Sneak Peek! 50th Anniversary Bash Silent Auction

The 50th Anniversary Bash is right around the corner! We are so excited to bring together the Encore family to celebrate 50 years of “theatre by kids, for kids” and grow our access and scholarship programs! With a raffle, performances from beloved Encore shows, dance party, and of course a silent auction we are ready for a night to remember. Take a look at some of the amazing and fun items in the 50th Anniversary Bash Silent Auction!

We want to send a huge thank you to all the businesses and organizations who donated to our auction. Their generosity help makes the invaluable life lessons Encore teaches through theatre available to all kids. See something you love and can’t come to the party? Email Rosemarie O’Connor, Development Associate, at rosemarie.oconnor@encorestage.org to set up a designated bidder. Packages are flexible and will be locked in on April 26, 2018. You can take sneak peek at some of our auction items below and a list of the full silent auction at the end of the list! Now let’s take a look at 5 of the most exciting Silent Auction packages for Encore’s 50th Anniversary Bash!

1) On the Town
“New York, New York it’s a wonderful town” and this is your ticket to a weekend in the city. With two round-trip Vamoose tickets and a one-night hotel stay at the Marriot Vacation Pulse Hotel the weekend of June 29, 2018 and a gift certificate to the tkts ticket stand you’ll get to cap off you’re weekend in the Big Apple with a Broadway Show!

Includes: Includes: Two-round trip Vamoose Bus tickets from Bethesda, MD or Arlington, VA, or Lorton, VA to New York City. tkts Gift Certificate worth $150. Hotel Stay at Marriot Pulse Hotel in New York City. Check-in Friday, June 29, 2018. Checkout Sunday, July 1, 2018. One King-sized bed in room.
Restrictions: Restrictions: Vamoose: upon receipt of thie certificate please contact Vamoose Bus at (212) 695-6766 to activate tickets. Expiration Date: April 28, 2019. No luggage fees. New York City drop-off/pick-up location: Penn Station, 30th St & 7th Avenue (at the Bagel Maven Cafe). Bethesda, MD location: 7490 Waverly St (bet. East-West Hwy. & Montgomery Ave.) Arlington, VA Location: 1801 N. Lynn Stree (bet. 19th St 7 Wilson Blvd.) Lorton, VA Location: VRE Station, 9000 Lorton Station Blvd. Marriot Pulse:Marriot Vacation Pulse Hotel is located at 33 West 37th Street New York, New York 10018Maximum Room Occupancy: 2 people. Room has king bed and full bathroom.Dates of reservation cannot be moved. tkts: Gift certificates may be used only for cash sales. Expires 12/31/2018.

2) Waitress
“It Only Takes a Taste” to fall in love with Waitress the musical! With this package, you’ll experience the diner “Opening Up” at the National Theatre’s Opening Night with two tickets for the National tour of Waitress! You’ll learn “What Baking Can Do” if you get a pizza with your Bertucci’s dinner before the show.

Includes: A pair of tickets to opening night of Waitress at the National Theatre on either Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 7:30 pm or alternatively Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 7:30 pm. A $25 certificate to Bertucci’s.
Restrictions: Please contact Kacey at Jam Theatricals to redeem at least 2 weeks prior to performance date. Encore will provide contact information upon redeeming certificate. National Theatre is located at 1321 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004. Bertucci’s: Certificate has no cash value, is not valid towards the purchase of gift cards or alcoholic beverages, and must be redeemed in its entirety with your purchase. Multiple Dough Certificates can be combined. Cannot be combined with other coupons or offers. Redeemable at participating locations. Expires October 28, 2018.

3) Chicago
Here’s your chance to get a luxurious stay in Chi-Town! You’ve got a three-night stay for two a the 5-star Langham Hotel with access to the Langham club, a dinner at Travelle Kitchen + Bar, and a spa experience for two at the Chuan Spa. You will feel relaxed and, “all that jazz.”

Includes: Includes: 3 night stay for 2 in a one-bedroom suite, access to the Langham Club, a dinner for 2 at Travelle Kitchen + Bar, spa experience for two at Chuan Spa.
Restrictions: Restrictions: Hotel room availability pending.

4) We are a Family
As the Dreamgirls sang, “no matter what we are, we are a family.” This is your chance to glam up with your family! Thomas Fallon Photography will meet with you to plan your session, do a one-hour shoot, have a professional prep your pictures, work with you and a designer to design a display for your home! Capture a moment with your family!

Includes: Portrait planning session with photographer, one hour portrait on location, one hour of artist’s time to prepare images, one hour of designer’s time to custom design display ideas for your home, one hour to select your favorite portraits with expert guidance.
Restrictions: Limit one gift certificate from any Thomas Fallon company per patron or family per year. Certificates are non-transferrable and must be used by the original purchaser. Not valid for commercial or wedding photography. Cancellation of your appointment may void your gift certificate. No cash value. Expiration 12/31/2019. The certificate must be registered upon receipt by winning bidder.

5) Seussical Opening Night Experience
“Oh the Things You Can Think” about this super special Seussical opening night experience. You’ll get a reserved parking spot, four of the best seats in the house, your name in the pre-show announcements, unlimited snacks at the concessions table, four t-shirts from the show, and an onstage photo-op with at least two of the characters! Your friends will just keep telling you “How Lucky You Are!”

Includes: four tickets to the Opening Night of Encore’s Seussical, a reserved parking spot at Kenmore Middle School, your name in the pre-show announcements, unlimited snacks at the concessions table, four t-shirts from the show, and an onstage photo-op with at least two of the characters.
Restrictions: Tickets can be moved to a performance other than Opening Night, but must be used during the run of Seussical. Winner must email Encore t-shirt sizes by June 17, 2018.

Can’t wait to see you there! Check out the rest of the silent auction!
Encore Stage & Studio Silent Auction

This silent auction is available for one night and one night only at the 50th Anniversary Bash! We can’t wait to party with you at the Bash!

Tickets are no longer available for purchase online. Please call (703)548-1154.