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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

Parker’s Performance Playbook – On Singing

By Parker Nelson | January 6, 2025

At the start of every new year, people make plans to change their lives for the better in the coming year. There are all kinds of resolutions people can make, so I figured I would make my own suggestion for your 2025. Sing more! Did you know that there is a ton of research linking […]

Choose Your Musical Era

By Encore Stage Team | January 3, 2025

If you’re looking for a way to express yourself and have fun, singing and dancing is the perfect way to do that! Choose your musical era in one of our many awesome upcoming opportunities below. The Magic of Musicals for Grades 4-5 (Winter) Explore your favorite musicals and discover new shows in this high-energy class. […]

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Choose Your Improv Era

By Encore Stage Team | January 3, 2025

Join us for all the laughs in our improv and comedy programs. Perfect your comedy skills and learn the secret ingredient… timing! July 14-18, 2025: Summer Stooges (Ages 9-12) Do you love to laugh? Join Encore for a hilarious journey as we explore physical comedy, clowning, and more. You’ll be sure to leave any audience […]

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Choose Your Adventurous Era

By Encore Stage Team | January 3, 2025

This year, go on an adventure with Encore! In our upcoming winter classes or our long-awaited summer camps, you can take a journey of your own. Read on for a few of these daring opportunities! July 28-August 1, 2025: Stage Combat Adventures (Ages 9-12) Ever wonder how actors are able to fight ferociously on stage […]

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Choose Your Wicked Era

By Encore Stage Team | January 3, 2025

Happy New Year! This year, choose your Wicked Era at Encore. We have fun theatre workshops and camps that will have you “change for good!” Feb. 17, 2025: Broadway Show Hits and Choreography Workshop (Presidents Day) for Grades 3-8 When school’s off, Encore’s on…onstage, that is! Students in grades 3-8 will discover the world of […]

Thank you, places!

By Encore Stage Team | December 22, 2024

Today we are spotlighting a term you may have heard if you have been in any of our camps, classes, or productions. “Thank you, places!” This is a common phrase used in response to a stage manager, teacher, or director calling “places.” It is a call and response used to show that you have heard […]