The Front Row Blog
Meet 2022/23 Arts Apprentice: Matthew Cibak
Meet 2022/2023 Arts Apprentice: Matthew Cibak Our season is in full session, so we’re glad to have our apprenticeship in action! It’s a roll-call! Meet one of our three 2022/2023 Arts Apprentice, Matthew Cibak! Tell us about yourself! I was born in Arlington and raised in Reston, Virginia. My introduction to theatre was in an …
Meet 2022/23 Arts Apprentice: Brielle Perry
Meet 2022/2023 Arts Apprentice: Brielle Perry Tell us about yourself! I was born in California, but I moved with my family to Burke, Virginia when I was four years old. The first thing we did when we got to our new house was paint the walls of our basement—we invited grandparents, friends, and neighbors over …
Meet 2022 Encore Cares Student Director: Gabby Wilson
We’re so excited for our 2022 Encore Cares production this fall. Meet the student-extraordinaire directing this production, Gabby Wilson! Can you introduce yourself: name, grade, and why did you reach out about the Encore Cares program. Hello everyone! My name is Gabby Wilson, I attend Kenmore Middle School as an 8th grader. I’ve been working …
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Meet 2022/2023 Arts Apprentice, Amanda Willis
This is a special season for us, as we have new Arts Apprentices joining the admin team! Meet one of our amazing arts apprentices, Amanda Willis! Tell us about yourself!Amanda: I just recently graduated from James Madison University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre Performance and Education. I was born and raised in …
Be Our Guest Ball
Be Our Guest Ball Give your family the royal treatment at the Be Our Guest Ball on January 21, following the 11am performance! Dress up in your royal best and make your theatre experience a lasting family memory! Join us for a delicious lunch, fun arts and craft activities, and a chance to interact with …
Congratulations to our 2022 STAR Award Recipients and Crewton of the Year!
We presented our STAR Awards on Sunday, June 5 at the Annie Jr. performance. These dedicated Encore students must have participated in at least eight Encore Stage & Studio productions: two onstage, two backstage on tech crew, one front of house crew, and three in any capacity. They join the ranks of many other Encore actors and …
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#FridayFive 2022 Encore New Year Resolutions
It’s the first Friday of 2022 and we’ve got our #FridayFive New Year Resolutions for you at Encore! #1 – Be a Part of Something New – Audition for our World Premier of Riley O’Brien and the Lost Leprechaun! This world premier will be a memorable experience! Fully vaccinated students aged 9 and older are …
What’s New at Encore by the Numbers
It’s a new month and we have new things in store for Encore! From in-person camp to virtual workshops, we’re excited for it all! Check it out by the numbers: #5 – FIVE Days of Fun for Spring Break Camp! We’re excited to announce our spring break camp will be outdoors and in-person! This year, …
Virtual Camp Review: Maria, Miles, & Morgan
We’re back on The Front Row blog with another parent review of this summer’s virtual camp programs. Maria was kind enough to share the experiences of her students Morgan and Miles, who have participated in many virtual camps with Encore this summer. Read on to hear more of her thoughts: This is our family’s first …
Virtual Camp Review: Jeff & Colin
We’re back on The Front Row blog with another parent review of this summer’s virtual camp programs. We’re excited to share another family’s perspective, so we’ll get right to it: Encore: Please briefly introduce yourself. What was your family’s previous experience with Encore prior to this summer, if any? Jeff: Our son had participated in …
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