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
Meet the Student Directors – Annika H.
I’d like to introduce the director of A Murdered Mystery, one of our Student Directed One-Acts, Annika H! Annika has been involved in Encore’s programs since she was 7 years old. We are excited to have Annika joining this team of student directors, so read on to learn more about her! Encore: Why did you […]
Meet the Student Directors – Abigail H.
At the end of this week is opening night for Student Directed One-Acts, so today we’ve got another Meet the Director post for you! Abigail H has been around Encore since 2021, and it’s so exciting to have her in this student director role for 10 Ways to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse. Encore: Why did […]
Meet the Student Directors – Zach R.
Today we’re kicking off our “Meet the Directors” series on the Front Row Blog! Meet Zach R, director of Metropolis Man and Monster Survival Skills During a Gremlin Outbreak by D.M. Larson. Zach has been involved with Encore for almost 4 years, and his onstage credits include Charlotte’s Web, What Makes a Winner, Reindeer Games, […]
Learning the Art of Storytelling at Encore’s Play in a Day & Holiday Mini-Camps
Our Play in a Day and Holiday Mini-Camps are more than just fun, it’s also a chance for students to build storytelling skills that can last a lifetime! With our a la carte Spring Break Camp coming up next week, we are sharing 5 ways our Encore students learn about the art of storytelling at […]
Parker’s Performance Playbook – On Directing
Happy April, Encore Family! Although it feels like auditions happened just yesterday, the performances of our Student Directed One-Acts are coming up at the end of the month on April 25th and 26th. We have an exciting mini-series of interviews coming to the blog soon, where we will meet the student directors and hear all […]
Gaining Confidence through Theatre with Alum Hannah Knittig
It’s time for another Encore alumni interview! For today’s interview, we are looking back to last summer and an interview that our Arts Management Intern, Matthew Bloss-Baum did with alum Hannah Knittig. Hannah played Scar in The Lion King Jr. when Encore last did it in 2019, so it’s super cool to get to reconnect […]
