Encore Stage & Studio

Theatre by Kids, for Kids!

Fall 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

The Adventures of Peppa Pig Class

Sept. 20 - Oct. 25

Once Upon a Disney Broadway Class Sept. 20 - Oct. 25

Broadway Junior Stars Class

Sept. 20 - Oct. 25

Saturday On Stage: Trio

Sept. 17- Dec. 13

Audition for Cast or Crew (Ages +12) Jingle Bell Jam Oct.14

Audition for Cast or Crew (Ages +12) Jingle Bell Jam Oct.14

Super Kitties & Paw Patrol to the Rescue Class

Nov. 1 - Dec. 13

Holiday Mini Camp Oct. 20

Magic of Musicals Class (Grades 4-5)

Sept. 29 - Nov. 24

Broadway Show Hits & Choreo Workshop - Wicked

Oct. 20

Tools of the Trade Class Sept. 29 - Nov. 24

Halloween Make-Up Workshop

Oct. 25

Broadway Junior Stars Part 2 Class

Nov. 1 - Dec. 13

Halloween Make-Up Workshop

Oct. 25

Broadway Show Hits & Choreo Workshop - Wicked

Oct. 20

Happily Ever Disney Class

Nov. 1 - Nov. 29

Halloween Make-Up Workshop (Ages 9+)

Oct. 25

Halloween Make-Up Workshop

Oct. 25

Happening Now

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.

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

(As of September 25, 2025)

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Explore the world of theatre with Encore Stage & Studio! Develop the confidence, creativity, empathy and more through Encore's theatre classes and camps.

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The Front Row Blog

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#FridayFive Series: Your 5 New Year’s Resolutions for 2024!

By Aileen Christian | January 5, 2024

We’ve got your 5 New Year’s resolutions for 2024! #1 – Make Some Family Time at the Theatre!Come see Finding Nemo Jr. musical and celebrate together at the Under the Sea Ball! Join us for this underwater adventure in Encore’s production of Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr The Musical! This beloved story follows Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, who lives […]

#FridayFiveSeries: Here are 5 Final Things To Do Before Winter Break ENDS!

By Aileen Christian | December 29, 2023

We hope you’ve been having a fun, festive and safe winter break! We’ve got 5 final things to do before it ends and to cross off your list before a new year begins! Let’s get counting! #1 – Attention Teens! – Apply for Encore’s Summer Jobs and Volunteer Opportunities!Encore is seeking students with a passion […]

Meet our Marketing & Development Coordinator: Josie Ziemski

By Aileen Christian | November 17, 2023

From content creation to leading the front of house crew, our 2023 Arts Management intern made a lasting impression. We’re so excited to reintroduce you to Josie Ziemski, our new Marketing and Development Coordinator! We’re so glad to have you on our marketing and development departments! What made you want to return to Encore?When I […]

Meet 2023/2024 Arts Apprentice (Taylor Rawlings)

By Aileen Christian | November 16, 2023

If you enjoyed the music direction in our 2023 summer show Freaky Friday as much as we did, you’ll gonna love the newest member of the Encore team! Meet Taylor Rawlings and her latest Encore endeavor as our 2023/2024 Arts Apprentice! Learn about her background in voice and her newest Encore journey (a true “TV”, […]

Meet 2023/2024 Arts Apprentice (Shannon Rodgers Version)

By Aileen Christian | November 16, 2023

We love seeing Encore alumni return in various roles, so we’re more than excited to introduce to our 2023/2024 Arts Apprentice Shannon Rodgers! Formally a duchess in a memorable 2015 Encore production, learn about this unique Encore journey (Shannon’s version). Tell us about yourself! My name is Shannon! I’m from Falls Church, Virginia. I studied […]

Meet our 2023 Programming Assistant, Brian Hernandez

By Aileen Christian | November 16, 2023

We’re so glad to add a 2023 member in our Encore team this fall. If you were with us during the summers of 2019 and 2020, you’ll see someone familiar! Returning to Encore as a Programming Assistant, meet (again!) Brian Hernandez! Tell us about yourself! I’m originally from the Falls Church area but my roots […]

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

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Plan your visit

The Best Haunted House Ever performances are held at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre (125 S. Old Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22204)

A Sidewalk Stroll performance are held at Theatre On The Run (3700 S. Four Mile Run Dr. Arlington, VA 22206)

Spring classes are located at Encore @ Cherrydale (3701 Lorcom Ln. Arlington, VA 22207)

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