Live with Susan Keady on Instagram | April 3 at 3:30pm
Join us for an exclusive interview with Artistic Director, Susan Keady as she shares our upcoming performance-focused opportunities! Virtual classes include Did the Butler Do It?, A Midsummer Nights Dream, and more. Tune in this Friday, April 3 at 3:30pm as we go LIVE on Instagram.
Question for our viewers – How will you celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday? Be ready to interact and share your answers and other questions in the comments!
#IndoorEncore: Fun Ideas for Theatre at Home
Happy #FrontRowFriday, Encore fans! Yes, it’s finally Friday. Does anyone else feel like this last week of working and schooling from home has lasted longer than usual? If you’re already going out of your head with boredom, you’re in the right place. We’ve got seven ideas to keep you in top performance condition, all while having a blast. Let’s go!
Photo by Kyla McLaughlin
Take a stretch break from online homework to turn your bedroom into your very own Broadway stage. Sing along to your favorite musical theatre tunes and dream of seeing your name in lights. Ready to take Center Stage? There are still spaces available in Encore’s production-based summer camps: Stage Door (ages 11-15) and Center Stage (ages 14-18)!
2) Get Crafty
Did you know that Encore has a Pinterest account with recipes, crafts, and activities related to specific shows in our season? Well, now you do! Come check it out and let your creative mind wander.
Are performance arts more your thing? Try creating an Encore theme song, rap, or dance. We’re not on Tik Tok, so we’ll leave the epic dance moves to our participants; tag it #EncoreTikTok and our awesome apprentices will take a look for us. 🙂 We would love to see all of your wonderful creations; tag us @EncoreArlington!
Photo by Cindy Kane Photography.
3) Bust a Move
Release some of that pent-up energy in a way that’s creative, fun, and helpful! Invite your family members to a dance party. You can put on a playlist of your favorite songs or even take it to the next level. Check out some choreography videos on YouTube, like these from Disney on Broadway, and do your best to learn the routines. This will keep your body moving and help you pick up skills that will help you in future auditions!
Encore students at the Celebration of the Arts #ARLSaveOurStage (2019)
Photo by Aileen Pangan Christian
4) Connect with a Board Member
Wondering what to do with your free time? Consider reaching out to the Arlington County Board (please get family help and permission if you’re under 18!). Let them know how much you appreciate their support of the arts in Arlington and how the arts have positively impacted your life. It’s important that Board Members continue to hear from their constituents. You can find a listing of contact information on our #ARLSaveOurStage page; thank you again to all those who came together last spring to celebrate and defend the arts in our county.
The cast of The Enchanted Bookshop performs at the 2019 Benefit Breakfast
Photo by Aileen Pangan Christian
Looking for another way to support Encore’s mission during this period of social distancing? RSVP to our annual Benefit Breakfast, currently scheduled and on-track for April 29, 2020. Spread the word, invite your friends and colleagues, and consider making a gift to safeguard Encore’s important goals in this uncertain time. We thank you in advance for all of your assistance and support!
5) Catch Up on The Front Row
Take a break from streaming to catch up on the awesome interviews, advice, and information that The Front Row blog has to offer. Hear from our students and alumni, learn from our staff, and more. You’re already here; what’s another post or 10… 😉
Photo by Clarence Chan
6) Run the Rehearsal
Auditions for The Frog Prince of Spamalot got moved to April, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait to participate in a production. Now is your chance to assume the role of casting director and choose your cast. Get together with some friends on Zoom or Google Hangouts and put on an informal reading of a script! Unsure how to begin? Try searching for public domain scripts. We’ll give you a great place to start: MIT’s unabridged collection of Shakespeare’s complete works. Start with a scene and watch what happens!
7) Show Us Your Spirit
In case you missed our last post, we’re currently celebrating Encore with a week of spirit days! So far, we’ve seen woodland creatures, villains, and more! Tag us @EncoreArlington and #EncoreSpringSpirit to join in the fun.
We’re excited to announce that there will be another week of themes…decided by YOU! Vote in our poll or send us a message with your theme day suggestion and it might make it into the final round.
Photo by Aileen Pangan Christian
Looking for more tips and activities? Our Education team sent some awesome age-specific suggestions to our mailing list. Want the content? Fear not! Subscribe to our list, then send us an email at info@encorestage.org; we’d be happy to send a copy your way!
We’re grateful to all of our Encore family for all of the love, support, and laughter during this uncertain time. Remember: “We’re all in this together!”
Jimmy Mavrikes (“Troy”), Ellen Chapin (“Gabriella”), and cast. High School Musical, 2007.
Photo by Larry McClemons.
Photos by Kyla McLaughlin, Aileen Pangan Christian, Larry McClemons, Clarence Chan, and Cindy Kane Photography.
Blog contribution by Shannon McCarthy.
Many of you have been following the news about the new coronavirus. We are following the guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as local and state public health authorities, to safeguard our participants’ health and well-being. For more information about Encore’s response to COVID-19, please visit our website.
Auditions for The Frog Prince of Spamalot have been rescheduled to April 14 & 15
Experience the magic of theatre while building leadership and teamwork skills in an Encore production. Join us onstage, backstage or front of house for our 2019/2020 season! Students ages 9-18 are invited to audition for cast. Students ages 12-18 may audition for backstage crew and front of house. Auditions are April 14 & 15 | 5-7pm
Sign up for your Summer Camp Adventure!
Join us for a summer of learning empathy and experiencing teamwork! Our summer camps provide a fun and safe environment for children to explore theatre arts. Camps are available for ages 3 through 18. Schedule your summer theatre adventure today!
Encore is featured in the 2019/2020 Catalogue for Philanthropy!
Encore Stage & Studio is honored to be recognized as #OneoftheBest local nonprofits by @catalogueforphilanthropydc Join us in creating a movement for social good in our region. Learn more about how you can be a part of our mission.
Spring Class Registration is Now Open!
Spring class registration is now open. Sign up for classes including Around the World Adventures, Off the Cuff, Happily Ever After and more! Spring classes begin April 13. Ready to book your spring break adventure with Encore? Enrollment for spring break camp is a la carte, choose select days or the entire week!
Plan Your Visit to the Theatre | Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre
The parking garage is located at the far end of the new Alice West Fleet Elementary School (115 S Old Glebe Rd) on the right. There are two sharp turns, as well as a median at the entrance to the parking garage.
Patrons are welcome to park on either level of the garage. There are stairs and an elevator located on each level. Please note that the elevator will only be available until the start of the show.
If you would like to drop off closer to the theatre entrance, please use the loop. To reach the loop, you will initially pass the garage entrance, complete the loop, then return to the garage or continue straight to reach the street.
Please do not park in the spaces marked reserved. These spaces are reserved 24/7.
Flip the Script performs at The Kennedy Center | February 5, 2020
Encore Stage & Studio’s Flip the Script project engaged local students to develop an original theatre piece focused on Arlington, Virginia’s African American voices. The Day Nothing Happened, is a 45-minute production reflecting the emotional journey of Ronald Deskins, Michael Jones, Lance Newman, Gloria Thompson, and their community as they integrated Stratford Junior High School in 1959, the first school in Virginia to be integrated.
Enroll in the Primary Election Day Holiday Mini-Camp & Play in a Day | March 3
When school’s out, Encore’s on…onstage, that is! Discover the world of theatre through popular stories from the page and screen. Enjoy a day of theatre games, crafts, creative activities, and storytelling in a safe and supportive environment. Election Day Mini Camp: Hercules
Enroll in Holiday Mini Camp this Winter
When school’s out, Encore’s on…onstage, that is! Students in Kindergarten – 2nd grade will enjoy a day of theatre games, crafts, creative activities, and storytelling in a safe and supportive environment. Students in 3rd – 5th grade will work together to create a brand new play in just one camp day!
January 27 (FCPS Student Holiday) – King Arthur
January 28 (FCPS Student Holiday) – Enchanted
January 31 (APS Grade Prep) – Enchanted