Encore’s 50th Anniversary Bash
Join Encore for a stylish evening of entertainment and delicious hors d’oeuvres celebrating “theatre by kids, for kids” for half a century. Funds raised from the evening benefit Encore’s scholarship and access programs. Spread the word and bring your friends to make this party even more unforgettable.
Saturday, April 28, 2018
Columbus Club of Arlington
5115 Little Falls Rd. Arlington, VA 22207
Doors Open 7:00 PM
Silent Auction | Open Dance Floor | Raffle
Performances from Encore’s Past & Present
Tickets: $75 Adults: $60 Middle School & High School Students
Creative cocktail attire. Complimentary parking.
Since we have ONE week left to purchase your tickets online, we wanted to share our FIRST show memories!
Here’s our Encore Alum-turned-Development Associate, Rosemarie O’Connor’s first show memories:
My First Show: As a participant Once Upon A Mattress (2014). As an intern Alice in Wonderland (2015).
My favorite memory from Mattress would have to be learning the Spanish Panic! It was a tough dance and my partner Kerry and I tried to hide in the back at dance rehearsals but that didn’t last. It was a challenge but I had so much fun with it.
My favorite memory from Alice would have to be meeting the full Encore team my first weekend at the show. I learned Box Office basics with Aileen and Sara, front of house from Rebecca, and how to run the information table from Caroline and Kelsey. Susan came by and gave the backstage and behind the scenes information about the show.
Here’s Director of Marketing and Design Aileen Pangan first show memory:
My first season was 2011/2012 and my first show was Robin Hood at the Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre! I remember watching the show for the first time and thinking, how’s Robin going to climb up the building!? I was impressed by the magic that the theatre provided and how professional our young actors were to perform in a totally new space!
Here’s Executive Director Sara Duke’s first show memory:
First show directed: The Little Mermaid Jr. 2009, and a memorable moment for me was teaching a clam to dance with no arm movements!
The first (and only!) Encore show I was in was Pirates of Penzance 2012!
What was your first Encore show? Share your first show experience with us @encorearlington and