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.

Happening Now

Plan Your Summer 2025 at a Glance

[wptb id=5008]

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.

Fall 2024 & Winter 2025 at a Glance

[wptb id=4386]

Live Theatre Performances & Auditions

Learn and play with us!

Explore the world of theatre with Encore Stage & Studio! Develop the confidence, creativity, empathy and more through Encore's theatre classes and camps.

Encore Stage & Studio offers:

The Front Row Blog

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: 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 …

Meet 2022/2023 Arts Apprentice, Amanda Willis Read More »

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 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 …

Be Our Guest Ball Read More »

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, 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 …

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

#FridayFive 2022 Encore New Year Resolutions

By Encore Stage Team | January 7, 2022

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 …

#FridayFive 2022 Encore New Year Resolutions Read More »

What’s New at Encore by the Numbers

By Encore Stage Team | February 6, 2021

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, …

What’s New at Encore by the Numbers Read More »

Virtual Camp Review: Maria, Miles, & Morgan

By Encore Stage Team | August 28, 2020

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: Maria, Miles, & Morgan Read More »

Reviews

cindykanephotography.FreakyFriday-23

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

CindyKanePhoto_Newsies-2-1

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

wave - Encore

Join Our Mailing List

Sign-up for our email list to stay up to date with Encore’s latest events, productions, and programs.