Hello From Ms. Jordan
Hello Encore friends!
5-Point Checklist: #RehearsalReady
Hey there, everyone! Your friendly neighborhood Arts Apprentice, Shannon, here. It’s been so fun writing for the Front Row blog and working with our Front of House crews this season.
I’m so excited to cross behind the curtain to join the wonderful cast of The Music Man this summer! We’ve already been in rehearsals for a few weeks at this point, so I wanted to share a bit about the process and how you can prepare for your own rehearsals in the future. [Check out our auditions page for 2017/2018 audition dates!]
- No matter what’s on the rehearsal schedule for the evening, it’s important to have your script on hand, whether to write down your blocking (where and when to move onstage), review your vocal music, or record helpful character notes. And don’t forget a pencil!
- Staying hydrated is always a worthy goal, so bring your water bottle to rehearsal. It’s particularly essential for performers during the summer production because our choreographer Kelsey is certainly putting us through our paces! We’ve already choreographed all of the group dance numbers in The Music Man. I can’t wait for all of you to see our awesome marching in “76 Trombones.” You won’t believe the crazy tricks our Teen Dance Ensemble pulls off!
- Tick-tock, keep an eye on the clock! Being on time makes everything run much more smoothly, in rehearsal and in life. If you think you might be running late, give your stage manager a call so he or she can adjust accordingly.
- You’ve planned so well that you’re actually early to rehearsal? No worries! Now is the perfect time to review your lines and music, to make certain that you’re extra prepared for that evening’s work.
- Perhaps above all else, a positive attitude is a huge rehearsal essential! Even if the dance steps are difficult or the music notes are high, if you show up ready to work and have fun, you’ll surely keep out of “Trouble” and have a wonderful rehearsal.
I hope you’ve enjoyed these rehearsal tips. Stay tuned to Encore’s blog and social media pages for more sneak peaks as we get closer to the show. Share your excitement with us at @EncoreArlington and with #EncoreMusicMan!
Ready to catch a train to River City yourself? Get your tickets and take in all 76 (or so) of our trombones! To learn more about The Music Man, including performance dates, or to purchase tickets, please click here.
Photos by: Aileen Pangan and Madeline Pages
Blog contribution by: Shannon McCarthy, 2016-17 Arts Apprentice
Oct. 14-23, 2016
By Pat Cook
Directed by Susan A. Keady
Assistant Directed by Martha Grace B. Moore
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.
Performance Dates and Showtimes:
Friday, October 14, 2016 at 7:30pm
Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 11am and 3pm
Sunday, October 16, 2016 at 3pm
Friday, October 21, 2016 at 7:30pm
Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 11am and 3pm
Sunday, October 23, 2016 at 3pm
Audition Dates and Times:
Auditions: September 6 & 7 from 5-7 pm.
There is no audition fee.
Auditions are in the lower level of Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre.
Location:
All performances and rehearsals are held at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre (125 S. Old Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22204)
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Interested in acting in our shows? Click here to learn about auditions.
Dec. 2-4, 2016
By Flip Kobler and Cindy Marcus
Original arrangements by Matthew Heap
In this remake of a Christmas classic, your favorite fairy tale characters bring to life the story of Ebeneezer Scrooge’s magical Christmas Eve. Mother Goose lends her talents to narrate the story as the Big Bad Wolf takes on the humbugging lead role. Cinderella, the Three Little Pigs, Old King Cole, and many more help create a new twist on the traditional Dickensian story told every December. We recommend this Encore holiday tradition for ages 4 and older.
Performance Dates and Showtimes:
Friday, December 2, 2016 at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 11am and 3pm
Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 3pm
Photos by Larry McClemons:
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- Photo by Larry McClemons
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- Photo by Larry McClemons
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- Photo by Larry McClemons
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- Photo by Larry McClemons
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- Photo by Larry McClemons
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- Photo by Larry McClemons
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- Photo by Larry McClemons
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- Photo by Larry McClemons
Location:
All performances are held at Gunston Arts Center (2700 S. Lang St, Arlington, VA 22206)
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Interested in acting in our shows? Click here to learn about auditions.
Jan. 6-15, 2017
Based on the classic novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Adapted by Vera Morris
Music and Lyrics by Bill Francoeur
Sara Crewe, a young heiress to a diamond mine fortune, leaves her home and father in India to go to school at Miss Michin’s Select Seminary for Young Ladies in London. When adversity strikes, Sara’s imaginative powers come to the rescue, transforming a drab institution into a place of magic and mystery. Using the grace and virtue of ‘a little princess,’ Sara proves that kindness always wins. We recommend this musical for ages 4 and older.
Audition Dates and Times:
October 25 & 26 from 5-7pm
There is no audition fee.
Auditions are located at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church (4000 Lorcom Ln Arlington, VA 22207)
Location:
All performances are held at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre (125 S. Old Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA 22204)
Tickets:
$15 for Adults, $10 for Children, Students, Military and Seniors with a valid ID. Includes all box office fees. Single tickets will be available on July 25.
Click here to purchase your season subscription online, or call our box office (703)548-1154.
Click here to return to 2016/2017 Season.
Interested in acting in our shows? Click here to learn about auditions.
Feb. 9-25, 2017
Kitchen Adventures
Theatre for The Very Young
February 9-25, 2017
Something’s sizzling at Encore! In its newest play series, Theatre for the Very Young, Encore Stage & Studio presents “Kitchen Adventures”— starring professional artists who bring kitchen adventures and colorful foods to life, all the while teaching your little one about healthy choices. With more than a tablespoon of fun, Encore has the recipe for a fun theatre-going experience for you and your child!
We recommend this production for ages 1 and older.
Location:
All performances and rehearsals are held at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church (4000 Lorcom Ln Arlington, VA 22207)
Tickets: $10 General Admission. Includes all box office fees.
Mar. 10 -19, 2017
Book by Craig Sodaro
Recommended for ages 6 and older.
Auditions: January 23 & 24, 2017 | 5-7pm
There is no audition fee.
Auditions are held at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church (4000 Lorcom Ln Arlington, VA 22207).
Location:
All performances are held at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre (125 S. Old Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA 22204)
Click here to purchase your season subscription online, or call our box office (703)548-1154.
Interested in acting in our shows? Click here to learn about auditions.
Mar. 31 – Apr. 9, 2017
Godspell
Conceived and Originally Directed by John-Michael Tebelak
Music and New Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Originally Produced on the New York Stage by Edgar Lansbury,
Stuart Duncan, Joseph Beruh
Directed by Kelsey Meiklejohn
and Douglas Ullman, Jr.
A small group of people help Jesus tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and a hefty dose of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus’ life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus’ message of kindness, tolerance and love comes vibrantly to life in Encore Stage & Studio’s musical production of Godspell.
Performance Dates and Showtimes:
Fridays, March 31 and April 7, 2017 at 7:30pm
Saturdays, April 1 and 8, 2017 at 3pm and 7:30pm
Sundays, April 2 and 9, 2017 at 3pm
Location:
All performances are held at Gunston Arts Center (2700 S. Lang St, Arlington, VA 22206)
Tickets: $10 General Admission. Includes all box office fees.
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Interested in acting in our shows? Click here to learn about auditions.
Apr. 28-May 7, 2017
Performance Dates and Showtimes:
Fridays, April 28 and May 5, 2017 at 7:30pm
Saturdays, April 29 and May 6, 2017 at 3pm and 7:30pm
Sundays, April 30 and May 7, 2017 at 3pm
Location:
All performances are held at Gunston Arts Center (2700 S. Lang St, Arlington, VA 22206)
Audition Dates and Times:
February 21 & 22 | 5-7pm
Tickets: $10 General Admission. Includes all box office fees. Single tickets will be available online on July 25.
Click here to return to 2016/2017 Season.
Interested in acting in our shows? Click here to learn about auditions.