Frozen Jr. Iced Out the Competition
This fun and heart-warming Disney musical drew royal fans from far and wide, making it Encore’s highest grossing show ever! Anna and Elsa took the crown from fellow Disney favorite Ariel of The Little Mermaid.
Keep the Homecoming energy coming as we begin rehearsals for Encore’s next production, CSI: Christmas Scene Investigators, premiering December 6th at Gunston Arts Center – Theatre Two.
Encore Created Some Class Acts
October saw the start (and finish) of Encore’s Early Fall session of Education classes. Some of the biggest hits included Scenes from Encore’s Season, Classic Villains, and Disney Dance.
Sound like fun? There’s still time to get registered for the Late Fall session before classes begin on Saturday!
We Partied Like Royalty
With Encore’s jubilant return to Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre comes fun and fantastical events – like our Frozen Princess Ball! We had the joy of welcoming over 100 guests to our royal gathering which featured themed snacks, crafts, and a dance-along, as well as the chance to meet members of the cast and crew.
Dreaming of brushing elbows with the cast someday? Host your birthday party at an Encore show! Party exclusives may include a backstage tour or a meet-and-greet with the cast, depending on the age of your guest of honor. We’re now accepting bookings for Narnia parties. If you’re interested, please email info@encorestage.org for more information.
Ms. A Rallied the Troops…
…of Girl Scouts, that is! Encore was excited to welcome many Brownies and Daisies to our production of Disney’s Frozen Jr. The troops had the opportunity to work with our professional teaching artists to learn more about the process of creating theatre and even earned a badge in the process!
Do you have a Girl Scout or Cub Scout group that would enjoy a unique theatre experience? Check out our informational flyer to learn more.
We Brought Double the Fun
Encore hosted the first double audition of the season and our students were more than ready to get going. Over 100 students auditioned for cast and over 20 interviewed for crew.
Hoping to feel more prepared for your next audition (for The Three Musketeers, perhaps?)? Encore is proud to offer Pre-Audition Workshops to help our students learn more about our audition process and what to expect once they’re “in the room where it happens.”
Campers Kicked Off the Camp Season
35 enthusiastic campers brought their energy and creativity to Encore while school was out last Friday, making the first Mini-Camp of the season a smashing success! With elements of music, dance, crafting, and scene work the day seemed to fly by and got everyone in the Halloween spirit.
Ready to play the day away with us? We’re thrilled to offer many day-off camps this season, including (for the first time) Fairfax County student holidays.
Flip Moved In
Encore’s newest program, Flip the Script, a student-devised project aiming to amplify and share African-American voices in Arlington has moved into their performance location of Theatre on the Run. They will continue technical rehearsals throughout the week, then perform at last on November 2nd and 3rd. Admission is free, but seats are available to reserve in advance.
Photos by Larry McClemons, Aileen Pangan Christian, and Cindy Kane Photography. ] Blog contribution by Shannon McCarthy.