Encore invites you for breakfast and performances by our students as we celebrate the magic of “theatre by kids, for kids!” Come and learn more about our mission to provide high-quality theatre experiences for all young people in our community.

We will honor 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.

Washington Golf and Country Club (3017 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22207)

Feel free to invite neighbors, friends and colleagues to learn more about Encore Stage & Studio. There is no cost to attend, but please consider a meaningful donation in support of our array of theatre arts programs for children and youth.
Please RSVP by May 19, 2022

Over 100 guests and their families joined us on April 29 to hear from young people about what Encore Stage & Studio means to them and about how our programs are making a difference for our community.

Thank you to everyone that joined us.
While we missed seeing friends and supporters in person, we felt the love and support for Encore!

Thank you to all of our donors.
We are blown away by the generous gifts to support our full array of theatre arts experiences for all young people and their families in our community–especially during these uncertain times.

If you couldn’t join us on April 29, you can still support Encore. Your gift helps us deliver high-quality, age-appropriate theatrical productions that are staffed by young people and a vibrant selection of educational classes, workshops and summer programs, including outreach to children in need with our partners.

Thank you for supporting “theatre by kids, for kids!”

During the virtual breakfast, we were delighted to present our Costume Designer, Debra Leonard, with the 2020 Celeste Groves Service Award.

Thank you Debra for your 22 years of dedication and service to our organization!

Special thank you to past sponsors Shepard Fong and Quicksilver Printing.

Preview the silent auction items for our 2019 Benefit Breakfast.

Click Here for highlights from 2017 Breakfast

2014 Benefit Breakfast

Click here to view the 2013 Breakfast album on Flickr

Photos by Larry McClemons, Aileen Pangan Christian and Clarence Chan.