Theatre by Kids, for 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.
Audition for The Addams Family
For Cast Ages 9-13: Tuesday May 12 and Wednesday May 13, 2026 | 5:00pm-6:30pm.
For Cast Ages 14+ (Including College Students and Adults): Tuesday May 12 and Wednesday May 13, 2026 | 7:00pm-8:30pm
 For Crew Ages 12+ (Including College Students and Adults): Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 5:00-8:00pm
Summer 2026 at a Glance
Dates | Ages 3-5 PreK - Rising K Camp | Ages 5-9 It's Elementary | Ages 9-12 | Ages 12-15 Stage Door + Tech Camp |
June 15-18, 2026 | Winter "In Summer" (S. Arlington/Alexandria) | |||
June 22-26, 2026 | SOLD OUT! | Minecraft Adventures OR Drama with Moana (S. Arlington/Alexandria) | The Big Bad Musical (Part 1) | |
June 29-July 2, 2026 | SOLD OUT! | Broadway Bootcamp (Part 1) OR Comedy Central | The Big Bad Musical (Part 2) | |
July 6-10, 2026 | SOLD OUT! | Broadway Bootcamp (Part 2) OR Costume & Make-up Design SOLD OUT! | The Big Bad Musical (Part 3) OR Myth-Understood (Part 1) | |
July 13-17, 2026 | Paw Patrol SOLD OUT! | K-Pop Demon Hunters SOLD OUT! | Myth-Understood (Part 2) | |
July 20-24, 2026 | Summer on Stage: 101 Dalmatians Kids (Part 1) OR Broadway Kids Disney | |||
July 27-31, 2026 | Summer on Stage: 101 Dalmatians Kids (Part 2) OR K-Pop Demon Hunters (S. Arlington/ Alexandria) SOLD OUT! | Shakespeare's A Midsummers Night's Dream (Part 2) OR Scenes from The Lion, the Witch, & the Wardrobe (Alexandria) | Disney's High School Musical 2 Jr. (Part 2) | |
August 3-7, 2026 | SOLD OUT! | Disney Legends OR Knights, Crowns, & Dragon Tales (S. Arlington/Alexandria) | Disney's High School Musical 2 Jr. (Part 3) | |
August 10-14, 2026 | Fairytales: What Really Happened OR Beach Bash (S. Arlington/Alexandria) OR K-Pop Demon Hunters | |||
August 17-21, 2026 | ||||
August 24-28, 2026 | ||||
Creativity
At Encore, creativity takes center stage. Through theatre games, storytelling, movement, and imaginative play, kids are encouraged to explore ideas, take creative risks, and discover their own unique voices.
Confidence
Encore Stage & Studio offers hands-on experiences in performance, production, and teamwork where kids build confidence that carries far beyond the theatre, into school, friendships, and their wider community.
Empathy
At Encore, kids learn empathy by stepping into someone else’s story. In a supportive, collaborative space, young artists build compassion, respect, and understanding, skills that stay with them long after the curtain comes down.
