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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!

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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 Enroll Now
Mermaid Tales Class Sat. April 5-May 17 Enroll Now label	Mar. 14 Holiday Mini-Camp Return to Zootopia Enroll Now	The Magic of Musicals (grades 4) Thurs., Feb. 6 - Mar. 27	Mar. 14 Play in a Day Camp Return to Zootopia Enroll Now		Apply for Summer Counselor Job (ages 16+) Apply Now
Join us in the audience for The Wizard of Oz May 30-Jun. 8 Buy Tickets	Mar. 28 Holiday Mini-Camp Mulan Enroll Now	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+) Email Edu Team	Audition for Cast or Crew One-Act Play Mar. 11 Audition
	Mar. 31 Holiday Mini-Camp Enroll Now	Audition for One-Act Play Mar. 11 (only for ages 9+) Audition	Wizard of Oz & One-Act Play Pre-Audition Workshop Mar. 8 (only for ages 9+) SOLD OUT	Audition for One-Act Play Mar. 11 Audition	Audition for Cast or Crew Wizard of Oz Mar. 18 Audition
	Mar. 31 Holiday Mini-Camp Encore Toy Stories Enroll Now	Mar. 14 Holiday Mini-Camp Return to Zootopia Enroll Now	Audition for One-Act Play Mar. 11 (only for ages 9+) Audition		Apply for Summer Counselor In Training (ages 13+) Apply Now
	Disney Moves Saturday Class April 5-May 17 Enroll Now label	Broadway: Emerald City Sat. April 5-May 17 Enroll Now label	Audition for Cast or Crew Wizard of Oz Mar. 18 Audition	Audition for Cast or Crew Wizard of Oz Mar. 18 Audition	Volunteer Mini-Camp Counselor (ages 13+) Email Edu Team
			Apr. 14-21 A la carte Spring Break Camp Enroll Now	Apply for Summer Counselor In Training (ages 13+) Apply Now

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		Broadway Kids Disney: Water and Ice (Fairlington/Alexandria)			Enroll Now
June 23-27, 2025	Eureka!	Mission Impossible or Broadway Kids Disney: Heroes and Sidekicks (Fairlington/Alexandria)	Summer Stories	The Great Cell Phone Catastrophe (Part 1)	Enroll Now
June 30-July 3, 2025	Mickey Mouse Clubhouse	Transformers: Competition for the Ages	Broadway Bootcamp (Part 1) OR Season Sampler	The Great Cell Phone Catastrophe (Part 2) OR Aladdin Jr. (Part 1)	Enroll Now
July 7-11, 2025	Dora the Explorer	Encore School of Wizardry	Broadway Bootcamp (Part 2) OR Costume and Makeup Design	Aladdin Jr. (Part 2)	Enroll Now
July 14-18, 2025	Curious George	Broadway Kids Disney: Water and Ice (North Arlington)	Summer Stooges	Aladdin Jr. (Part 3)	Enroll Now
July 21-25, 2025	Kindergarten the Musical	Broadway Kids Disney: Heroes and Sidekicks (North Arlington)	Commedia Dell'Arte and Mask Work	The Dumbest Play Ever (Part 1)	Enroll Now
July 28-August 1, 2025	Bluey	Drama with Moana or Broadway Kids Disney: Water and Ice (South Arlington)	Stage Combat Adventures	The Dumbest Play Ever (Part 2) or Avatar: The Last Airbender	Enroll Now
August 4-8, 2025		The Magic School Bus Adventures or Broadway Kids Disney: Heroes and Sidekicks (South Arlington)	Scene Stealers	The Ultimate Audition Experience	Enroll Now
August 11-15, 2025		The Saga of the Galaxy	Legends Come to Life	Usher: A Totally Teen Comedy (Part 1)	Enroll Now
August 18-22, 2025		Encore Summer Beach Bash	Live from Encore!	Usher: A Totally Teen Comedy (Part 2)	Enroll 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.

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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

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 […]

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Season of Giving Resource Guide

By Encore Stage Team | November 8, 2019

By whichever metric you use (the Starbucks holiday menu, the passing of Halloween, etc.), the holiday season is officially upon us. For many of us, these coming months will be a whirlwind of festivities, delicious food, and, most importantly, special times with family and friends. For me, an additional joy can be found in taking […]

Inspiring, Emotional, and Raw: Breaking Down Walls w/ Flip the Script

By Encore Stage Team | November 1, 2019

This #FrontRowFriday, we’ve got a captivating and timely interview for all the Encore fans out there, so we’ll cut right to the chase: read on to learn more about the thought-provoking research and devising that’s had the cast of Flip the Script hard at work since this summer. Participants Ryely and Kylen share about their […]

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Dare Mighty Things – Encore Alum Ethan Stern

By Encore Stage Team | October 15, 2019

Here we are, on another wonderful #TechTuesday. After a fantastic opening weekend of Disney’s Frozen Jr., where over 1,300 patrons joined in our homecoming to Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre, we’re definitely in the mood to keep the party going. You’ve heard from Sarah Conrad, our Encore alumna turned director, a pair of lovely sisters who […]

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Plan Your Visit to the Theatre | Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre

By Encore Stage Team | October 11, 2019

The parking garage is located at the far end of the new Alice West Fleet Elementary School (115 S Old Glebe Rd) on the right. There are two sharp turns, as well as a median at the entrance to the parking garage. Patrons are welcome to park on either level of the garage. There are […]

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A Frozen Family Affair: The Payne Sisters

By Encore Stage Team | October 11, 2019

A Frozen #FrontRowFriday to all the Encore fans out there! We’re buzzing with anticipation leading up to the opening of Disney’s Frozen Jr. this evening at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre. It’s our first production back in our home theatre since The Jungle Book back in 2017. We are definitely full of family feeling, returning to […]