Happy First Day of Fall! We’ve got 7 ways to make it the BEST FALL EVER with “Theatre By Kids, For Kids!”
#1 Spooktacular moments time are meant to be shared! Bring your family and friends together to see Encore Stage & Studio’s Production of The Best Haunted House Ever!
When students from two different high schools sneak into a local haunted house to scare their classmates, utter chaos ensues. At first it seems like the students are just pulling Halloween pranks, but when a spooky zombie and mysterious ghost don’t fit into the students’ haunting plans it can only mean one thing–they are not alone in the house! Happy haunting! We recommend this production for ages 6 and older. Show opens October 14 through 23 at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre. Click here to buy your tickets today!
This production is directed by Susan A. Keady and assistant directed by Martha Grace B. Moore
#2 Build Confidence and Imagination in our Late Fall Theatre Classes! Encore Stage & Studio offers learning opportunities for students in kindergarten through 12. For our youngest students, we emphasize the excitement of discovering the power of the imagination and how a story can be told on stage. We then move forward by helping students to focus on the creative process; what can they create as a team? As students progress, we ask them to make informed decisions to craft compelling scenes onstage. We refine techniques, help our students to build confidence as performers and people, and challenge them to practice thinking quickly and responding authentically. All of our classes are taught by professional teaching artists, and lessons are designed to fit the skills and interests of the students enrolled.
Saturday Late Fall Classes begin November 12 through December 10. Classes include Face Painting, Singing Sensations, Character Creativity and more!
Click here to enroll online today or call (703)548-1154!
Looking for a weekday class? Disney Dance (starting September 28 through November 1) for grades K-1 is still available for enrollment.
Click here to enroll online today or call (703)548-1154!
Encore offers group theatre classes, small master classes on a variety of specialized topics for advanced students, and private instruction in the areas of acting, singing, and piano. Click here to learn more about our private lessons.
#3 Show off Your Halloween Costume and Run in Encore’s first ever Costume Caper 5K!
Runners and walkers of all ages are encouraged to participate in Encore’s first ever Run/Walk on the scenic W&OD Trail through Bluemont Park on Saturday, November 5, 2016. Moonbounce, face painting, and children’s games throughout the morning. Get into the theatre spirit and wear your Halloween costume during the race. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes.
Registration fees:
5k run / walk
Through October 15: $25 | After October 15: $30 | Day of registration: $35
1 mile fun run: Kids 10 & under: $10
Click here to register today! Encore’s Costume Caper 5K is sponsored by TIC Summer camp and
Kathleen Fong, Shepard Fong Associates
#4 Explore Movement and Creative Play with Your Little One with Encore’s Baby/Todder Classes!
Meet our Teaching Artists at our open house on September 27, 11am-1pm at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church (4000 Lorcom Ln Arlington, VA 22207). Share, grow and learn with your child during this special time in their life! Encore’s new parent/caregiver classes will promote your child’s development and provide exciting enrichment. Through creative play, movement and music your child will sharpen critical social and physical skills in a fun and imaginative environment.
Baby/Toddler Classes are Tuesday mornings, beginning October 4, 2016
10:30-11:15am – 6 months – 2 years old
11:15am – 12pm – 3 – 5 years
Monthly registration preferred: $10 per class | Walk in rate: $12 | Click here to enroll online today.
#5 Book Your Fall Vacations with Theatre! Enroll in our Holiday Mini Camps and Play in a Day.
While school is on a short vacation, Encore will take its students on a vacation of lifetime–into literary destinations! Encore is pleased to offer mini-camps for students in Kindergarten – 2nd grade on days when Arlington Public are closed. Students will enjoy a day of theatre games, crafts, creative activities and fun in a safe and supportive environment. Students must bring a brown bag lunch. Healthy snack is provided. There will be a final sharing during the last 15 minutes of camp (2:45pm).
Grades 3-5: Play in a Day
Are you ready for a challenge? 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 | Morning Extended hours: 8 – 9 am | Afternoon Extended hours: 3 – 5 pm
Fee: $75 per day | Morning Extended hours: $10 am | Afternoon Extended hours: $15
Camp location: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church (4000 Lorcom Ln Arlington, VA 22207)
#6 Build Your Leadership and Teamwork Skills and Audition for Cast or Crew in Encore’s Sweetest Season!
Take on the stage or work on technical crew for our 2016/2017 season. Students ages 9-18 are invited to audition for the cast. Students ages 12-18 may audition for crew.
Audition opportunities this fall include:
A Fairy Tale Christmas Carol – September 26 & 27 | 5-7pm at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church (4000 Lorcom Ln Arlington, VA 22207)
This production opens December 2-4 at Gunston Arts Center (2700 S. Lang St. Arlington, VA 22206).
A Little Princess – October 25 & 26 | 5-7pm
This production run January 6-15 at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre (125 S. Old Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22204)
Click here to learn about Frequently Asked Questions About Auditions.
Last, but not least:
#7 Plan Your Family Fun Year ‘Round by Subscribing to Encore’s Season! 2016/2017 Subscriber benefits include FREE exchanges, big savings and great seats! Shows include The Best Haunted House Ever, A Little Princess, Night at the Wax Museum, The Jungle Book and The Music Man.
When you subscribe to our season at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre, you receive discounts on our Add-on shows: A Fairy Tale Christmas Carol, Godspell and Shakespeare’s The Tempest.
Subscription packages include:
5 show subscription is $45
4 show subscription is $63
3 Gunston shows
Click here to subscribe today!
Encore Stage & Studio’s 2016/2017 Season is sponsored by Fairlington Dental.