Arlington County Parks and Recreation has announced its closure of facilities due to inclement weather. Encore Stage & Studio's January 19 performance of The Twelve Dancing Princesses is canceled. Patrons with tickets will receive an email with ticketing options.
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It’s Okay to Feel…
Hey there, Front Row friends. I’m coming to you with a somewhat different blog today. Here on the blog, I like to keep things light, fun, and (usually) full of puns. Now, however, that isn’t the tone that feels quite right. The current state of the world is rather confusing and even a touch scary. …
Dramaturgy 101: Going Live w/ Radio Theatre
Welcome back to Dramaturgy 101! As Encore rolls out our line-up of virtual Spring classes and camps, we’re excited to continue to bring creativity and storytelling into the lives of our students, families, friends, and community. This month, we’re excited to debut our Radio Drama classes with our Artistic Director Susan Keady. Susan will be …
#IndoorEncore: Fun Ideas for Theatre at Home
Happy #FrontRowFriday, Encore fans! Yes, it’s finally Friday. Does anyone else feel like this last week of working and schooling from home has lasted longer than usual? If you’re already going out of your head with boredom, you’re in the right place. We’ve got seven ideas to keep you in top performance condition, all while …
The Easiest Way to Have a Great Encore Audition
Greetings, readers! This #TechTuesday marks less than a week until Encore’s next round of auditions. The Frog Prince of Spamalot auditions next Monday and Tuesday. This “ribbeting” tale is sure to have audiences rolling in the aisles with laughter; don’t you want to be a part of it? What was that? A bit of stage …
From Backstage to the Booth: Musketeer Reflections w/ Kerstin F.
We’ve got another Musketeers throwback interview for you this #FrontRowFriday, this time with stage manager Kerstin F. Learn more about what a stage manager does throughout the rehearsal and show process, her thoughts on this new production, and more! What was your position on the last production of The Three Musketeers? Kerstin: It was my …
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Musketeers Guest Reviewer: “Funny and Energetic!”
Hello! This is my second review for Encore Stage & Studio and I was very happy to be asked back. Why, do you ask? Because I really enjoy their productions! Even though I haven’t reviewed that many, I have seen a lot of their shows and this latest production did not disappoint! Encore is a …
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Reviews
The Lion King Jr
“So inspiring! We loved this kid/teen cast & crew led production of The Lion King...” -4DMV Kids
The Enchanted Bookshop
" For the youngster set, Encore is the region’s gold standard..."
- Sun Gazette
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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