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.

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The Front Row Blog

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#IndoorEncore: Fun Ideas for Theatre at Home

By Encore Stage Team | March 20, 2020

Happy #FrontRowFriday, Encore fans! Yes, it’s finally Friday. Does anyone else feel like this last week of working and schooling from home has lasted longer than usual? If you’re already going out of your head with boredom, you’re in the right place. We’ve got seven ideas to keep you in top performance condition, all while […]

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The Easiest Way to Have a Great Encore Audition

By Encore Stage Team | March 10, 2020

Greetings, readers! This #TechTuesday marks less than a week until Encore’s next round of auditions. The Frog Prince of Spamalot auditions next Monday and Tuesday. This “ribbeting” tale is sure to have audiences rolling in the aisles with laughter; don’t you want to be a part of it? What was that? A bit of stage […]

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From Backstage to the Booth: Musketeer Reflections w/ Kerstin F.

By Encore Stage Team | March 6, 2020

We’ve got another Musketeers throwback interview for you this #FrontRowFriday, this time with stage manager Kerstin F. Learn more about what a stage manager does throughout the rehearsal and show process, her thoughts on this new production, and more! What was your position on the last production of The Three Musketeers? Kerstin: It was my […]

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Musketeers Guest Reviewer: “Funny and Energetic!”

By Encore Stage Team | March 5, 2020

Hello! This is my second review for Encore Stage & Studio and I was very happy to be asked back. Why, do you ask? Because I really enjoy their productions! Even though I haven’t reviewed that many, I have seen a lot of their shows and this latest production did not disappoint! Encore is a […]

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Dramaturgy 101: The Three Musketeers

By Encore Stage Team | March 3, 2020

Welcome back to Dramaturgy 101! This month, we’re excited to revive Encore’s adaptation of The Three Musketeers, originally written for our 2014/2015 season by Matt Heap and Encore’s Artistic Director, Susan Keady. This production, like several of our other mainstage works this season, focuses on the power of stories and the art of their telling […]

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The Lady Returns: Alum Maggie Keane on Musketeers

By Encore Stage Team | February 28, 2020

Happy #FrontRowFriday and opening night to Encore’s production of The Three Musketeers! Today you’re in for a double treat: 1) A wonderful opening night performance (Go get your tickets!) and 2) A throwback interview with the original Milady de Winter from Encore’s 2015 production of Musketeers. With warm Encore memories, insider-peeks behind the curtain, and […]

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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