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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

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Being a Hero with Alum Gabriel Ashton Brown

By Parker Nelson | January 31, 2025

As we wrap up January, we are bringing you yet another alumni interview! Gabriel Brown is an artistic director and voice over artist who was active at Encore for many years as an actor and teaching artist. Welcome, Gabriel! Reintroduce yourself to us! Where are you now and what are you up to? My name […]

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The Magic of Theatre with Alum Eileen Sugameli

By Parker Nelson | January 24, 2025

At Encore, we love watching where our students go after their time in our programs and shows. Today we have another alum interview with Eileen Sugameli, who recently was highlighted in The Arlington Connection for her local short film premier. Read all about that here! Once you’ve checked that out, click back over here to […]

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Diving into the Arts with Alum Wyatt Fenner

By Parker Nelson | January 17, 2025

It’s #FrontRowFriday again here at Encore, and we are reconnecting with another alum! We last interviewed Wyatt Fenner during the pandemic, and he encouraged us with ideas for staying creative at home. Today he is following up on his creative projects and his Encore love story. Welcome back, Wyatt! Audiences want to know — are […]

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Meet Encore’s Education Apprentice, Mery Estrella

By Encore Stage Team | January 14, 2025

It’s a new year, and we are welcoming a new staff member! Mery Estrella is our new Education Apprentice, and she will be helping in our education programs as well as upcoming productions. Welcome Mery! Tell us about yourself and your new role at Encore! I am a recent George Mason University graduate with a […]

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Parker’s Performance Playbook – On Dancing

By Parker Nelson | January 13, 2025

Happy Monday, Encore readers! Yesterday we finished our first weekend of The Twelve Dancing Princesses at Thomas Jefferson Community Theater. Tickets are still available for the second weekend of shows, so grab them now! In honor of the show, I want to talk about the history of social dancing for today’s edition of Parker’s Performance […]

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Putting Together Puzzle Pieces with Alum Lauren Maho

By Parker Nelson | January 11, 2025

Happy #FrontRowFriday to you all, and happy snow week! Today we are circling back with an Encore alum that we interviewed in 2020, Lauren Maho. Lauren did a little bit of everything in her time at Encore, and she is doing some awesome things these days, so keep reading to catch up with her! Briefly […]