SuperKitties join forces to save the day. Through lively role‑play and interactive storytelling, students will step into their favorite characters, act out daring rescues, and help solve imaginative challenges.
Saturdays, November 1 -December 13, 2025 (sessions)
Class dates: 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 12/6, 12/13 (NO CLASS 11/29)
Time: 9:00am-9:45am
Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207)
Price: $155
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Class #5: Happily Ever Disney for Grades K-1
2025-12-06 09:00 - 10:00 | Encore @ Cherrydale, 3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, 22207, United States
Get ready to “let it go” on the dance floor! In this upbeat class, students will explore the joy of dancing while learning songs from beloved Disney Broadway musicals. “Be Our Guest” as we try out simple choreography, and discover how stories come alive on stage. Your child will learn rhythm, movement, and confidence to “Go the Distance.” Join us and watch your young performer’s heart say, “I just can’t wait to be on Broadway!”
Saturdays, November 1 -December 13, 2025 (6 sessions)
Class dates: Class dates: 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 12/6, 12/13 (NO CLASS 11/29)
Time: 9:00am-10:00am
Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207)
Price: $155
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Class #5: Broadway Junior Stars for Grades 2-4
2025-12-06 10:15 - 11:15 | Encore @ Cherrydale, 3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, 22207, United States
Whether you’re brand new or returning for more, this class is the perfect spotlight for students in grades 2–4 to grow their musical theatre skills. Together, we’ll learn to perform a show-stopping musical number—singing, dancing, and mastering exciting lyrics from popular Broadway hits. Come join the fun, build your confidence, and take your love of musical theatre to the next level!
Saturdays, November 1 -December 13, 2025 (6 sessions)
Class dates: Class dates: 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 12/6, 12/13 (NO CLASS 11/29)
Time: 10:15am – 11:15am
Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207)
Price: $155
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Class #10: Saturday On Stage: Trio! The Fairytale Circus Mashup | Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-11)
2025-12-06 11:30 - 13:00 | Encore @ Cherrydale, 3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, 22207, United States
Saturday on Stage is a performance opportunity for Grades 3-5! The class culminates in a fully staged One Act Play!
Take you acting skills to the next level with Saturday on Stage! TRIO! is a circus fairytale mash-up rooted in the rule of threes! Embark on a fast-paced adventure through a trilogy of storybook favorites featuring three characters: The Three Bears from Goldilocks, The Three Little Pigs, and the Three Bily Goats Gruff. Develop your theatre skills in this 1.5-hour class culminating in a performance of a One-Act Play!
Saturdays, September 20 – December 13, 2025 (11 sessions)
Class dates: 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 12/6, 12/13 (NO CLASS 10/11 and 11/29)
Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207)
Fee: $295
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Class #6: Super Kitties & Paw Patrol to the Rescue for PreK (Ages 3-5)
2025-12-13 09:00 - 09:45 | Encore @ Cherrydale, 3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, 22207, United States

Class #6: Happily Ever Disney for Grades K-1
2025-12-13 09:00 - 22:00 | Encore @ Cherrydale, 3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, 22207, United States

Class #6: Broadway Junior Stars for Grades 2-4
2025-12-13 10:15 - 11:15 | Encore @ Cherrydale, 3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, 22207, United States

Class #11: Saturday On Stage: Trio! The Fairytale Circus Mashup | Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-1
2025-12-13 11:30 - 13:00 | Encore @ Cherrydale, 3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, 22207, United States

Jingle Bell Jam The Remix
2025-12-13 15:00 - 17:00 | VA

Jingle Bell Jam The Remix
2025-12-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Encore Stage and Studio, 3701 Lorcom Lane, Arlington, VA, 22207, United States

The Grinch Mini-Camp & Play in a Day
2025-12-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Encore @ Cherrydale, 3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, 22207, United States
Explore the World of theatre with the Grinch and the inhabitants of Whoville. Enjoy a day of theatre games, crafts, creative activities, and storytelling in a safe and supportive environment. As your students learns the Joy of theatre perhaps their hearts might grow 3 sizes this day!
Holiday Mini Camps for Grades K-2
Play in a Day for Grades 3-5
When school’s off, Encore’s on…onstage, that is! While school is on a short vacation, Encore will take its students on a vacation of a lifetime–into popular films/stories and literary destinations!
Students in grades K-2 will discover the world of theatre through different themes! Enjoy a day of theatre games, crafts, creative activities, and storytelling in a safe and supportive environment. Students in grades 3-5 will craft, play and learn about theatre through storytelling and create a play in just one day!
Camp Hours: 10am – 4pm
AM Extended Hours: 8:30am – 10:00am
PM Extended Hours: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Camp Fee: $95
$15 AM Extended hours and $15 PM Extended hours
Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207)
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Elf Mini-Camp & Play in a Day
2025-12-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Encore @ Cherrydale, 3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, 22207, United States
Explore the World of theatre with the Story of Elf. Enjoy a day of theatre games, crafts, creative activities, and storytelling in a safe and supportive environment alongside characters like Buddy, Papa Elf, Santa, and More!
Holiday Mini Camps for Grades K-2
Play in a Day for Grades 3-5
When school’s off, Encore’s on…onstage, that is! While school is on a short vacation, Encore will take its students on a vacation of a lifetime–into popular films/stories and literary destinations!
Students in grades K-2 will discover the world of theatre through different themes! Enjoy a day of theatre games, crafts, creative activities, and storytelling in a safe and supportive environment. Students in grades 3-5 will craft, play and learn about theatre through storytelling and create a play in just one day!
Camp Hours: 10am – 4pm
AM Extended Hours: 8:30am – 10:00am
PM Extended Hours: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Camp Fee: $95
$15 AM Extended hours and $15 PM Extended hours
Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207)
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Disney's High School Musical Jr.
2026-01-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-10 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-11 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-17 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-17 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre, 125 S. Old Glebe Road, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States
Join Troy, Gabriella, and the students of East High in Disney’s High School Musical Jr., a fun-filled musical about friendship, self-discovery, and following your dreams. As cliques clash and the “status quo” is challenged, this energetic show reminds everyone that it’s okay to break the mold and shine in your own way. Recommended for ages 4 and older.
Tickets are $13 for children, students, seniors, and military, $16 for adults, and $11 for group sales of 10 or more people, applied automatically at check out.
The free parking garage is located at the far end of the new Alice West Fleet Elementary School (115 S Old Glebe Rd) on the right. There are two sharp turns, as well as a median at the entrance to the parking garage. Patrons are welcome to park on either level of the garage. There are stairs and an elevator located on each level.
If you would like to drop off closer to the theatre entrance, please use the loop. To reach the loop, you will initially pass the garage entrance, complete the loop, then return to the garage or continue straight to reach the street.
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.

Pre-Audition Workshop: Sherlock in Wonderland (Ages 9+)
2026-01-10 12:00 - 14:00 | Encore @ Cherrydale, 3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, 22207, United States
Our optional pre-audition workshops help students learn what to expect at an Encore audition and how to present themselves. Join us to remove the mystery from the audition process and prepare yourself for Sherlock in Wonderland open call!
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Time: 12:00pm–2:00pm
Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Lane, Arlington, VA 22207)
Fee: $80
No refunds will be issued unless the workshop is cancelled.

Wildcats Triathlon Decathlon
2026-01-10 14:00 - 14:30 | Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre, 125 S. Old Glebe Road, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States
This high-energy pre-show experience lets you train like a Wildcat as you rotate through three fun-filled stations! Test your smarts with Taylor and Gabriella in a High School Musical trivia challenge, shoot hoops with Troy and Chad, and learn the show-stopping moves of “Bop to the Top” with Sharpay and Ryan. It’s the ultimate team warm-up before showtime—fun, interactive, and perfect for fans of all ages. So grab your game face and get ready to “get’cha head in the game!”
$9 in advance, $10 at the door. Pre-Show Event begins at 2pm. Children must be accompanied by a chaperone. Free for adults.

Troy & Gabriella's Karaoke Party
2026-01-16 18:00 - 18:30 | Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre, 125 S. Old Glebe Road, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States
Before the curtain rises, step into the spotlight at Troy and Gabriella’s Karaoke Party! Join the cast and crew onstage for an unforgettable pre-show experience where the audience becomes part of the East High fun. Sing along to your favorite High School Musical and Disney Y2K hits, and cheer for your friends as you warm up your vocal cords with the Wildcats! Perfect for all ages, this interactive karaoke party will ring in the new year to “the start of something new!”
$9 in advance $10 at the door. Pre-Show Event begins at 2pm. Children must be accompanied by a chaperone. Free for adults.
