Festive #FrontRowFriday, Encore fans! It feels like just yesterday that we were cheering on finishers at the Costume Caper 5K – the holiday season is officially upon us. We’ve had a month fuller than our bellies at Thanksgiving dinner, so let’s dive into some of our November highlights:
1) Late Fall classes kicked off!
November saw the start of our second session of 2018/2019 Encore theatre classes. We happily welcomed new families and teaching artists alike, ready to dive into a variety of topics ranging from stage combat to dance, to improvisation and theatre skills. Everyone is having a blast! You won’t want to miss out on what next session has in store.
2) Pirates and animals and skeletons, oh my!
November was a busy month for our Holiday Mini-Camp program, that’s for sure. Encore hosted three camps during school holidays with different fun themes: Pirates, Ferdinand, and Coco. The staff loves having campers around at Encore’s Main Campus – their energy and creativity are infectious! If you have students in grades K-5th, there isn’t a better way to play the day away when the kids are out of school. Register today to secure your spot on our next adventure!
3) Yo ho ho and a bottle of…eggnog!
Encore’s production of Jingle ARRGH the Way! set sail this month with a talented crew on board (and backstage). This holiday pirate musical spectacular opened to great reviews from DC Metro Theater Arts, Washington Family, and The Arlington Connection. This fun romp remains on the high seas for two more weekends, so don’t wait!
4) Forget Christmas in July…
…we’re all about summer in winter! Encore was excited to announce our first-ever Summer Camp Open House event which will take place on Saturday, January 5th. Come meet your camp directors, try out a sample class, and get registered for summer camp while taking advantage of our Early Bird pricing. With camps for ages 3 through 18, there is a camp experience for every young theatre-maker. Itching to know which Stage Door productions we’ll be producing this summer? Head over to our Instagram to get a hint or two!
5) A Grateful Season
‘Tis the spirit of the season! We would be amiss if we let this last Thanksgiving opportunity pass us by without giving major props to all of our participants, families, staff, donors, and volunteers. Without each of you, Encore would not be able to produce over 50 years of “theatre by kids, for kids.”
6) The Shop is Open!
From a ship full of pirates to a shop full of beloved characters – we were thrilled to witness the start of rehearsals for Encore’s next production, The Enchanted Bookshop. Feeling like you missed the boat? Fear not! Lace up your boots and string your bows as you prepare for Robin Hood auditions, December 11th and 12th.
7) “As if!”
Here at the Encore Main Campus we love any excuse to dress up. This month’s theme day took us back – not to the future – but to the 90’s! If you’re a lover of silly fun and team building, in addition to helping young people create great theatre, don’t be Clueless; check out our Opportunities page!
What a delightful start to the holiday season we’ve had! We look forward to celebrating this season of fun and togetherness with our whole Encore family at the theatre this weekend and next as we set sail with the charming and hilarious cast of Jingle ARRGH the Way!
Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 11 am and 3 pm
Sunday, December 2, 2018 at 3 pm
Friday, December 7, 2018 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 11 am and 3 pm
Sunday, December 9, 2018 at 3 pm
Photos by Aileen Pangan Christian, Cindy Kane Photography, and Larry McClemons. Graphic design by Aileen Pangan Christian and Aimee Pangan. Blog contribution by Shannon McCarthy.