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

Live Theatre Performances & Auditions

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

Mermaid Tales Class Sat. April 5-May 17

Disney Moves Saturday Class April 5-May 17

Broadway: Emerald City Sat. April 5-May 17

Apr. 14-21 A la carte Spring Break Camp

Audition for Cast or Crew(ages 12+) Footloose

May 19 & 20

Audition for Cast or Crew(ages 12+) Footloose

May 19 & 20

Join us in the audience for The Wizard of Oz (WOZ)

May 30-Jun. 8

Join us in the audience for The Wizard of Oz
May 30-Jun. 8

Join us in the audience for One-Act Plays

Apr. 25-26

Audition for Cast (9+) Footloose

May 19 & 20

Join us in the audience for One-Act Plays

Apr. 25-26

Join us in the audience for One-Act Plays

Apr. 25-26

Join us in the Preshow Experience "Somewhere Over the Rainbow Scavenger Hunt"

May 31, 3pm performance of WOZ

Join us in the Preshow Experience "Somewhere Over the Rainbow Scavenger Hunt"

May 31, 3pm performance of WOZ

Join us in the audience for The Wizard of Oz
May 30-Jun. 8

Join us in the audience for One-Act Plays

Apr. 25-26

Join us in the audience for The Wizard of Oz
May 30-Jun. 8

Join us in the audience for The Wizard of Oz
May 30-Jun. 8

Join us in the Preshow Experience "Dorothy's Dance Party"

June 7, 3pm performance of WOZ

Join us in the Preshow Experience "Dorothy's Dance Party"

June 7, 3pm performance of WOZ

Join us in the Preshow Experience "Somewhere Over the Rainbow Scavenger Hunt"

May 31, 3pm performance of WOZ

Join us in the audience for The Wizard of Oz
May 30-Jun. 8

Join us in the Preshow Experience "Dorothy's Dance Party"

June 7, 3pm performance of WOZ

Join us in the Preshow Experience "Dorothy's Dance Party"

June 7, 3pm performance of WOZ

Join us in the Preshow Experience "Somewhere Over the Rainbow Scavenger Hunt"

May 31, 3pm performance of WOZ

Join us in the Preshow Experience "Dorothy's Dance Party"

June 7, 3pm performance of WOZ

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.

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

Learn and play with us!

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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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 […]

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Virtual Camp Review: Dasha & Sayuri

By Encore Stage Team | August 11, 2020

Welcome back to The Front Row blog, Encore fans. This #TechTuesday, I’m excited to introduce a new series. The staff here at Encore love what we do and deeply believe in the power of theatre to bring happiness, encourage growth, and build friendships…but you hear us share about that quite a bit. Want a fresh […]

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“Kindness and Enthusiasm” w/ Alum Wyatt Fenner

By Aileen Christian | May 29, 2020

Welcome back to the Front Row blog, Encore fans! Today we’re excited to share a new interview with another one of our accomplished alumni. Join us as Wyatt Fenner shares his recent projects, advice to theatre newcomers, and a few of his favorite Encore memories, including…a love story? Read on to learn more! Encore: Please […]

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Simply “The Best” with Techie Gabby S.

By Encore Stage Team | May 19, 2020

Happy #TechTuesday, Encore fans! Today we’re excited to chat with one of our Encore “crewtons,” Gabby. We’re excited to learn more about her theatre experiences and what keeps her coming back to participate on our tech crews. Let’s go! Encore: Please briefly introduce yourself. How did you get involved with Encore? Gabby: I’m Gabby Simek […]

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Creativity & Joy with Encore’s Staff

By Encore Stage Team | May 8, 2020

Another #FrontRowFriday is upon us, friends. I don’t know about you, but the weekend certainly brings a spring to my step (even if the only place I’m walking is around my house or neighborhood). Before you log off for a weekend of relaxation and pampering for the moms in your life, please enjoy some wise […]

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

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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

Student Directed One-Acts performances are held at Theatre On The Run (3700 S. Four Mile Run Dr. Arlington, VA 22206)

The Wizard of Oz  performances are held at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre (125 S. Old Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22204)

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

info@encorestage.org (703)548-1154

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