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Fall 2024 at a Glance

Pre-K
Ages 3-5

Grades K-1
Ages 5-7



Grades 2-4 Ages 5-7

Grades 3-5 Ages 8-11

Grades 4-5 Ages 9-11

Grades 6-8

Ages 11-14

Grades 9-12 Ages 14-18

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie 
Saturdays,

Oct.19-Dec.14
9:00-9:45am

Disney Dance

Saturdays,

Oct.19-Dec.14
9:00-10:00am 

Back to Broadway Basics

Saturdays,

Oct.19-Dec.14
10:15-11:15am

Saturday On Stage: Once Upon a Shoe Saturdays,
Sept.21-Nov.23
11:30am-1pm

Tools of the Trade
Saturdays,

Sept.21-Nov.23
11:30am-1pm

Flip the Script Auditions


Flip the Script Auditions
















Live Theatre Performances

Classes and Camps

Learn, play and explore the world of theatre with Encore Stage & Studio! Develop the creativity, empathy and more through Encore's theatre classes and camps.

Encore Stage & Studio offers:

The Front Row Blog

#FridayFive Series: Your 5 New Year’s Resolutions for 2024!

By Aileen Christian | January 5, 2024

We’ve got your 5 New Year’s resolutions for 2024! #1 – Make Some Family Time at the Theatre!Come see Finding Nemo Jr. musical and celebrate together at the Under the Sea Ball! …

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#FridayFiveSeries: Here are 5 Final Things To Do Before Winter Break ENDS!

By Aileen Christian | December 29, 2023

We hope you’ve been having a fun, festive and safe winter break! We’ve got 5 final things to do before it ends and to cross off your list before a …

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Meet our Marketing & Development Coordinator: Josie Ziemski

By Aileen Christian | November 17, 2023

From content creation to leading the front of house crew, our 2023 Arts Management intern made a lasting impression. We’re so excited to reintroduce you to Josie Ziemski, our new …

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Meet 2023/2024 Arts Apprentice (Taylor Rawlings)

By Aileen Christian | November 16, 2023

If you enjoyed the music direction in our 2023 summer show Freaky Friday as much as we did, you’ll gonna love the newest member of the Encore team! Meet Taylor …

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Meet 2023/2024 Arts Apprentice (Shannon Rodgers Version)

By Aileen Christian | November 16, 2023

We love seeing Encore alumni return in various roles, so we’re more than excited to introduce to our 2023/2024 Arts Apprentice Shannon Rodgers! Formally a duchess in a memorable 2015 …

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Meet our 2023 Programming Assistant, Brian Hernandez

By Aileen Christian | November 16, 2023

We’re so glad to add a 2023 member in our Encore team this fall. If you were with us during the summers of 2019 and 2020, you’ll see someone familiar! …

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Encore in the Community: 3 Special Moments this 2023 Summer

By Aileen Christian | August 18, 2023

This summer has been a special one, as we’ve been fortunate to share the magic of theatre to the greater community. Here are 3 special moments that made it a …

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Meet Josie Ziemski, 2023 Arts Management Intern

By Aileen Christian | June 30, 2023

We’re so excited to have Josie on the administrative team this summer as our 2023 Arts Management Intern! Learn about her passion for theatre and how the performing arts gave …

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Meet Senior Experience Intern, Aidan P.

By Aileen Christian | June 10, 2023

In the last three weeks we welcomed a new face in the administrative office, but this face is far from new to Encore! Meet our Senior Experience Intern Aidan and …

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Encore Alum Reviews Charlotte’s Web

By Encore Contributor | June 7, 2023

Encore alum, Xander Tilock shares his review of Charlotte’s Web: “With the right words, you can change the world.”  This sentiment speaks right to the heart of Encore Stage and …

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Reviews

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Freaky Friday

“The entire student, teen, and kids ensembles, as well as several talented adults, shined...”
- Maryland Theatre Guide

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

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.

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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