3 Encore Experiences Transformed into Life-long Lessons
As part of Encore’s 50th Anniversary, we are collecting stories from people who went from “theatre by kids, for kids” to grown-ups making an impact. Here are 3 stories, messages and lessons from Encore Alumni that have filed our hearts!
Our mission at Encore is to build a life-long appreciation for live-theatre onstage, backstage, in the classroom, and in the audience. However, that life-long appreciation also comes with the invaluable life skills that theatre provides. Take a look at how some of our alumni take what they’ve learned from Encore and grown.
1) Stage Door to Board Room
“Being involved in Children’s Theatre of Arlington, Stage Door and now Encore Stage has been one of the major transformational experiences of my life. I was painfully shy as a child and was introduced to Stage Door at the age of 10 when a classmate recommended it. It brought me out of my shell and gave me a safe community and interpersonal skills that helped me from elementary school through graduate school, and beyond into my professional life. I felt like I found my groove somehow. I spent many years speaking and teaching in my industry, based largely on the experience with Stage Door. My daughter is now getting interested in acting, and has attended Encore Stage performances and camps. She loves it and I trust the team and program. Congratulations on your golden anniversary! And thank you for five decades of dedication to and support for all of our kids and the arts.”
2) Improvising the Way to a New Attitude
“I was one of those kids who would pray to not have a snow day so that I could go do rehearsal.” –Olivia T.
Olivia shares her story:
Here’s what she learned from her unexpected improv experience: “It showed me that I could adapt to a challenge. I could think on my feet. I could improvise. It kind of made me believe in myself that I could face anything that could happen on stage. I just want to thank Encore for everything; the memories and the friends, and it means a lot.”
3) From the Audience to On-Stage, to Life Long Friends
Thomas has been onstage, backstage, and in the audience. His Encore journey led him to learn life lessons, put on some fun shows and meet friends who he still keeps in touch with 600 miles away.
Here is his biggest takeaway from his time with Encore: “The greatest thing that I learned from Encore is the absolute and total respect that every single person deserves. No matter their race, gender, age, or sexual orientation. Everyone at Encore is treated so well and it’s something I noticed from day one… I remember looking up to the older members of the show so much and they were just the greatest role models that they could be. And they rubbed off on me to be the a role model once I was the older kid in the show.”
Bonus! Here’s a look at how Encore helped Christine gain the confidence to follow her passion!
“I still draw tools and confidence I gained onstage and behind the scenes daily in my career now as a biomedical engineer.”
We’re so honored to hear these amazing stories from our alumni! Here are 3 things you can do to help us celebrate our 50th Anniversary:
1) Share your Encore Story! We are looking for participants past and present, parents, and volunteers to make videos just like Christine and Oliva’s! Click for details on our 50 for 50 Video Guidelines Be sure to share the link with your fellow cast and crew mates! BONUS–Take it a step further and share your Encore photos with us on social media with @encorearlington. Be sure to check our #WaybackWednesday & #ThrowbackThursday and reminisce on the good ol’ Encore days!
2) Buy your Tickets to the Bash! Party with us and enjoy a stylish evening at the Bash on Saturday, April 28th, 2018 at the Columbus Club of Arlington! Tickets are available online. Help us make it a reunion to remember and buy your tickets today.
3) Make a donation! Support “Theatre by Kids, for Kids” as we look towards 50 more years and beyond! Click here to donate to Encore Stage & Studio’s scholarship and access programs today. Be sure to select 50th Anniversary Bash for the Donation Designation.
#TechTuesday w/ Puppet Master Martha-Grace Moore
Happy #TechTuesday, everyone! Today we have the pleasure of sharing our interview with actor, director, teaching artist, and prop manager extraordinaire Martha-Grace Moore. As multi-talented as she is, she’s been up to a lot since we last spoke to her last season. Read on to find out more!
Encore: Welcome back to the Front Row Blog! Since our last interview from the 2016/2017 season, which shows have you worked on and which staff roles have you stepped into with Encore?
Martha-Grace: Thanks for having me! It’s been a busy season for Encore, and I’ve been fortunate to have been along for the ride. I’ve gotten to continue my Teaching Artist work this season, and I just finished as Co-Director on The Lion King Jr. This fall, I was the writer, director, and one of the actors in Jungle of Bungaloo (a new work for the very young), I’m working as the Props Manager this season, and I’ve gotten to work on puppets for many of this season’s shows.
Encore: On which show are you currently working?
M-G: Right now, I’m busy working on the props and puppets for James and the Giant Peach. There are going to be tons of fun puppets in this one, and I’m very excited to see this kooky story brought to life!
Encore: What interested you about creating props and puppets?
M-G: While I was studying abroad in London during undergrad, I had the good fortune of being able to see War Horse at the Royal National Theatre, which absolutely blew my mind. The Handspring Puppet Company worked on that production to create life size horse puppets that are some of the most amazingly expressive puppets I have ever seen. That show has really stuck with me. I love that puppets can be this amazing tool for exploring character and expanding the storytelling experience.
Encore: Where/how did you learn your techniques?
M-G: I had actually never worked on puppet-making before Bungaloo, so my process has incorporated a great deal of trial and error, phoning a friend (which often means popping into the staff offices to get second opinions on ideas and designs), and researching basic puppet structures that I can work on and add to. This season, I have tried to re-use existing materials as much as possible, which has often been an excellent spring board to get the ideas flowing. Sometimes it’s easier to see where the puppet is headed if it starts as a material or object that already has shape and form.
Encore: What has been the most satisfying moment of the puppet-making process for you?
M-G: I love the moment when I realize that something is actually going to work. Most of the time, this happens when the puppet just looks like a weird skeleton of wires and rods, but when I get to that moment when the interior mechanism works, it’s the best feeling because I know that the puppet will have life onstage. It has also been satisfying for me to be able to re-use materials, and even puppets, from show to show. Drew the Spider from Bungaloo will be making a cameo appearance in James, and the giraffes from Lion King might make an appearance in Seussical this summer…
Encore: What’s been the most challenging or complex piece you’ve created?
M-G: The most challenging piece I’ve created this season was Pru the Bat in Bungaloo. It was the first puppet with a moving piece that I ever built, and it took a lot of tries to get her wings to articulate and flap. The most complex pieces I have worked on so far were the giraffes in The Lion King Jr. We had several people working on those puppets because they were so huge and needed many brains firing at full capacity to make successful designs. The baby giraffe with wiggling ears was so cute it made me want to cry.
Encore: Any advice for young creators who might be interested in puppetry?
M-G: Experiment at home with recycled materials, take classes and workshops in puppetry, and go see productions that incorporate puppets! It is such a wonderful theatre medium, and all you need to get started is the desire to learn more.
Many thanks to Martha-Grace for taking the time to share her process with us. Be sure to check out her excellent puppets in Musical Theatre Intensive’s upcoming production of James and the Giant Peach, running April 6th-15th. Click here to order your tickets today!
Photos by Aileen Pangan and A.K. Nell. Graphic design by Aimee Pangan. Blog contribution by Shannon McCarthy.
“The Other Side of Things” with Encore Cares Director Sam Regardie
Welcome to this week’s edition of #TechTuesday! Today we’re excited to explore how student director Sam Regardie is taking “Theatre by kids, for kids” to the next level with his Encore Cares production of The Fairy Tale Network. Enjoy the interview and mark your calendars!
Encore: Tell us about yourself! How long have you been involved with Encore?
Sam: I’ve been with Encore for more than a year now. I’ve been in the cast of 3 shows and have been on crew once. My most memorable show is probably Night at the Wax Museum because it was my first show with Encore and I got to meet so many great people.
Encore: How did you first learn about Encore Cares? What prompted you to apply to be a student director?
Sam: I learned about Encore Cares from my friend Xander Tilock, who started this program and directed a show last year. I heard about him directing and thought it was something I would enjoy doing. I’ve only seen a play from the perspective of an actor and crew member before and I thought it would be very cool to see a show from the other side of things.
Encore: What skills have you gained from past Encore productions that have helped you in your role as student director?
Sam: Being in 3 other shows helps me know some things to do while directing, such as how to block a show. I also know how it feels to act in a play and I know what I want from a director, so that helps me shape what I do in rehearsals. The one time I worked on lights for crew helped me know how a show works behind the stage. Being on the crew helped me understand the more technical aspects of a show.
Encore: What’s been the most rewarding part of the rehearsal process? What about the most challenging?
Sam: The most rewarding part of the rehearsal process is simply watching the show and seeing what I’ve worked on and created. It feels so great to see an entire show and know that I made that happen. The most challenging part is that I’ve never directed before. Sometimes I don’t really know what to do in a rehearsal because this is my first time directing.
Encore: What is the biggest takeaway you hope the audience gets from seeing the show?
Sam: I hope that the audience will come out of seeing the show loving the theater. I have been doing theater for the majority of my life and have totally loved it. The show is very funny too, and I hope people laugh and enjoy themselves while watching the show. I want others to see how great the theater is and how it can inspire people. I also want to show what an amazing place Encore is and how dreams can come true there.
Encore: Describe The Fairy Tale Network in a few short words or phrases.
Sam: “Who knew fairy tales could be so hilarious?”
Join Sam and his Encore Cares cast in their hilarious hijinks March 3rd, 7th, and 9th!
Saturday, March 3, 2018, 2 pm performance is located at Encore’s Main Campus located at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church (4000 Lorcom Ln Arlington, VA 22207)
Wednesday, March 7, 2018, 5:15 pm performance is located at the DC Jewish Community Center (1529 16th St. NW, Washington, DC 20036)
Friday, March 9, 2018, 5 pm performance is located at The Culmore Boys & Girls Club (3400 Charles St. Falls Church, VA 22041)
Meet Miss Clavel (Blue Cast), Amelia Williams
It takes two! With a three-weekend long run, we have two actors cast as Miss Clavel. We’re so delighted to introduce you to Amelia Williams, who plays Miss Clavel in the blue cast of Madeline’s Christmas!
Can you describe your first experience with theater? What sparked your interest?
Amelia: My first experience with theater was when I was 4 years old, I saw the Nutcracker with my mom. I just remember seeing all of the pretty costumes and all the pieces of the play come together. The play really made me want to see more and more so that’s what started my theater experience.
What other roles have you played in Encore’s past productions? What is your most memorable one and why?
Amelia: I have played Ermengarde in A Little Princess and Nyra in The Jungle Book. My most memorable performance would have to be Ermengarde because she was so funny and it was also my first play. I really connected with her by the end of the play I was actually really sad.
In your own words, how would you describe Miss Clavel?
Amelia: Miss Clavel is a very kind and caring teacher. She takes care of her girls as if they were her own daughters and always pushes them to be the best they can be. She always tell them not to be afraid and to try new things.
What do you enjoy most about playing Miss Clavel?
Amelia: I enjoy being able to develop her character more and more. I think Miss Clavel seems very simple on the surface but she is really a complex person. I hope i get to know more about her.
Do you find any fun challenges playing the role, and if so, what are they?
Amelia: A challenge for me was memorizing my lines! Most of them were very proper and didn’t come in any specific order so i really had to memorize them quickly. The songs were also hard at first but after singing them a few times they got much easier.
What are some tips about being in the audience can you share for first- time theater goers coming to see the show?
Amelia: Well when you are in the audience please be quiet, you don’t want to disturb other theater goers and the after can hear you on stage! If you find something funny go ahead and laugh! It’s the actors job to stop speaking if someone is laughing so that everyone can hear the performance. Last but not least, enjoy the show!
Is there anything else you’d like to share?
Amelia: Thank you so much for letting me do this interview! I hope everyone has a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Photos by Larry McClemons and Aileen Pangan
Meet Miss Clavel (Yellow Cast), Ella McHugh of Madeline’s Christmas
We are excited to perform our final weekend of Madeline’s Christmas! To celebrate, we’re happy to introduce you to Ella McHugh, who plays Miss Clavel in the yellow cast of Madeline’s Christmas!
What other roles have you played in Encore’s past show productions? What is your most memorable one and why?
Ella: My first role was as a unicorn and the prince’s lieutenant in Cinderella three years ago. I have also been the Magic Mirror in Snow White, one of Olivia’s friends in Twelfth Night, and Mrs. Carmichael in A Little Princess. My most memorable role is being a part of Godspell. It was lots of fun and I became really good friends with everyone in the cast.
I have also been on backstage or front of house crews for Cul de Sac, The Best Haunted House and The Jungle Book. It’s great being on crew. You get to build stuff and paint things. I’ll be on the crew for Sherlock Holmes, coming up in January.
What other classes and camps have your participated with Encore, do you have a favorite experience to share?
Ella: Godspell was the performance for the Musical Theater Intensive last year. This was a class where the students learn all about being a part of a musical from auditions to the performance. I started taking after school enrichment classes with Encore in around 3rd grade and have taken classes or signed up with camps every year since then. For the past three summers, I have participated in Stage Door, a three week camp that puts on a musical. Last summer’s musical was The Little Mermaid.
In your own words, how would you describe Miss Clavel?
Ella: She is a motherly figure towards the girls and tries to keep them all safe. She does her best to help them, as when they get sick. But it doesn’t always go as she wants. She reminds me of my kindergarten teacher because she is trying to teach all the kids to be respectful, but we were only kindergarteners so we didn’t always do what she said.
What do you enjoy most about playing Miss Clavel?
Ella: I like working with Kelsey, the director, and the other kids in the show. It’s nice having the role double cast because you have someone else going through the process with you for moral support.
Do you find any fun challenges playing the role, and if so, what are they?
Ella: Sometimes pronouncing the French is difficult. But now I can say, mes petite filles which means “my little girls”.
What are some tips about being in the audience can you share for first- time theater goers coming to see the show?
Ella: Have fun and enjoy the show, but remember to be a respectful audience member.
Remaining shows:
Friday, December 1, 2017 at 7:30 pm (LIMITED SEATS LEFT)
Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 11 am (LIMITED SEATS LEFT)
Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 3 pm (SOLD OUT!)
Sunday, December 3, 2017 at 3 pm (SOLD OUT!)
Photos by Larry McClemons, Rosemarie O’Connor and Aileen Pangan
Meet Madeline (Blue Cast) Miranda Tonsetic of Madeline’s Christmas
Double the fun! With a three-weekend long run, we have two actors cast as Madeline. We’re so delighted to introduce you to Miranda Tonsetic, who plays Madeline in the blue cast of Madeline’s Christmas!
Can you describe your first experience with theater? What sparked your interest?
Miranda: When I was little, my mom used to take me and my brother to shows at Glen Echo, and I would be like “Wow, that’s so cool, I want to do that!” My first experience was when I did a local theatre camp and we did the Rainbow Fish, and I was the Rainbow Fish’s Mom, as a 6 year old! I was so excited to perform the show!
What encouraged you to audition for Madeline’s Christmas?
Miranda: What encouraged me was that I was like Madeline. I feel like I’ve heard that before, and then I remembered vaguely watching the movies and reading the books, and I thought it would be a really fun musical to do. Musicals are my favorite type of show to perform.
What other roles have you played in Encore’s past productions? What is your most memorable one and why?
Miranda: In my first show Much Ado About Nothing I played Balthazar, and the Sexton. In Hansel and Gretel I played the baby troll, in Treasure Island I played Anne, (a female pirate), in the Best Haunted House Ever I played Madge (a cheerleader), in A Little Princess I played Jessie, and in Night At the Wax Museum I played Violet Sneed.
The most memorable one was probably Violet Sneed, because she was such a fun character to play (evil characters are the best) and also I lost my voice during that show so I had to just power through and do the best I could, but it was okay since I was surrounded by so many awesome people in that show.
What do you enjoy most about playing Madeline?
Miranda: She is not afraid of anything and won’t let anyone or anything, no matter how big, get in her way.
What similarities or differences do you have with your character?
Miranda: We’re both pretty independent, and want to help others that are struggling, and we’re both pretty adventurous. A difference that we have is she has a lot more energy than me, how she can take care of all her sick friends is something I could not do, I would be out like a light before i could help all of them.
To get our audience excited for the production, can you describe the show in one word?
Miranda: Exciting!
Is there anything else you’d like to share?
Miranda: If you are discouraged that you have not been cast yet, keep trying and see what you can improve on, I didn’t get cast on my first audition, but I kept trying and got cast!
Thank you Miranda for sharing your Encore experience! Break a leg!
Just two weekends left of Madeline’s Christmas! Don’t miss out on this charming production!
Click here to buy your tickets today.
Photos by Larry McClemons and Aileen Pangan
Meet Madeline (Yellow Cast), Maggie Donnelly of Madeline’s Christmas!
Hip hip hooray! This is our first ever production of Madeline’s Christmas and we’re so excited for a number of reasons: #1 three weekends of shows, #2 it’s the start of our 50th anniversary season, and lastly, #3 we have 2 actors cast as Madeline! Meet one of them–Maggie Donnelly and learn about her experience at Encore and throughout the production process!
Can you describe your first experience with theater? What sparked your interest?
Maggie: My first experience in Theater was Encore Stage and Studio’s summer camp, It’s elementary. My family always saw how dramatic I was as a smaller child, and thought I should foster those talents, into better use by doing drama. So my parents signed me up for It’s elementary and I did it for 5 years, and loved it.
What encouraged you to audition for Madeline’s Christmas?
Maggie: The fact that Madeline’s Christmas was a musical was definitely one of the main factors of my choice to audition. I read the Madeline stories as a younger girl and knew them well. I also knew that being a young girl that I might have had a chance at being in the show, considering there are 12 young girl parts!
What other roles have you played in Encore’s past productions? What is your most memorable one and why?
Maggie: My most memorable show was my first (and only) show, Snow White. I was a squirrel and part of the animal choir. Although, I didn’t have any lines, I still had fun, and it was an amazing experience.
What do you enjoy most about playing Madeline?
Maggie: Some of the things I enjoy about playing Madeline, are the cast. The cast in Madeline is already like my family. This is my first show with most of the people and I am already so comfortable around them, like I have known them for years. I also love the staff. The staff is so helpful and friendly, they teach me all sorts of cool stuff, yet they don’t seem like teachers to me (in a good way). I also enjoy coming to rehearsal. When I come to rehearsal, everybody understands me there. I feel like I leave all of the stress about school, friends, or family, at the door and don’t have to think about it anymore. Lastly, I love playing Madeline, because she is strong willed and she won’t anybody stand in her way, but she is sweet and loving, and caring about everyone, and everything.
What similarities or differences do you have with your character?
Maggie: I see a lot of similarities between me and my character, she is strong and persistent and is always seeking adventure, even when she is specifically told not to. She isn’t afraid of much, but will take care of anyone that needs her help. That reminds me a little bit of me, sometimes.
Thanks Maggie for sharing your Encore story! Break a leg!
Just two weekends left of Madeline’s Christmas! Don’t miss out on this charming production!
Click here to buy your tickets today.
Photos by Larry McClemons
5 Ways to Shine in the Audition Room
We’re so excited for our #sweeterthanever season! As we count down to the first audition of the golden 50th season, count down with us on 5 ways to shine in the audition room, brought to you by our production manager, Rebecca Pfeil!
#5: Project! We want to be sure we can hear you on stage!
#4: It’s all about Teamwork! Work with your audition group as a team. As a member of the cast, it is important to be a great teamplayer.
#3: Listen to all instructions and make sure you are paying attention.
#2: Make interesting acting choices! Show us different character choices throughout your audition to show your range of skills, imagination and willingness to work as a teamplayer.
Last by not least….
#1: Have fun! If you are having fun while you are auditioning, it’ll show!
Our first auditions of the season are combined with Madeline’s Christmas and Sherlock Holmes on September 12 & 13, 5-7pm at Encore’s Main Campus.
Want additional preparation for auditions? Learn about our pre-audition workshops! Many students and parents have requested advice about auditioning for roles in our productions. Our optional pre-audition workshops help students learn what to expect at an audition and how to present themselves. Pre-audition workshops are 3-5 pm. The fee is $55. Click here to enroll today.
Photos by Larry McClemons and Aileen Pangan
The Kids Began to March (with Director Elizabeth Pringle)
This evening marks the start to the second weekend of The Music Man, playing at Kenmore Middle School Theatre. We are thrilled to sit down with Elizabeth Pringle to get some insight into this delightfully fun and spirited production!
Encore: Welcome to Encore’s Front Row blog! Could you introduce yourself and tell us how you’ve been involved with Encore, past and present?
EP: When I was little I wanted to be an astronaut, and archaeologist, a superhero, and bus driver. But then I realized that I couldn’t actually become all those things when I grew up however I could act all those roles and more in the theatre! I realized then, and believe now, that imagination is the greatest human tool. Kids are bursting with imagination and to work with kids is always a treat.
I got involved with Encore about two years ago when I worked with Susan on The Three Musketeers and got to know the community of Encore and appreciate the dedication and production standards of the team. The next season I directed A Fairy Tale Christmas Carol and Twelfth Night. I just directed The Tempest this spring and came right back in for The Music Man.
Encore: Having previously directed for Encore, could you speak to directing a cast ranging from age ten up through college students and beyond? How is this process similar or different?
EP: I’ve so enjoyed working on the productions with kids but in my career I’ve worked with all ages and so this has been great fun. Each age group needs a different focus for their work and that requires different toolkits when working with them on character and staging. It is a little like speaking different languages when connecting to the different age groups.
Encore: What do you enjoy most about working with a focus of “Theatre by kids, for kids?”
EP: I love watching the kids grow in skills and confidence as they learn the many aspects of theatre from performance to production to production. Encore offers such a strong community of learning and engagement and a real artistic home for young people.
Encore: What’s been your favorite part of the rehearsal process?
EP: For me, it has been both watching the world of the play emerge as well as witnessing the growth of community among this inter-generational group of actors.
Encore: Have there been any challenges that stand out to you?
EP: Ha! All other challenges were usurped by the leaking roof this past weekend. But the production and performance teams were incredible and they took the challenge in stride and gave their all to putting on a great show.
Encore: Describe Encore’s production of The Music Man in five words or short phrases.
EP:
Encore: Is there anything else you’d like audiences to know?
EP: Don’t miss it!
Well, you heard our fine director, folks! Keep out of “Trouble” and get your tickets before they march away! Thank you to Elizabeth for sharing with us. Join us at Kenmore this weekend to take in all of the fantastic work our director, cast, and crew have put into this production!
Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 7:30 pm
Friday, July 28, 2017 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 2 pm and 7:30 pm
Sunday, July 30, 2017 at 2 pm
Photos by: Larry McClemons
Blog contributor: Shannon McCarthy, 2016-17 Arts Apprentice
Hitting All the Right Notes: Music Director Sarah Markovits
Welcome back to the Front Row Blog. Not only is it Front Row Friday, it’s also opening night for our production of The Music Man! This could not be a more perfect opportunity to sit down with the woman behind our musical’s beautiful sound, music director Sarah Markovits.
Encore: Thank for joining us for an interview on Encore’s blog! Could you introduce yourself and tell us how you’ve been involved with Encore?
SM: I am a soprano, a voice teacher, and a proud choir nerd who didn’t do nearly enough musical theater when I was growing up (although I did get to play Grizabella in Cats as an adult!). In my teaching, I want my students to be Empowered, Energized, and Inspired by their experiences. I had seen several Encore shows, and I was consistently impressed by the quality, and by the fact that everyone seemed to be having such a good time – I wanted to be part of that magic! I’m so excited to be serving as Music Director for this summer’s production of The Music Man!
Encore: The cast of The Music Man features actors from age ten up to college students and beyond. How does this affect how you run rehearsals?
SM: I think when you expect everyone to perform at a high level, age or experience become secondary factors. Adults need permission to be silly just as much as kids need to learn to be “serious”! When you work really hard and can see that it is paying off, I think you are much more likely to continue to work really hard – my job is to make sure the singing is healthy and that folks are having fun.
Encore: What’s been your favorite part of the rehearsal process?
SM: I’ve really enjoyed watching the camaraderie develop among the cast. Everyone wants to see the show succeed, and it really is a team effort!
Encore: Do you have a favorite musical moment in the show?
SM: I love “Rock Island” – and the first time the Quartet sings “Ice Cream” all together – and “Pick-a- Little/Goodnight Ladies” – and “Wells Fargo Wagon” – and…this is an impossible question to answer!
Encore: Describe Encore’s production of The Music Man in five words or short phrases.
SM: Buy your tickets right NOW!
Encore: Is there anything else you’d like audiences to know or keep in mind?
SM: These amazing singing actors have dedicated their whole summer to bring this slice of American Musical Theater History to life. It takes a lot of hard work, a lot of time, and a lot of courage to do what they do, and I am so proud to be part of this production!
You heard the music director: get your tickets today! The Music Man opens TONIGHT at Kenmore Middle School Theatre. Tickets are available online, at the door, or by phoning the Box Office at (703) 548-1154. Join the band and keep out of “Trouble” – we can’t wait to see you there!
Photos by: Shannon McCarthy and Aileen Pangan
Blog contributor: Shannon McCarthy, 2016-17 Arts Apprentice