Encore Stage & Studio

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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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!

Onstage and Auditions

Performances: January 9-18, 2026
Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre
125 S. Old Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22204

Auditions: January 20, 2025
Encore @ Cherrydale
3701 Lorcom Ln Arlington, VA 22207

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The Front Row Blog

First-Timers to Leaders: Oliver & Xander on Musketeers

By Encore Stage Team | February 21, 2020

Feeling a sense of déjà vu this #FrontRowFriday? We don’t blame you – Encore’s next production, The Three Musketeers, last played at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre back in 2015. Several members of that production are back for another turn! Today, we’re chatting with two of the members of the cast, Oliver M. and Xander T. […]

Connecting and Working at Camp: Ryely R.

By Encore Stage Team | February 18, 2020

Welcome back to The Front Row, Encore friends! I hope you had a wonderful long weekend if you had one, and, if not, that you had a chance to enjoy the sunshine that finally came to visit. In case you missed it, on Friday we featured Lauren, one of our all-star former camp counselors. She […]

Learning and Working at Camp: Lauren M.

By Encore Stage Team | February 14, 2020

A lovely #FrontRowFriday to all of you Encore fans out there! Any reader of The Front Row is a Valentine of mine, that’s for sure. As you celebrate this cheerful holiday, we’re happy to share an interview with one of the most cheerful students we know: Lauren Maho has performed in many Encore season productions, […]

Flip the Script performs at The Kennedy Center | February 5, 2020

By Encore Stage Team | February 5, 2020

Encore Stage & Studio’s Flip the Script project engaged local students to develop an original theatre piece focused on Arlington, Virginia’s African American voices. The Day Nothing Happened, is a 45-minute production reflecting the emotional journey of Ronald Deskins, Michael Jones, Lance Newman, Gloria Thompson, and their community as they integrated Stratford Junior High School […]

Flip the Script: A Parent’s Perspective

By Encore Stage Team | February 4, 2020

In the spring of 2019, Encore had an idea: what would happen if we brought together local students, professional theatremakers, and historians to learn, discover, and explore to create an original piece of theatre centered around African-American voices right here in Arlington? The answer: Flip the Script. Through site visits, presentations by historians, and personal […]

Filling the Gaps: BTS with the Education Department

By Encore Stage Team | January 14, 2020

Happy #TechTuesday, Encore fans! Today we’re going behind the scenes of our Education department. We’re checking in with our awesome staff to learn more about how new themes and camp formats find their way into the summer lineup. From age 3 up to 18, we work to create unique and wonderful theatre experiences for every […]

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

Jingle Bell Jam the Remix performances are held at Gunston Arts Center - Theatre Two (2700 S. Lang St. Arlington, VA 22206)

Encore's production of Disney's High School Musical Jr performances are held at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre (125 S. Old Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22204)

Fall Session 2 classes are located at Encore @ Cherrydale (3701 Lorcom Ln. Arlington, VA 22207)

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