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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Meet Encore’s Programming Associate, Derrick Buie
We’ve got another new person in the office! Derrick is our Programming Associate, and he just started rehearsals for Flip the Script as the Assistant Director. Keep reading to learn more about him! Tell us about yourself and your latest role with Encore! I was originally born and raised in Detroit Michigan. I moved to …
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Parker’s Performance Playbook – Holiday Music
Happy December, Encore family! Our Season of Courage has just begun, and next on stage is Jingle Bell Jam! If you haven’t heard, Jingle Bell Jam is the first show of its kind here at Encore. It’s a revue – a fast-paced, fun-filled theatrical form that’s all about showcasing a collection of songs, sketches, and …
Parker’s Performance Playbook – The Lion King
Our final performances for The Lion King Jr are coming up this weekend! Audiences can’t get enough of our take on the animated classic. Today I am bringing you my final dramaturgy blog post about The Lion King, so, whether you have already seen our show or you are getting ready to see it this …
Tips of the Theatre Trade – “Yes, and?”
Have you heard the phrase “yes, and?” It is the most popular approach to improv, to always say yes to whatever prompt or suggestion you receive. Saying “no” stops the momentum of the scene and it’s hard to get moving again. But this posture is applicable outside of improv, too, you can choose to say …
Five Strong Ensemble Numbers: Emma’s Ensemble Feature
Welcome back to Emma’s Ensemble Feature! Today I’m going to cover 5 ensemble numbers that I absolutely love! It broke my heart that I could only pick five! However, I’m delighted to share that most have been done here at Encore! Coming up first, we have “Seize the Day” from Newsies. This number is incredible …
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What’s In My Rehearsal Bag – Parker’s Version
This is Tips of the Trade, and today I’m going to talk about What’s In My Rehearsal Bag. Our season is in full swing, which means we have rehearsals happening for a couple shows at once! To give a little insight into what might be expected of actors arriving at rehearsals, I am going to …
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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
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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