Encore Stage & Studio

Theatre by Kids, for Kids!

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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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.

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The Front Row Blog

Meet our Marketing & Development Coordinator: Josie Ziemski

By Aileen Christian | November 17, 2023

From content creation to leading the front of house crew, our 2023 Arts Management intern made a lasting impression. We’re so excited to reintroduce you to Josie Ziemski, our new Marketing and Development Coordinator! We’re so glad to have you on our marketing and development departments! What made you want to return to Encore?When I …

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Meet 2023/2024 Arts Apprentice (Taylor Rawlings)

By Aileen Christian | November 16, 2023

If you enjoyed the music direction in our 2023 summer show Freaky Friday as much as we did, you’ll gonna love the newest member of the Encore team! Meet Taylor Rawlings and her latest Encore endeavor as our 2023/2024 Arts Apprentice! Learn about her background in voice and her newest Encore journey (a true “TV”, …

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Meet 2023/2024 Arts Apprentice (Shannon Rodgers Version)

By Aileen Christian | November 16, 2023

We love seeing Encore alumni return in various roles, so we’re more than excited to introduce to our 2023/2024 Arts Apprentice Shannon Rodgers! Formally a duchess in a memorable 2015 Encore production, learn about this unique Encore journey (Shannon’s version). Tell us about yourself! My name is Shannon! I’m from Falls Church, Virginia. I studied …

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Meet our 2023 Programming Assistant, Brian Hernandez

By Aileen Christian | November 16, 2023

We’re so glad to add a 2023 member in our Encore team this fall. If you were with us during the summers of 2019 and 2020, you’ll see someone familiar! Returning to Encore as a Programming Assistant, meet (again!) Brian Hernandez! Tell us about yourself! I’m originally from the Falls Church area but my roots …

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Encore in the Community: 3 Special Moments this 2023 Summer

By Aileen Christian | August 18, 2023

This summer has been a special one, as we’ve been fortunate to share the magic of theatre to the greater community. Here are 3 special moments that made it a magical experience for all! #1 – First Time Audience Members On July 27, over 100 students were in the audience for two performances of Circulo/Circle …

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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 her confidence! Tell us about yourself! My name is Josie Ziemski. I am from Potomac, Maryland and I recently graduated from The Catholic University of …

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Reviews

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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

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

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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