Encore Stage & Studio

Theatre by Kids, for Kids!

Fall 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

The Adventures of Peppa Pig Class

Sept. 20 - Oct. 25

Once Upon a Disney Broadway Class Sept. 20 - Oct. 25

Broadway Junior Stars Class

Sept. 20 - Oct. 25

Saturday On Stage: Trio

Sept. 17- Dec. 13

Audition for Cast or Crew (Ages +12) Jingle Bell Jam Oct.14

Audition for Cast or Crew (Ages +12) Jingle Bell Jam Oct.14

Super Kitties & Paw Patrol to the Rescue Class

Nov. 1 - Dec. 13

Holiday Mini Camp Oct. 20

Magic of Musicals Class (Grades 4-5)

Sept. 29 - Nov. 24

Broadway Show Hits & Choreo Workshop - Wicked

Oct. 20

Tools of the Trade Class Sept. 29 - Nov. 24

Halloween Make-Up Workshop

Oct. 25

Broadway Junior Stars Part 2 Class

Nov. 1 - Dec. 13

Halloween Make-Up Workshop

Oct. 25

Broadway Show Hits & Choreo Workshop - Wicked

Oct. 20

Happily Ever Disney Class

Nov. 1 - Nov. 29

Halloween Make-Up Workshop (Ages 9+)

Oct. 25

Halloween Make-Up Workshop

Oct. 25

Happening 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.

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

(As of September 25, 2025)

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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

Meet the Student Directors – Zach R.

By Encore Stage Team | April 11, 2025

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, […]

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Parker’s Performance Playbook – On Directing

By Parker Nelson | April 8, 2025

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

By Encore Stage Team | April 4, 2025

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 […]

Never Limit Yourself with Alum Carla Astudillo-Fisher

By Parker Nelson | March 11, 2025

Welcome to another alumni interview! Today we are catching up with Carla Astudillo-Fisher, a wonderful actress who has continued in the industry as a performer, recently closing a production of A Chorus Line in Connecticut as Diana Morales. We are so excited to hear what she’s been up to! Congratulations on your recent performance as […]

Auditioning with Confidence

By Parker Nelson | March 7, 2025

We are getting ready for two busy weeks of auditions and callbacks here at Encore. First up, come audition for our awesome student directors on March 11th! It will be a great opportunity to help your peers learn the process of directing, and you would get to be a part of an awesome new production. […]

Reviews

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The Lion King Jr

“So inspiring! We loved this kid/teen cast & crew led production of The Lion King...”  -4DMV Kids

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

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Plan your visit

The Best Haunted House Ever performances are held at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre (125 S. Old Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22204)

A Sidewalk Stroll performance are held at Theatre On The Run (3700 S. Four Mile Run Dr. Arlington, VA 22206)

Spring classes are located at Encore @ Cherrydale (3701 Lorcom Ln. Arlington, VA 22207)

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