Greetings, Encore fans! Can you believe that July has come and gone? We’ve been channeling our inner Olaf and enjoying all of the wonderful things we can do “in summerrrrrr.” July was a whirlwind of activity here at Encore. Let’s take a look back on all the fun we had, as well as all that’s in store this fall!
Encore’s production of Disney’s Newsies was an energetic and thrilling favorite for audiences, reviewers, staff, and cast alike. While the strike has now ended, we were excited to end our 2018/2019 season on such a high note.
Looking for an electric theatre experience of your own? Tonight is your final chance to audition for another Disney musical adaptation: Frozen, Jr. With fantastic songs, beloved characters (human, animal, and…weather-based?), creative technical elements, and more, this first production of Encore’s 2019/2020 Homecoming Season will surely give you chills.
Join us for the final night of auditions:
Location: Encore’s Main Campus (4000 Lorcom Lane, Arlington, VA 22207)
Time: 5-7 PM. Please arrive no later than 6:30 PM.
What to bring: Yourself! There’s no need to prepare anything in advance. Come prepared to play some games, learn a song, and have some fun! You may want to bring along a book or other quiet activity, in case you have to wait a bit before going into the audition room.
We Sent it to Space!
After a spring premiere that was out of this world, the cast of Rocket Woman was pumped to take the show on tour to two summer locations: Patrick Henry Elementary School and Nook in Ballston. We had a blast sharing this story of creativity, ingenuity, and perseverance with new audiences of young theatre lovers.
This rhythmic and exciting new addition to the Theatre for the Very Young catalog will be making one final appearance this season, so don’t miss out! Join us for a free public performance of Rocket Woman at the Lubber Run Amphitheater at 11 AM on Sunday, August 11, 2019. We hope to see you there!
We Shared Our Hard Work
Our campers have been very busy this summer, learning about all aspects of theatre, from projection and stage presence to choreography, Shakespeare to stage combat, theatrical lighting to play-writing, and more. Those of us here at the Main Campus love taking field trips to join the audiences of the end-of-camp performances or “sharings,” as we like to call them. It’s marvelous to see the culmination of so many hours in the classroom come to life on stage.
Does your student long to step into the spotlight, to polish up their dance steps, or to take on the task of playing a notorious villain? With Encore’s season of educational theatre classes, there is a theatre adventure awaiting each and every young actor. Fall registration opens Monday, August 12, 2019. In the meantime, spark your imagination by reading through all of our class descriptions, now available on our website:
Whether it be in the audition room, the classroom, or the audience, we look forward to celebrating Encore’s 2019/2020 Homecoming Season with all of you. Questions? Send us a note at info@encorestage.org or give us a call at 703-548-1154; we’re here to help!
Photos by Cindy Kane Photography and Aileen Pangan Christian. Blog contribution by Shannon McCarthy.