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.

Live Theatre Performances & Auditions

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The Front Row Blog

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Congratulations to our 2022 STAR Award Recipients and Crewton of the Year!

By Encore Stage Team | June 6, 2022

We presented our STAR Awards on Sunday, June 5 at the Annie Jr. performance. These dedicated Encore students must have participated in at least eight Encore Stage & Studio productions: two onstage, two backstage on tech crew, one front of house crew, and three in any capacity. They join the ranks of many other Encore actors and […]

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#FridayFive 2022 Encore New Year Resolutions

By Encore Stage Team | January 7, 2022

It’s the first Friday of 2022 and we’ve got our #FridayFive New Year Resolutions for you at Encore! #1 – Be a Part of Something New – Audition for our World Premier of Riley O’Brien and the Lost Leprechaun! This world premier will be a memorable experience!  Fully vaccinated students aged 9 and older are […]

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What’s New at Encore by the Numbers

By Encore Stage Team | February 6, 2021

It’s a new month and we have new things in store for Encore! From in-person camp to virtual workshops, we’re excited for it all! Check it out by the numbers: #5 – FIVE Days of Fun for Spring Break Camp! We’re excited to announce our spring break camp will be outdoors and in-person! This year, […]

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Virtual Camp Review: Maria, Miles, & Morgan

By Encore Stage Team | August 28, 2020

We’re back on The Front Row blog with another parent review of this summer’s virtual camp programs. Maria was kind enough to share the experiences of her students Morgan and Miles, who have participated in many virtual camps with Encore this summer. Read on to hear more of her thoughts: This is our family’s first […]

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Virtual Camp Review: Jeff & Colin

By Encore Stage Team | August 25, 2020

We’re back on The Front Row blog with another parent review of this summer’s virtual camp programs. We’re excited to share another family’s perspective, so we’ll get right to it: Encore: Please briefly introduce yourself. What was your family’s previous experience with Encore prior to this summer, if any? Jeff: Our son had participated in […]

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Virtual Camp Review: Michelle & Ali

By Encore Stage Team | August 14, 2020

Welcome back to The Front Row blog. I hope you enjoyed Tuesday’s post, where we introduced a new mini-series of parental reviews of Encore’s virtual summer camp programs. Today we’re back, with some familiar faces and a new perspective on Stage Door in this unique format. Enjoy! Encore: Please briefly introduce yourself. What was your […]

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

Juli Walitt is Annabelle and Sydney Payne is Margie in Encore Stage & Studio's production of "Enchanted Bookshop Christmas." (Cindy Kane Photography)

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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