Welcome back for another #FrontRowFriday! Today we’re celebrating the birthday of Dr. Seuss. His memorable characters and positive messages are adored from all around the world! Here are 5 wonderful ways to celebrate this influential creative thinker here at Encore Stage & Studio!
1) Mark your calendars for Seussical auditions! Step into the world of Seuss’s imagination this summer as a citizen of Whoville or the Jungle of Nool. Auditions are May 14, 7-9pm (ages 14 and up, including college students and adults) and May 15, 5-7 pm (ages 10-13) and 7-9 pm (ages 14 and up, including college students and adults)
Pre-audition workshop will be held on Saturday, May 12 (ages 10-13) | 3-5 pm.
So dust off your hats and save the date! (We ask that you leave cats at home this time around!)
2) Oh the places you’ll go…like spring classes and summer camps! Join Encore’s professional and engaging teaching artists for weekly theatre classes beginning Saturday, April 21st. From preschool Finger Plays to middle school monologue coaching, there is something for every young learner to try. Enroll today!
Also, plan your summer schedule by location!
Lee Hwy/Cherrydale – 4000 Lorcom Ln Arlington, VA 22207
Amazing Adventures (ages 4-9)
Modern Day Myths (ages 8-12)
Summer Stories (ages 8-12)
Season Sampler (ages 812)
Improv-a-thon (ages 8-12)
Summer Nights Live (ages 8-12)
Tragedy vs. Comedy (ages 8-12)
Broadway Bootcamp (ages 8-12)
Shakespeare Clowns & Comedies (ages 8-12)
Falls Church High School – 7521 Jaguar Trail Falls Church, VA 22042
Peter Pan Jr. Stage Door & Tech Camp (ages 11-15)
Gunston Arts Center – 2700 S. Lang St. Arlington, VA 22206
Shakespeare Intensive (ages 11-15)
Swanson Middle School – 5800 Washington. Blvd. Arlington, VA 22205
Zoopossible Kingdom (ages 4-9)
Captain Kaleidoscope (ages 4-9)
Whodunit? (ages 4-9)
Happily Ever After (ages 4-9)
Shirlington (Theatre On The Run) – 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive Arlington, VA 22206
Kings, Queens & Courtly Figures (ages 4-9)
Fantastic Voyage (ages 4-9)
Kenmore Middle School – 200 S. Carlin Springs Rd. Arlington, VA 22204
Shrek Jr. Stage Door & Tech Camp (ages 11-15)
Bye, Bye, Birdie YPE Stage Door & Tech Camp (ages 11-15)
One-Act Wonders (ages 11-15)
3) Explore your creativity at home! Check out Encore’s Seussical board on Pinterest for fun recipe and craft ideas that will have all of your Wednesdays Wacky and a Fox in every Sock.
4) Get your fish (one, two, red, blue) in a line and order tickets for Seussical! Though at times it feels like it’s still raining Oobleck outside, summer will be here before you know it. Click here and order your tickets to this summer spectacular today to ensure you get the best seats!
5) “The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Book your spring break at Encore’s spring break camps and learn more about theatre!
Explore a new theme every day! Enrollment is a la carte–-choose to sign up for one day, or the entire week! Students in K-2nd grade will enjoy a day of theatre games, crafts, creative activities and fun in a safe and supportive environment. Students in 3rd – 5th grade will work together to create a brand new play in just one camp day! Using their imaginations, students will develop the script and story, create the setting, and star in the show. This never before seen production will be performed at the end of the day for family and friends.
Camp hours: 9 am – 3 pm | Fee: $75 per day. $375 per week | Extended hours available.
Public School Dates: March 26-30, 2018
Monday/March 26 – Trolls
Tuesday/March 27 – Cars
Wednesday/March 28 – Monsters Inc
Thurday/March 29 – Pinocchio
Friday/March 30 – The Emperor’s New Groove
Private School Dates: April 2-6, 2018
Monday/April 2 – Hercules
Tuesday/April 3 – Mulan
Wednesday/April 4 – Willy Wonka
Thurday/April 5 – Moana
Friday/April 6 – Brave
We hope this list has gotten your imagination running as wild as Things 1 and 2. Show us how you’ll be celebrating Dr. Seuss’ special day by using #EncoreSeussical on social media! We can’t wait to see all the thinks you can think!
Photos by: Larry McClemons. Website contributor: Shannon McCarthy and Aileen Pangan