Coming Soon: Rocket Woman | April 4 – May 11, 2019
One imaginary friend, cardboard boxes, and a brave Rocket Woman together make one journey that is out of this world! Join our Rocket Woman as she blasts off into space to prove that women love exploration and adventure too! Watch as she uses her creativity, ingenuity and sass to reach her goals and the stars! That’s one step for this Rocket Woman, one giant leap for imagination! Recommended for ages 1 and older.
Enroll in Drama Classes This Spring
Encore Stage & Studio offers learning opportunities for students as young as six months through 12th grade. 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. 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.
Our after-school programs and year-round classes help students develop creativity and self-confidence. They are targeted to all levels of experience, from introductory to advanced. Scholarship assistance for classes is available.
Enroll in Holiday Mini-Camp & Play in a Day | January 28
When school’s out, Encore’s on…onstage, that is! Discover the world of theatre through popular stories from the page and screen. 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! 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.
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Take a starring role in fostering tomorrow’s leaders. For over fifty years, Encore Stage & Studio has helped today’s kids become tomorrow’s leaders through the transformative power of theatre. We hope you will show your support for “theatre by kids, for kids!” by making a tax-deductible gift today!
Audition for The Talented Clementine | March 11 & 12
Students ages 9-18 are invited to audition for cast. Students ages 12-18 may audition for backstage crew and front of house. No experience necessary. The Talented Clementine auditions are March 11 & 12, 5-7pm at Encore’s Main Campus. Click here to learn more.
Encore’s 2018/2019 Season Celebrates Literature and Magical Missions
Our heroes and heroines are fighting for what’s right and they won’t let ghosts, the status quo, or fear get in their way. Join Encore Stage & Studio for a year of friendship, adventure, and heroes. Learn more.
Ghostchasers!
October 5th – 14th, 2018 | Gunston Arts Center – Theatre One
Things are at their worst at the Asylum for the Extremely Tense, run by the famous Dr. Horace Roy. An earthquake jolt has freed a poltergeist, and it’s creating mischief! The patients have locked up the staff and nobody can tell who’s who! Luckily, Dr. Roy’s cousin Harriet knows just who to call… the Ghostchasers! Honcho and his staff of student ghostchasers are equipped with an array of strange and incredible gadgets, but are they ready for the call? We recommend this production for ages 6 and older.
Jingle Arrgh the Way!
November 16th – 18th & November 30th – December 9th, 2018 | Gunston Arts Center – Theatre One
A mysterious message left in the crow’s nest of their ship brings Captain Braid Beard and his pirate mates back to North Beach to seek out young Jeremy Jacob to help solve a riddle and find the Christmas treasure. Favorite characters, a rollicking story, great songs, and a trip to the North Pole to find “you know who” – makes Jingle ARRGH the Way! a wonderful holiday show for the whole family. Based on a story by Melinda Long, author of How I Became a Pirate. We recommend this musical for ages 4 and older.
The Enchanted Bookshop
January 11th – 20th, 2019 | Gunston Arts Center – Theatre One
During the day, A Likely Story looks like any other bookshop, but at night the characters inside the books come alive. Classic characters — including Dorothy Gale, Pollyanna, Heidi, Tom Sawyer and more — long to help Margie, the scatterbrained owner, save her struggling store. When a pair of smugglers come looking for a stolen necklace hidden inside one of the books, the characters must find a way to rescue the bookshop without being seen. Join us on this magical mission to celebrate the enchantment and joy of reading. We recommend this production for ages 4 and older.
Robin Hood
February 22nd – March 3rd, 2019 | Gunston Arts Center – Theatre One
Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham are cruel and unfair to their citizens. Robin Hood and his merry men are on a mission to help by taking from the rich and giving back to the poor. To arms! When the Sheriff and Lady Merle hatch a plan to stop him, Robin Hood must save Maid Marian, defeat the awful sheriff, and secure Nottingham for the true king’s return. We recommend this production for ages 6 and older.
The Talented Clementine
May 31st – June 9th, 2019| Gunston Arts Center – Theatre One
Clementine gets nervous when her third grade teacher announces that her class will be putting on a talent show to raise money for the spring trip. She can’t sing or dance or play an instrument like her super talented friend Margaret, and what talents she does have would not work on a stage. Clementine must find an act, any act, to perform before the night of the big show. But with only a few days to do so, can she put it together in time? We recommend this musical for ages 6 and older.
Disney’s Newsies
July 19th – 28th, 2019| Kenmore Middle School Theatre
Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right!
Summer Camps for Ages 11-15
Summer Camp Registration is now open!
- One Week:
June 18-22, 2018: Amazing Adventures—NEW!
June 25 – July 6, 2018: Encore Presents Lola’s Lab–NEW!
- Two Weeks:
July 9-August 31, 2018: It’s Elementary
- One Week:
June 18 – June 22, 2018: Modern Day Myths–NEW!
June 25 – June 29, 2018: Summer Stories
July 2 – July 6, 2018: Season Sampler
August 20 – August 24, 2018: Improv-a-thon—NEW!
August 27 – August 31, 2018: Summer Nights Live—NEW!
Two Weeks:
July 9-August 17, 2018: Scenes for Tweens
- Two Weeks:
July 16-27, 2018: One-Act Wonders
Three Weeks:
June 25-August 10, 2018: Stage Door
June 25-August 10, 2018: Tech Camp
Click here to review our policies.
Camp Director: Madaline Langston Time: Fee: $300 Location: Encore’s Main Campus (4000 Lorcom Ln Arlington, VA 22207)
Encore Presents Lola's Lab--NEW! July 2 – July 6, 2018: Captain Kaleidoscope Camp Director: Madaline Langston Time: Location: Swanson Middle School (5800 Washington Blvd. Arlington, VA 22205) Visit www.lolaslab.com for more information on Lola Lab’s programs, activities and merchandise.
Each session features a unique theme and a final performance for family and friends. Students will be divided into age groups. Staff to student ratio 1:7. July 9 – July 20, 2018: Whodunit? Be a dashing detective! From secret agents to super spy kids, uncover and act out the hilarious and mindbogging mysteries! July 23 – August 3, 2018: Happily Ever After Make your Once Upon a Summer into Happily Ever After! From dragons and wizards to brave princesses and princes, bring classic tales to life as you embark this royal adventure! August 6 – 17, 2018: Kings, Queens, and Courtly Figures Live like a king or queen! Break magic spells as we relive classic stories near and far! August 20 – August 31, 2018: Fantastic Voyage Set sail with Encore on your greatest journey yet! Make your way through the seven seas, soar over the moon or discover new heights in our fantastic voyage–the imagination’s the limit! Camp Director: Madaline Langston Time: Fee: Location: Kings, Queens & Courtly Figures and Fantastic Voyage: Theatre On The Run (3700 S. Four Mile Run Dr. Arlington, VA 22206) Do you provide snack? Is there a rest or quiet time in the afternoon? Will campers have play time outside? Is it possible to enroll for just one week of camp? Because our camp builds up to a final performance on the last day, we highly encourage students to participate the entire two weeks of camp. Our performances are based on teamwork–attending all camp days will help your child make most of their theatre camp experience. If a one-week camp works best for you schedule, we recommend enrolling in Amazing Adventures and Encore Presents Lola’s Lab. What is the class size capacity? Do you take field trips anywhere and if so how do you transport the children? Are your employees CPR/First Aid certified? Can my child be grouped with his/her friend? Are the half day and full day students grouped together? Have you heard about the daring adventures of Odysseus or the epic feats of Hippolyta and the Amazons? What if those heroes and heroines lived in today’s world? In this one-week camp students will devise and perform their very own modern day myth determining important morals, creating characters, and constructing stories all while building their theatrical skills. Student to staff ratio 1:8. Camp Director: Kelsey Meiklejohn Time: Fee: $300 Location: Encore’s Main Campus (4000 Lorcom Ln Arlington, VA 22207)
June 25 – June 29, 2018: Playwriting Put your imagination to the test in this one-week camp! Students will turn their favorite stories into memorable scenes and skits and use their creativity to write brand-new plays while also enjoying theatre games, ensemble-building activities, and more. Camp will conclude with a performance of the students’ brand-new, original works. Staff to student ratio 1:8. Time: Fee: $315 Location: Encore’s Main Campus (4000 Lorcom Ln Arlington, VA 22207)
July 2 – July 6, 2018 (no camp July 4) Time: Fee: Location: Encore’s Main Campus (4000 Lorcom Ln Arlington, VA 22207) Ready for a summer of theatrical fun? During Scenes for Tweens, students will develop their performance skills through workshops in character study, movement, improvisation, ensemble building, and more. They’ll then put their new skills to the test while working to create a scripted performance for family and friends. Each session has a unique theme from exploring the opposites of tragedy and comedy to Shakespeare and even jiving to your favorite Broadway musicals! Participate in multiple sessions or repeat a session you’ve enjoyed in the past as the performance material and skill-building classes change each year. Students will be divided into age groups. Each session will culminate in a performance. Staff to student ratio: 1:9. July 9 – July 20, 2018: Tragedy vs. Comedy Explore acting opposites of tragedy and comedy and decide for yourself which will reign supreme! Actors will delve into the extremes of both comedic and dramatic acting styles as well as the skills needed for both. Culminating in a performance of scripted scenes, students can embrace both their inner clown and tragedian. July 23 – August 3, 2018: Broadway Bootcamp August 6 – August 17, 2018: Shakespeare Clowns & Comedies Tackle Shakespeare’s famous comedies in this two-week camp. Bolster your understanding of the Bard’s language and performance techniques as you embody his famous clowns, enact hilarious misunderstandings, and attempt to decipher twins in disguise! Camp Director: Seth Rosenke Time: Fee: Location: Encore’s Main Campus (4000 Lorcom Ln Arlington, VA 22207) I’ve heard that children are often divided into groups. Can my child be grouped with his/her friend? Will you accept students younger than age 8? Do you provide snack? Does the camp day include any outdoor time? Do you take field trips anywhere and if so how do you transport the children? Do you have a nurse on staff or are all of your employees CPR/First Aid certified? August 20 – August 24, 2018 Time: Fee: Location: Encore’s Main Campus (4000 Lorcom Ln Arlington, VA 22207) August 27 – August 31, 2018 Time: Fee: Location: Encore’s Main Campus (4000 Lorcom Ln Arlington, VA 22207) In this conservatory-style program, you’ll work to sharpen your acting, singing, and dancing skills each morning, then immediately put those skills to the test as part of our daily rehearsal process. This camp experience is led by a director, music director, and choreographer, and the curriculum is enhanced by workshops with guest artists. Past workshop topics have included stage combat, clowning, makeup design, and physical comedy. As the camp builds towards public performances of a fully-staged musical, you’ll be challenged to fully engage your creativity, to develop a memorable character, and to work as part of a team while gaining valuable stage experience. Runs in conjunction with Encore’s Tech Camp. Staff to student ratio 1:8. June 25 – July 13, 2018 (no camp July 4): Shrek, Jr. Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he’s handed a task – if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairytale wouldn’t be complete without a few twists and turns along the way. Camp Director: Mara Stewart July 9 – July 27, 2018: Peter Pan, Jr. Wendy Darling loves to tell stories to her brothers, Michael and John. But when her father announces she must move out of the nursery, Peter Pan comes to visit the children and whisks them away to Neverland. Their journey introduces them to the Lost Boys, Mermaids, Indians and even the infamous pirate, Captain Hook! It’s Peter to the rescue when Wendy is taken captive by the dreaded captain, who has his own sinister plans in mind for our hero. July 23 – August 10, 2018: Bye, Bye, Birdie YPE A loving send-up of the 1960s, small-town America, teenagers, and rock & roll, Bye, Bye, Birdie remains as fresh and vibrant as ever. Teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted, so he chooses all-American girl Kim McAfee for a very public farewell kiss. Featuring a tuneful high-energy score, plenty of great parts for kids, and a hilarious script, Birdie remains one of the most popular shows in schools across the country. Camp Director: Kelsey Meiklejohn Time: Fee: Location:
With just three weeks to put together all of the technical elements of a show, you’ll be challenged to bring your best, most creative self to camp every day. Each morning, you’ll focus on exploring technical skills including scenic design, costuming, stage management, and more. Afternoons will be spent turning designs into reality by creating set pieces, props, and costumes. By the third week of camp, you’ll be ready to present your designs to the public and run a seamless show backstage. Throughout each session, your work will be supplemented by guest artist-led workshops on topics such as stage combat, sound design, and lighting as you prepare for two public performances. Runs in conjunction with Encore’s Stage Door camp. Staff to student ratio 1:8. June 25 – July 13, 2018 (no camp July 4): Shrek, Jr. Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he’s handed a task – if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairytale wouldn’t be complete without a few twists and turns along the way. July 9 – July 27, 2018: Peter Pan, Jr. Wendy Darling loves to tell stories to her brothers, Michael and John. But when her father announces she must move out of the nursery, Peter Pan comes to visit the children and whisks them away to Neverland. Their journey introduces them to the Lost Boys, Mermaids, Indians and even the infamous pirate, Captain Hook! It’s Peter to the rescue when Wendy is taken captive by the dreaded captain, who has his own sinister plans in mind for our hero. July 23 – August 10, 2018: Bye, Bye, Birdie YPE A loving send-up of the 1960s, small-town America, teenagers, and rock & roll, Bye, Bye, Birdie remains as fresh and vibrant as ever. Teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted, so he chooses all-American girl Kim McAfee for a very public farewell kiss. Featuring a tuneful high-energy score, plenty of great parts for kids, and a hilarious script, Birdie remains one of the most popular shows in schools across the country. Time: Fee: Location: What is a typical day like? How do auditions work? Is everyone guaranteed a role in the show? Is it alright to miss a day or a few days of camp? Will you accept students younger than 11 years old? Do you provide snack? Does the camp day include any outdoor time? Do you take field trips anywhere and if so how do you transport the children? Do you have a nurse on staff or are all of your employees CPR/First Aid certified?
Want to pack as much theatre as possible into just two weeks? Hone your performance and technical theatre skills in the fast-paced environment of this innovative camp! Under the guidance of professional directors and designers, students will have the opportunity to participate as both actors and designers/crew members as they channel their creative energy, talent, and enthusiasm into two fully-staged public performances. July 16—27, 2018: The Importance of Being Earnest & Pygmalion Camp Director: Amy Thompson Time: Fee: Location:
August 13 – August 31, 2018: Hamlet Encore’s Shakespeare Intensive will challenge students to take the reigns as they present a fully staged production of Hamlet. Guided by professional teaching artists, actors will approach the Bard’s most famous work from the perspective of actor-directors. Through text analysis, movement and voice classes, and character development exercises the ensemble will focus on staging Hamlet in a contemporary setting. The intensive is suitable for both students who have experience working with Shakespeare’s text and those who are new to his plays and want to round-out their theatrical skills. Camp Director: Kelsey Meiklejohn Time: Fee: Location: All dates, locations, themes and times are subject to change.
June 18—22, 2018 
Adventure is out there, and Encore will help you find it! This session is jam-packed with heroic escapades, discovering lands unknown and more! Will there be detours along the way? You won’t want to miss your chance to participate in these amazing adventures!
10:00am-4:00pm
Extended Hours: 8:30-10:00am; 4:00-5:30pm
$50 AM Extended
$50 PM Extended
June 25 – June 29, 2018: Zoopossible Kingdom 
The wise King of Zoopossible has a big idea to sustain his “green” kingdom. But the prince-zoologist goes missing when he finds out that it involves a royal marriage to his neighbor! Our story comes to life when campers become citizens and animals of Zoopossible, using their creative skills combining art, movement, drama, creative writing and more, to help the prince and save Zoopossible.
Off the Isle of Black and White, a young sea captain sails under the stormy skies and catches something that changes everything his land has ever known to be true. A rainbow. Imaginations will be dipped in amazing shades of fantasy as campers activate in expressive art, movement, creative writing and more to help the captain in bringing back the colors to the Island. No camp July 4.
10:00am-4:00pm
Extended Hours: 8:30-10:00am; 4:00-5:30pm
Join us this summer for an exciting theatre adventure! At It’s Elementary, Teaching Artists will help students learn to work as an ensemble to perform short, original plays. Students will have the chance to try out their acting skills, create props and scenery for their performances, play theatre games, and experiment with dance and movement. Students will also enjoy performances by professional guest artists throughout the summer.
8:30am-5:30pm (Full day)
8:30am-12:30pm (Morning half day)
$810 Full Day
$405 Morning Half day
Whodunit & Happily Every After: Swanson Middle School (5800 Washington Blvd. Arlington, VA 22205)
No. We cannot accept students younger than age 4.
We do not provide snack for our summer programs. Snack and lunch should be packed by the student’s family, and should be peanut free.
Teaching artists may elect to incorporate rest and relaxation time depending on the dynamic of the class, but it is not guaranteed. Parents know their children best: If you know they need a nap in the middle of the day perhaps a half-day option is better for you.
Because Encore is running a theatrical based camp day there is no time for outside play. However, each group does attend dance class each day to get their blood moving and get out the wiggles! We also play a variety of active theatre games throughout the day.
The entire program will have between 50 and 60 campers at any given time. However, they are divided into 3 or 4 age groups. Our groups tend to have 15 students or fewer.
There are no field trips during our camps.
Our camp directors are all CPR/AED/First Aid Certified. Many of our teaching artists are as well.
We are more than happy to put in grouping requests to our camp directors. Camp directors work very hard to honor grouping requests; however, we cannot make any guarantees.
Yes, half-day and full-day students will be divided into groups by age, not by half and full-day.
10:00am-4:00pm
Extended Hours: 8:30-10:00am; 4:00-5:30pm
$50 AM Extended
$50 PM Extended
10:00am-4:00pm
Extended Hours: 8:30-10:00am; 4:00-5:30pm
$50 AM Extended
$50 PM Extended
Can’t get enough of Encore onstage? Explore four upcoming shows from Encore’s 2018-2019 season in this fun camp! Each day, we’ll focus on a new script and skill set, including training in stage combat, musical theatre, and more. This innovative camp is perfect for budding actors and eager audience members alike! Staff to student ratio 1:8.
10:00am-4:00pm
Extended Hours: 8:30-10:00am; 4:00-5:30pm
$240
$40 AM Extended
$40 PM Extended 
Push your musical theatre skills to the limit in a focused two week ensemble atmosphere. Geared toward musical theatre lovers and newbies alike, this camp will build music, dance, and acting skills through classes and rehearsals for a musical theatre showcase! Start on your path toward triple-threat status and learn all about what it takes to make it on Broadway.
10:00am-4:00pm
Extended Hours: 8:30-10:00am; 4:00-5:30pm
$630
$100 Extended AM
$100 Extended PM
At Scenes for Tweens, we strive to build theatre skills while working towards a final performance. After a full-camp warm-up session, students typically divide into smaller groups and rotate through classes/workshops throughout the morning. After lunch, time is typically spent on rehearsal. At the end of the day, the camp comes back together for a brief reflection and notes about what to expect the next day.
We are more than happy to put in grouping requests to our camp directors. Camp directors work very hard to honor grouping requests; however, we cannot make any guarantees.
No. We cannot accept students younger than age 8.
We do not provide snack for our summer programs. Snack and lunch should be packed by the student’s family, and should be peanut free.
Students will have the opportunity to go outside for a brief period of recess after lunch each day. Any student who does not wish to go outside may elect to stay in the cafeteria with a teacher.
There are no field trips during our camps.
We do not have a dedicated nurse on our staff. Our camp directors are all CPR/AED/First Aid Certified. Many of our teaching artists are as well.
Get the ultimate improvisation experience to stretch your creativity while learning to trust your instincts! In this one week camp, students will explore various improv techniques including games, short-form improvisation, and character work. Want to take it to the next level? Make it a two-week experience by building on skills learned in Improv-a-thon in our Summer Nights Live camp! Staff to student ratio 1:8.
10:00am-4:00pm
Extended Hours: 8:30-10:00am; 4:00-5:30pm
$315
$50 AM Extended
$50 PM Extended
Coming to you live from Arlington, VA it’s Summer Nights Live where you take center stage! Explore everything sketch-comedy from developing an idea to finalizing a script in this one-week side splitting spectacular. Want to make it a two-week experience? This camp pairs perfectly with our Improv-a-thon camp, where students will build improvisation skills that feed into their sketch-comedy work! Staff to student ratio 1:8.
10:00am-4:00pm
Extended Hours: 8:30-10:00am; 4:00-5:30pm
$315
$50 AM Extended
$50 PM Extended
Performances: Thursday, July 12, 2018 at 7:30pm and Friday, July 13, 2018 at 2:00pm
Performances: Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 7:30pm and Friday, July 27, 2018 at 2:00pm
Performances: Thursday, August 9 at 7:30pm, 2018 and Friday, August 10, 2018 at 2:00pm
10:00am-4:00pm
Extended Hours: 8:30-10:00am; 4:00-5:30pm
$975
$150 Extended AM
$150 Extended PM
Shrek Jr. and Bye, Bye Birdie are located at Kenmore Middle School (200 S. Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA 22204)
Peter Pan Jr. is located at Falls Church High School (7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church, VA 22042)
Interested in developing your technical theatre skills? Here’s your chance to get backstage!
Performances: Thursday, July 12, 2018 at 7:30pm and Friday, July 13, 2018 at 2:00pm
Performances: Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 7:30pm and Friday, July 27, 2018 at 2:00pm
Performances: Thursday, August 9 at 7:30pm, 2018 and Friday, August 10, 2018 at 2:00pm
10:00am-4:00pm
Extended Hours: 8:30-10:00am; 4:00-5:30pm
$975
Extended Hours:
$150 Extended AM
$150 Extended PM
Shrek Jr. and Bye, Bye Birdie are located at Kenmore Middle School (200 S. Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA 22204)
Peter Pan Jr. is located at Falls Church High School
(7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church, VA 22042)
Stage Door and Tech Camp are two components of the same performance-based program. Students enrolled in Stage Door will serve as the actors for the selected musical, while students enrolled in Tech Camp will serve as the technical crew. Students will participate in a variety of activities together, but will also work on projects separately throughout the three-week program.
Busy! With just under three weeks to put together a fully-staged musical, students at Stage Door and Tech Camp are constantly learning, creating, and collaborating. Actors can expect to spend the morning in classes/workshops designed to improve their acting, singing, and dancing skills, while crew will take classes on topics which may include set design, costuming, and lighting. Rehearsals are typically held in the afternoon during the first week of camp, but usually become a full-day activity towards the middle of the second week of camp. At the end of each day, actors and crew typically gather together to reflect on the day and discuss plans for the day ahead.
If you are enrolled in Stage Door, you are guaranteed an acting role. If you are enrolled in Tech Camp, you are guaranteed a spot on our crew.
We strive to make the audition process as low-stress as possible. For actors, auditions are typically held on the second or third day of camp, once everyone has had a chance to settle in and become familiar with the musical. Any material required for the audition will be taught by the camp staff before the audition process begins, and students will be given time to practice before they audition. Auditions are usually held in small groups and callbacks are held on an as-needed basis. A cast list is distributed the day after auditions.
For Tech Camp students, no formal audition is held. The Technical Director will assign each student to a role (including positions such as backstage run crew, props master, board operator, or stage manager) once she has had a chance to observe their skills and experience level. Students may request a particular job, but that job is not guaranteed.
Because of the fast-paced nature of this program, we ask that absences be kept to a minimum. If you know you will be out of town for a few days during one session, you may want to consider enrolling in the other session or in another Encore summer program. All students should plan to be at camp on both performance days.
No. We cannot accept students younger than 11 years old.
We do not provide snack for our summer programs. Snack and lunch should be packed by the student’s family, and should be peanut free.
Students will have the opportunity to go outside for a brief period of recess after lunch each day. Any student who does not wish to go outside may elect to stay in the cafeteria with a teacher.
There are no field trips during our camps.
We do not have a dedicated nurse on our staff. Our camp directors are all CPR/AED/First Aid Certified. Many of our teaching artists are as well.
Theme: One-acts
10:00am – 4:00pm
Extended hours: 8:30 – 10:00am and 4:00pm – 5:30pm
$650
$100 Extended AM
$100 Extended PM
Kenmore Middle School (200 S. Carlin Springs Rd. Arlington, VA 22204)
Performances: Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 7:30pm and Friday, August 31, 2018 at 7:30pm
10:00am – 4:00pm
Extended hours: 8:30 – 10:00am and 4:00pm – 5:30pm
$975
$150 Extended AM
$150 Extended PM
Gunston Arts Center – Theatre Two (2700 S. Lang St. Arlington, VA 22206)
Enroll in Winter Classes | Begins January January 14
Classes include Stories & Fairytales (ages 3-5), Fun with Pete the Cat (grades K-1), Under the Sea (grades 2-3), Adventures with Robin Hood (grades 4-5), Saturday Showstoppers (grades 6-8), The Actor Creates (grades 9-12) and more. Monday winter classes begin January 14. Saturday winter classes begin on January 26.
