Theatre by Kids, for Kids! – Encore Stage & Studio

Welcome back to the #FridayFive series here on the Front Row Blog! We’re so excited for our upcoming Benefit Breakfast event and we’ve got 5 reasons for you to RSVP to the breakfast!

#1 – It’s in person again!

We’re glad to be back in person for the first time since 2019! Join us for breakfast at Washington Golf & Country Club on May 26, 2022 at 8:30am.

#2 – To enjoy a morning of special performances!

The breakfast will include skits with current Encore students and a special guest performance by actress Erin Driscoll!

#3 – We’ve got an exciting raffle you’re going to LOVE! Enter for a chance to win a package of tickets to local and regional theaters!

#4 – To be part of honoring Susan A. Keady with the Celeste Groves Award. For over thirty years, Susan has served children, youth, and families of our community with her inspired artistic direction and dedication to Encore’s mission. Keady, a native Washingtonian, has directed productions, taught classes, and designed and implemented many Encore programs.

#5 – To celebrate the magic of “theatre by kids, for kids!”

Bring a friend or colleague (or two!) to learn about our mission to inspire young people to develop the creativity, empathy and confidence they need to create meaningful connections with peers and have a positive impact in their communities.

There is no cost to attend. Please consider a meaningful donation in support of our theatre arts programs for children and youth. Click here to RSVP today!

Thank you to our Breakfast sponsors:

Pediatric Associates of Alexandria

Truist

Posted on May 13, 2022 by Aileen Christian

Latest Encore News, The Front Row, Theatre by Kids, for Kids!

Hello Encore friends! We celebrate #FrontRowFriday with our 3 favorite moments from June:

#1 – Encore Stage & Studio presented Pinocchio!
Pinocchio was a memorable production, as we took our audience through a journey of learning honesty and being true to yourself. We had a wonderful production team with an awesome group of cast and crew members!

#2 – Our 50th Birthday Celebration with Hamiltunes
We celebrated our 50th birthday with the community at the place were it all began–Lubber Run Amphitheater! We honored our STAR Award winners and two amazing staff members, Photographer Larry McClemons, and Costume Designer/Builder Debra Leonard. We announced our 2018/2019 season and Delegate Alfonzo Lopez joined us for the festivities. We ended the night by singing along to our favorite songs of Hamilton!

Click here to read the summary in the Arlington Sun Gazette.

#3 – Our #EncoreSummer has begun! Summer camps are underway and we’re so proud of our campers on their final performances and sharings!

Here are 3 things we’re looking forward to this July:

#1 – Summer Camp Fun!
We’re so excited for the camp performances to check out, be sure to check out our upcoming Stage Door performance of Shrek Jr., open to the public at Kenmore Middle School Theatre on Thursday, July 12 at 7:30pm and Friday, July 13 at 2pm.

We have select camps that are currently available. Click here to enroll today.

#2 – Encore presents Seussical, running July 20-29 at Kenmore Middle School Theatre.

The Cat in the Hat tells the story of the colorful characters who live in the Jungle of Nool. Horton the Elephant hears a sound coming from a speck of dust on a clover and discovers an entire world of the Whos. Jojo, an imaginative Who, keeps getting in trouble for thinking too many “thinks.” Horton must not only protect the Whos on their clover, but also sit on an abandoned egg, left to him to look after by Mayzie LaBird. Gertrude McFuzz, Horton’s next door neighbor and admirer, fights to rescue him. Come and enjoy many well-beloved characters of Dr. Seuss as they learn about friendship, loyalty, and community. After all, “a person’s a person no matter how small.”

Be sure to follow us on Instagram for our Ca(s)t in the Hat series and meet our cast!

Click here to buy your tickets today!

#3 – Auditions for Ghostchasers are July 31st and August 1st
We’re so thrilled to begin our 2018/2019 season with a spooky and silly adventure! Students ages 9-18 are invited to audition for cast. Students ages 12-18 may audition for backstage crew and front of house. Click here to learn more.