What to Expect
For many children, seeing an Encore Stage & Studio performance is their first live theatre experience! We are so pleased to be a special part of your child’s development. Do you know what to expect at a show — and what is expected of you?
The experience of seeing live theatre is unique! Unlike going to the movies or watching TV, the actors onstage can see and hear you just as you can see and hear them. It is an amazing experience for children to see young people close to their own age performing onstage.
Here are a few things to keep in mind when you visit our theatre:
Please arrive on time so you don’t miss any of the action or disturb other audience members by entering the theatre late. We suggest that you arrive 30 minutes before the start of the play. Remember to use the restroom before entering the theatre.
Encore offers reserved seating for our performance (unless otherwise noted as general admission). That seat is reserved just for you. An usher will give you a playbill and help you find your seat in the theater.
Please remember that the seats are for sitting. Do not stand on the seats or kick the seat in front of you.
Please turn off your cell phone or any devices (like iPads, Nintendo consoles, etc.) that could make noise or light up during the performance.
Take a look at your playbill. It has lots of good information about the show. It contains bios of the actors and a list of characters.
You should not eat, chew gum, or drink any beverages while watching the show. Concessions can be purchased and enjoyed in the lobby before the show and during intermission.
Please be respectful! This is live theatre and the actors onstage can hear you! Do not talk during the show, but be sure to laugh when you think something is funny and applause is always appreciated!
Please keep all cameras and video equipment off. Live performances may not be recorded without written permission.
Enjoy the show!
Contact Us
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday 10am – 6pm
Box office opens 1 hour prior to show at the theatre
For additional questions email:
info@encorestage.org | boxoffice@encorestage.org
Encore at Cherrydale United Methodist Church
3701 Lorcom Lane, Arlington VA 22207
Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Community Theatre
125 S Old Glebe Road, Arlington VA 22204
Gunston Arts Center
2700 S Lang St, Arlington VA 22206
Encore at Cherrydale United Methodist Church
3701 Lorcom Lane, Arlington VA 22207
Holiday Mini-Camps @ Cherrydale:
- Mar. 5 (Super Tuesday)- Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse
- Mar. 15 (Parent-Teacher Conf)- The Princess & The Frog
- Apr. 10 (Eid al-Fitr)- Matilda
- Apr. 15 (Grade Prep)- Robin Hood
Spring Break Camps @ Cherrydale:
- Mar. 25 - Aladdin (Grades K-5)
- Mar. 26- Tangled (Grades K-5)
- Mar. 27- Emperor's New Groove (Grades K-5)
- Mar. 28- Raya and the Last Dragon (Grades K-5)
- Mar. 29- Ferdinand (Grades K-5)
Summer Camps @ Cherrydale:
Encore at Theare on the Run
3700 S Four Mile Run Dr, Arlington, VA 22206
Holiday Mini-Camps @ Theatre on the Run:
- Mar 15 (Paren-Teacher Conf)- 101 Dalmatians
- Apr. 10 (Eid al-Fitr)- The Mitchells vs The Machines
- Apr. 15 (Grade Prep)- Trolls
Summer Camps @ Theatre on the Run:
- June 24-28 - Scenes for Tweens: Season Sampler (Ages 9-12)
- July 8-12 - Scenes for Tweens: Monologues & Audition Techniques (Ages 9-12)
- July 22-26 - It's Elementary: Broadway Kids Disney (Ages 5-9)
- July 29-Aug. 2 -It's Elementary: Broadway Kids Favorites (Ages 5-9)
- Aug. 5-16 - Stage Door: Channeling Grimm (Ages 12-15)
- Aug. 19-23 - Stage Door: Scene Showcase (Ages 12-15)
Encore at Fairlington
3846 King St, Alexandria, VA 22302
Holiday Mini-Camps @ Fairlington:
Summer Camps @ Fairlington:
Encore at Dorothy Hamm MS
4100 Vacation Ln, Arlington, VA 22207
Summer Camps @ Dorothy Hamm:
- June 17-21 - PRE-K: Doc McStuffins (Ages 3-5)
- June 17-21 - It's Elementary: The Magic School Bus (Ages 5-9)
- June 24-28 - PRE-K: Blues Clues (Ages 3-5)
- June 24-28 - It's Elementary: The Wizarding World of Encore (Ages 5-9)
- July 1-3 - It's Elementary: Minions (Ages 5-9)
- July 8-12 - PRE-K: Octonauts (Ages 3-5)
- July 8-12 - It's Elementary: Broadway Kids Disney (Ages 5-9)
- July 15-19 - PRE-K: Clifford (Ages 3-5)
- July 15-19 - It's Elementary: Broadway Kids Favorites (Ages 5-9)
- July 22-26 - It's Elementary: Star Wars Adventures (Ages 5-9)
- July 29-Aug. 2 - PRE-K: Crowns & Castles (Ages 3-5)
- July 29-Aug. 2 - It's Elementary: Secrets of the Zoo (Ages 5-9)
Encore at Thomas Jefferson MS
125 S Old Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22204
Summer Camps @ Thomas Jefferson
- June 17-21 - Scenes for Tweens: Summer Stories (Ages 9-12)
- June 17-28 - Stage Door: The Epic Quest of Damsels in Distress (Ages 12-15)
- June 24-July 3 - Scenes for Tweens: Broadway Bootcamp (Ages 9-12)
- June 24- July 12 - Stage Door: Matilda (Ages 12-15)
- July 8-19 - Scenes for Tweens: Tragedy VS Comedy (Ages 9-12)
- July 15-19 - Stage Door: Spotlight Solo Showcase (Ages 12-15)
- July 22-26 - Scenes for Tweens: Modern Day Myths (Ages 9-12)
- July 22- Aug 2- Stage Door: Mad House! (Ages 12-15)
- July 29-Aug. 2 - Scenes for Tweens: Movie Mash Up (Ages 9-12)
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