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Theatre by Kids, for Kids!

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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.

Fall 2024 & Winter 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

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Class

Sat., Oct. 19 - Dec. 14

Nov. 27 Holiday Mini-Camp

Back to Broadway Basics Class
Sat., Oct. 19 - Dec 14

Nov. 27 Play in a Day Camp

Tools of The Trade Feb. 6 - Mar. 27

Pre-Audition Workshop Mar. 8

Rainbow Fish 
Sat., Jan. 25 - Feb. 22

Dec. 23 Holiday Mini-Camp

Nov. 27 Holiday Mini-Camp

Dec. 23 Play in a Day Camp

Broadway Hits & Choreo Worskhop
Feb. 17

Volunteer Camp Counselor

Return of the Wild Things
Sat., Jan. 25 - Feb. 22

The Magic of Musicals (grades 4) Thurs., Feb. 6 - Mar. 27

Broadway Basics - The Next Step 
Sat., Jan. 25 - Feb. 22

Broadway Hits & Choreo Worskhop
Feb. 17


Volunteer Camp Counselor

Jan. 30 Holiday Mini-Camp

Saturday On Stage: Fairytale Network 
Jan. 25 - Mar. 29

Pre-Audition Workshop Mar. 8


The Magic of Musicals (grades 4-5) Thurs., Feb. 6 - Mar. 27

Pre-Audition Workshop Mar. 8


Live Theatre Performances & Auditions

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

Alumni Friendship Going Strong: “A Decade and Counting”

By Encore Stage Team | December 6, 2019

Happy #FrontRowFriday, Encore fans! We’ve got a special treat for you today. Two of our awesome Encore alums reconnected with us to chat about favorite show memories, lasting friendships, and the power of theatre. Please welcome Lauren Monsivaiz and Olivia Hammermaster! How did you meet? Our families moved into a new neighborhood at the same […]

Development Officer Kelley O’Dell Reporting for Duty

By Encore Stage Team | November 29, 2019

Happy #FrontRowFriday, Encore fans! We hope that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family yesterday. This Friday, we’d like to introduce you to another member of our Encore family: Kelley O’Dell. Let’s dive in! Encore: Please introduce yourself (how you have been involved with Encore, etc.) Kelley: My name is Kelley O’Dell and I […]

Capturing Magic with Cindy Kane

By Encore Stage Team | November 26, 2019

This #TechTuesday, we are delighted to step behind the scenes to interview someone who helps create the face of Encore as you know it: photographer Cindy Kane. Her beautiful images brighten up our website, the season brochure, and, of course, The Front Row blog! Let’s learn more about her process and some of her top […]

An Attitude of Gratitude

By Encore Stage Team | November 22, 2019

Happy #FrontRowFriday, everyone! Next week, many of you will go around the table and share what you are thankful for this year. Since we will all be celebrating with our own families over Thanksgiving, our Encore family took some time during yesterday’s staff meeting to reflect on the past year and all the joys it […]

What’s in My Rehearsal Bag: Bridget S.

By Encore Stage Team | November 19, 2019

Happy #TechTuesday, everyone! Today we’re excited to chat with the lovely Bridget in this latest installment of our new “Rehearsal Bag” series. Let’s find out what keeps this CSI actor ready to go! Hi, my name is Bridget Schaller and I go to St. Thomas More Cathedral School. This will be my third production with […]

The CFC: Giving by the Letter

By Encore Stage Team | November 15, 2019

This #FrontRowFriday marks just over two weeks away from one of the largest charitable events of the year, Giving Tuesday. To keep us in the holiday giving spirit, we’re featuring blogs about various ways you can support “Theatre by kids, for kids” this season. (Did you catch our handy Season of Giving Resource Guide last […]

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

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

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