This week was a special one for Encore! For the past few months, Encore Stage and Studio participated in its first collaboration with an Arlington elementary School to direct a performance in conjunction with their PTA. Earlier this week, the story of Dorothy in Wonderland came to life on stage at Ashlawn Elementary, presented this past Tuesday, March 24. Encore Executive Director, Sara Duke, directed the show, with the help of Ashlawn’s PTA.
Somewhere over the rainbow, the worlds of Oz and Wonderland collided in this fantastically fun romp, cleverly and carefully adapted from the works of L. Frank Baum and Lewis Carroll. Dorothy’s friends try to help her find her way home, meeting many other interesting characters along the way, including Alice, the White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, March Hare, the Cheshire Cat and many more. They also must face a dangerous new foe — the Queen of Hearts! During intermission, the cards and chess pieces danced along with the audience, giving them a chance to get out the wiggles! The cast performed a matinee show in front of their peers, and an evening performance. Thank you to all who were involved in the success of this production. Thank you to parents and supporters! Well done cast and crew!
Photo credit: Christine Lyons