Playing Next: Flip the Script Double Feature!
April 26-28, 2024
We are delighted to remount these original theatre pieces focused on Arlington’s African American voices for one weekend only!
The Day Nothing Happened is an original Encore piece that explores the 1959 desegregation of Arlington’s Stratford Junior High School, the first school to desegregate in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Inspired by the Green Valley neighborhood, formerly known as Nauck, the play From Nauck to Green Valley, Transforming a Community, looks at the history of one of the country’s oldest African American communities through the eyes of four fictional characters. This contemporary story explores and celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit that thrives there today.
Performance Dates, Times and Location
Friday, April 26, 2024 at 7:30 pm
Saturdays, April 27, 2024 at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm
Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 3:00 pm
Don't miss a special talkback with Green Valley historian and native Dr. Alfred O. Taylor, Jr. following the Saturday April 27, 11am performance.
Tickets: $15 for Adults; $12 for Children, Students, Military, and Seniors. Patrons ages one year and older must have a ticket.
Location: Theatre On The Run (3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive Arlington, VA 22206)
Encore is a participating partner in the Virginia Commission for the Arts and Virginia Department of Health Passport Program, an arts access initiative. Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) card holders are eligible for free tickets to Encore productions and a 90% scholarship to classes and camps. Passport holders show their existing WIC cards, issued by VDH, to redeem the discount. No additional card required! Questions? contact info@encorestage.org.
Coming Soon: Rapunzel at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre
When Rene Schwartzbuckle spots rapunzel, a turnip-like vegetable, in Witch Izwitch's garden, she sends her husband Walt out to 'borrow' some. Using her diabolical henchmen, the Glumpwarts, Witch Izwitch terrorizes Walt into promising her his first-born child in exchange for his freedom. Jumping ahead to Rapunzel Schwartzbuckle's 18th birthday, the witch and her henchmen show up and whisk poor innocent Rapunzel away to a tower deep in the forest. Can prince Llwellyn persevere over the power of evil? Join us to find out in Encore's production of Rapunzel!
Location: Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre (125 S. Old Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22204)
Performance Dates, Times and Location
Fridays, May 31 and June 7, 2024 at 7:30 pm
Saturdays, June 1 and 8, 2024 at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm
Sundays, June 2 and 9, 2024 at 3:00 pm
Tickets: $15 for Adults; $12 for Children, Students, Military, and Seniors. Patrons ages one year and older must have a ticket.
2023/2024 Season Schedule
Past Shows
Disney's Freaky Friday
July 21 - 30, 2023
Book by Bridget Carpenter. Music by Tom Kitt. Lyrics by Brian Yorkey. Based on the novel Freaky Friday by Mary Rodgers and the Disney films.
Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre
The new musical, Freaky Friday, based on the beloved 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, features a book by Bridget Carpenter – the co-executive producer and writer on the beloved TV hits, “Friday Night Lights” and “Parenthood” – and music and lyrics by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey – the Pulitzer Prize-winning composers of Next to Normal and If/Then. When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again. Freaky Friday, a new musical based on the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, is a heartfelt, comedic, and unexpectedly emotional update on an American classic. By spending a day in each other’s shoes, Katherine and Ellie come to appreciate one another’s struggles, learn self-acceptance, and realize the immeasurable love and mutual respect that bond a mother and daughter.
Charlotte's Web
June 2 - 11, 2023
Adapted by Joseph Robinette. Based on the book by E.B. White.
Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre
Encore Stage & Studio brings to life E.B. White’s beloved story of friendship and talking barnyard animals with its production of Charlotte’s Web. Rarely does a spring pig live to see the fall of winter. In this heartwarming tale, a young girl meets her best friend, Wilbur, a plucky spring pig, along with a new set of furry friends. Wilbur desperately wants to live to see his first snowfall. Charlotte, a kind and loving spider, transforms Wilbur from the runt of the litter to prize-winning “some pig.”
World Premiere of What Makes a Winner
March 3 - 12, 2023
Written by Lynne Childress
Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre
What happens after the Tortoise beats the Hare in the race? Join Encore Stage & Studio for a new spin on the classic story in its world premiere of What Makes a Winner written by Lynne Childress. When Terri the Turtle and Ray the Rabbit become co-captains on a new racing team, Ray comes to find that he’s got a lot to learn about the true meaning of friendship. This unlikely duo meet all kinds of woodland creatures in their journey to make the perfect team. Together they learn that the most rewarding medals are the friends you make along the way.
Treasure Island
October 14 - 23, 2022
Play by Matthew Heap. Adapted from the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson
Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre
What starts as a mystery turns into an adventure in an Encore adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novel. Young Gemma Hawkins escapes a dull life to search for where “X” marks the spot on a mysterious treasure map left behind by an old sea captain. Gemma meets a slew of thrill-seeking sea farers as he races to find the treasure before any pirates do.
A Fairytale Christmas Carol
December 2 - 11, 2022
By Flip Kobler and Cindy Marcus
Gunston Arts Center – Theatre Two
In this remake of a Christmas classic, your favorite fairy tale characters bring to life the story of Ebeneezer Scrooge’s magical Christmas Eve. Mother Goose lends her talents to narrate the story as the Big Bad Wolf takes on the humbugging lead role. Cinderella, the Three Little Pigs, Old King Cole, and many more help create a new twist on the traditional Dickensian story told every December.
Disney's Beauty & the Beast Jr.
January 13-22, 2023
Music by Alan Menken. Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Tim Rice. Book by Linda Woolverton. Originally directed by Robert Jess Roth. Originally produced by Disney Theatrical Productions.
The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, meeting a Beast, who is the young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end, and he will be transformed to his former self. If the Beast does not learn his lesson before the last rose petal falls, he and his household including Mrs. Pots, Lumiere and Mr. Cogsworth will be cursed forever. Join us for a tale as old as time in Encore’s production of Beauty and the Beast Jr!
Season Membership
Enjoy a full season of shows with substantial savings, the best choice of seats and more! Make sure your family won’t miss a moment by becoming an Encore season member today!
Enjoy the perks of being a Season Member! Great savings for the entire family, special access to pre-show events, easy ticket exchanges and more!
Package options: 7 shows for $60, 5 shows for $45 or 3 shows for $33
Scout Workshops
Join us for a unique theatre experience with your scouts!
Encore Stage & Studio offers a special Scout experience package in addition to seeing a performance. Scouts can participate in a workshop specially designed to meet select badge and adventure requirements while exploring theater. Our workshops are taught by theatre professionals and are designed to help scouts gain confidence in learning to express themselves in different ways. Workshop content will address select requirements and teach scouts how to use their acting tools while having fun!
Scout Workshop Dates
Nov. 12, 2023 - Mystery at Shady Acres at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre (125 S. Old Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22204)
January 14, 2024 - Disney's Finding Nemo Jr. The Musical at Theatre On The Run (3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive Arlington, VA 22206)
March 3, 2024 - Adventures of Swiss Family Robinson at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre (125 S. Old Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22204)
June 4th, 2024 - Rapunzel at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre (125 S. Old Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22204)
Badge and Adventure Options
Cub Adventures
- Lion - Pick my Path
- Lion - Rumble in the Jungle
- Lion - On Your Mark
- Tiger - Stories in Shapes
- Wolf - Howling at the Moon
- Bear - Roaring Laughter
Girl Scout Badges
- Daisy - Considerate and Caring
- Brownie - My Family Story
- Brownie - My Best Self
- Brownie - Dancer
- Brownie - Making Friends
- Cadettes - Comic Artist
- Junior - Journey: aMUSE
- Junior - Playing the Past
Fee and Registration
The scout theatre experience is priced at $25 per scout (this included workshop + show ticket). Additional performance tickets will be sold at the group rate of $10 for parents, siblings and scout leaders.
Packages must be prepaid and are non-refundable. Must have at least 12 scouts in order to register for workshop. One person must register for the troop or group (typically the troop/den leader).
Register your troop/group today!
Flip the Script
This National Endowment for the Arts-funded program takes on its third production with Flip the Script: Foodways of Arlington, a Cultural Celebration.
This inspiring production will give a diverse group of students the free opportunity to devise and perform a theatrical piece on food traditions and stories of three distinct culturesin the global community of Arlington VA. History comes alive for students through research, engagement with community leaders, creative processworkshops, and community talkbacks after performances.
Student Writer Opportunity!
Creative sessions are Mondays, April 1 - May 20 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm at Encore’s Administrative Offices (4500 Langston Blvd. Arlington, VA 22207)
To apply for our student writer opportunity, complete the online application form and include an approximately 500 word writing sample.
What's in it for YOU:
- Your name credited as a writer in Encore’s student-devised production that will be presented in March 2025
- Experience creative sessions with professional directors and artists
- Opportunity to research and learn about the food culture along Columbia Pike
- Participate in site visits, interviews and research utilizing the Center for Local History
Apply by March 15 for best consideration.
Download our Flip the Script flier to share this opportunity!
Encore on Tour
Bring the theatre to you!
Schedule a theatre day at your school or organization with our touring program. Check out our touring production options:
A Sidewalk Stroll
For audiences in preschool through 2nd grade
Follow three siblings who bring park adventures and friendly animals to life, all the while teaching your little one about navigating through life’s surprises. This is a 25 minute performance, followed by a 15 minute question and answer session.
Rocket Woman
For audiences in preschool through 3rd grade
One imaginary friend, cardboard boxes, and a brave Rocket Woman together make one journey that is out of this world! Join our Rocket Woman as she blasts off into space to prove that women love exploration and adventure too! Watch as she uses her creativity, ingenuity and sass to reach her goals and the stars! That’s one step for this Rocket Woman, one giant leap for imagination! This is a 30 minute performance, followed by a 15 minute question and answer session.
Circulo/Circle
For audiences in preschool through 5th grade
Encore Stage & Studio presents a bilingual production, Circulo/Circle–-starring professional artists and hula hoops galore! This 360 degree adventure explores fitness and a healthy lifestyle. Redondo y redondo vamos! Round and round we go! This is a 25 minute performance, followed by a 15 minute question and answer session.
Flip the Script: The Day Nothing Happened
For audiences in middle school, high school through adults
The production explores the 1959 desegregation of Arlington's Stratford Junior High School. Following the performance, we will have a conversation about creating change in our community. This is an opportunity for people of all ages to come together to build bridges of understanding. This is a 30 minute performance, followed by a 15 minute question and answer session.
Tours may be available upon request.
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