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.
Coming Soon: World Premiere of Sherlock in Wonderland
March 20-29, 2026
What happens when two of the most popular fictional characters of all time collide? Well, you will have to wait and see in Encore’s brand new original play!
Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre
125 S. Old Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22204
ASL Access performance available on Saturday, March 28, 3pm show. Email boxoffice@encorestage.org to be seated in the ASL section.
NEW! K-Pop Workshop
Monday, February 16, 2026
Time: 10:00am–4:00pm
This 6-hour K-Pop Workshop for students in Grades 3–8 is all about feelin’ the rhythm, hittin’ the notes, and makin’ your moment! Sing it Loud, dance it Hard, and Shine as you learn choreography and powerhouse vocals inspired by your favorite K-Pop hits.
You’ll be guided by our featured teaching artist, Yani Imani on performance tips, teamwork, and stage presence. By the end of the day, you won’t be "super shy!" You’ll bring the energy, own the stage, and leave ready for your encore!
Encore @ Cherrydale
3701 Lorcom Lane, Arlington, VA 22207
Fee: $150
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 | ; | Minecraft Adventures OR Drama with Moana (S. Arlington/Alexandria) | ; | The Big Bad Musical (Part 1) |
June 29-July 2, 2026 | ; | ; | Broadway Bootcamp (Part 1) OR Comedy Central | The Big Bad Musical (Part 2) |
July 6-10, 2026 | ; | ; | Broadway Bootcamp (Part 2) OR Costume & Make-up Design | The Big Bad Musical (Part 3) OR Myth-Understood (Part 1) |
July 13-17, 2026 | ; | 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 | ; | 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) | ; | ||
August 17-21, 2026 | ; | ; | ; | |
August 24-28, 2026 | ; | ; | ; | |
Happening Now
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
The Front Row Blog
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A very cheerful #TechTuesday to all of you Encore fans out there. This fall, we’re welcoming many new faces to the office and teaching teams; you’ve already met the lovely Gloria, our Marketing Apprentice, but stay tuned for even more introductions coming up this month. Today, however, we sit down with a familiar friendly face: […]
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Welcome to Marketing Apprentice Gloria!
Greetings and an energetic #FrontRowFriday to you all! Today on the blog, we’re delighted to introduce one of Encore’s newest staff members: our 2019/2020 Marketing Apprentice, Ge Gloria Dong! Encore: Briefly introduce yourself: what’s your past experience with theatre and/or marketing? Gloria: My background is in arts management. I have worked at In Series as an Art Administration Intern. […]
The Parents Speak: #EncoreSummer
A special #TechTuesday to all of our Encore fans out there. Keep the pumpkin spice at bay, because we’ve got two more weeks of glorious summer left! With camps specially tailored for ages 3 through 15, we’ve been having a blast so far this #EncoreSummer. Based on our feedback surveys, it seems safe to say that our campers and their parents […]
“A Community Treasure” – Looking Back w/ Susan Keady
As we move ahead from Encore’s momentous 50th Anniversary season, we wanted to sit down with Artistic Director Susan Keady to reflect on Encore’s glorious past and promising future. Encore: If you had to capture the essence of Encore in just three moments, which would you choose to share? Susan:• Sitting in a dark theatre […]
Exec Director Sara Duke is Chosen as an Honoree of Leadership Arlington’s Forty Under 40!
We are delighted to share exciting news! Encore Stage & Studio’s Executive Director, Sara Duke, has been chosen as an honoree of Leadership Arlington’s Forty Under 40! Today, December 4, 2015, Leadership Arlington celebrates the 40 impressive trailblazers in the 2015 Forty Under 40 honorees at the Army Navy Country Club. Forty Under 40 is […]
