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Meet Josie Ziemski, 2023 Arts Management Intern

By Aileen Christian | June 30, 2023

We’re so excited to have Josie on the administrative team this summer as our 2023 Arts Management Intern! Learn about her passion for theatre and how the performing arts gave …

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Meet Senior Experience Intern, Aidan P.

By Aileen Christian | June 10, 2023

In the last three weeks we welcomed a new face in the administrative office, but this face is far from new to Encore! Meet our Senior Experience Intern Aidan and …

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Encore Alum Reviews Charlotte’s Web

By Encore Contributor | June 7, 2023

Encore alum, Xander Tilock shares his review of Charlotte’s Web: “With the right words, you can change the world.”  This sentiment speaks right to the heart of Encore Stage and …

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Meet Crewton of the Year: Sam Regardie

By Encore Stage Team | December 15, 2022

Meet Crewton of the Year Award Recipient: Sam Regardie Hello Encore friends!  We’ve got an exclusive interview with our latest Crewton of the Year and STAR award recipient! For those …

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Meet 2022/23 Arts Apprentice: Matthew Cibak

By Encore Stage Team | December 15, 2022

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 …

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Meet 2022/23 Arts Apprentice: Brielle Perry

By Encore Stage Team | December 15, 2022

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. …

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Meet 2022 Encore Cares Student Director: Gabby Wilson

By Encore Stage Team | October 24, 2022

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 …

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Meet 2022/2023 Arts Apprentice, Amanda Willis

By Encore Stage Team | September 30, 2022

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: …

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Be Our Guest Ball

By Encore Stage Team | September 6, 2022

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 …

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Congratulations to our 2022 STAR Award Recipients and Crewton of the Year!

By Encore Stage Team | June 6, 2022

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, …

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Reviews

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Freaky Friday

“The entire student, teen, and kids ensembles, as well as several talented adults, shined...”
- Maryland Theatre Guide

Juli Walitt is Annabelle and Sydney Payne is Margie in Encore Stage & Studio's production of "Enchanted Bookshop Christmas." (Cindy Kane Photography)

The Enchanted Bookshop

" For the youngster set, Encore is the region’s gold standard..."
- Sun Gazette

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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

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.

Take a starring role in fostering tomorrow's leaders

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!

Thank you to our generous sponsors

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