
Season of Giving Resource Guide
By whichever metric you use (the Starbucks holiday menu, the passing of Halloween, etc.), the holiday season is officially upon us. For many of us, these coming months will be a whirlwind of festivities, delicious food, and, most… Read More
Posted on November 8, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
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Inspiring, Emotional, and Raw: Breaking Down Walls w/ Flip the Script
This #FrontRowFriday, we’ve got a captivating and timely interview for all the Encore fans out there, so we’ll cut right to the chase: read on to learn more about the thought-provoking research and devising that’s had the cast… Read More
Posted on November 1, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
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You’re Invited to Encore’s 2019 Fall Open House!
Encore Stage & Studio is excited to kick off the 2019/2020 education season with a Fall Open House event on Saturday, September 21, 2019, 10 am – 12 pm, at Encore’s Main Campus! Students will experience 30-minute sample… Read More
Posted on August 16, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy

#DoMore24 Has Begun!
What is Do More 24? Do More 24 is a 24-hour online fundraiser powered by The United Way of the National Capital Area. You can donate starting RIGHT NOW until tomorrow (May 23, 2019) at noon. You have… Read More
Posted on May 22, 2019 by Encore Student Editor
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Coming to Encore: Flip the Script
Happy #FrontRowFriday, Encore fans! Today we’re shining the spotlight on a brand-new Encore program: Flip the Script. Perhaps you’ve heard a bit about our new student-devised project at the Benefit Breakfast or at a County Board meeting during… Read More
Posted on April 26, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
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All About Community: Encore’s Healthy Play Initiative
This #FrontRowFriday, we’re getting into the spirit of the season: community, sharing, and giving. We want you to hear from four of our teaching artists that work with the Healthy Play Initiative (HPI), a program created in 2016… Read More
Posted on November 9, 2018 by Shannon McCarthy
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Visit Encore at Clarendon Day 2018!
With students back to school and the first crunchy leaves on the ground, fall is just around the corner! With fall comes the annual Clarendon Day street festival. This year’s festivities will take place on Saturday, September 22nd… Read More
Posted on September 14, 2018 by Shannon McCarthy
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4 Fabulous Fall Faves at Encore
According to Pumpkin Spice lovers out there, autumn kicks off just next week. We can’t wait for all of the goodness of fall – the crunch of leaves, new school supplies, hilarious costumes! Here are four spooks and… Read More
Posted on August 24, 2018 by Shannon McCarthy

Susan Keady Named 2018 Connect with Kids Champion
We’ve got a very exciting #TechTuesday for you today, folks. Whether you’ve auditioned for one of her shows, worked on a monologue with her one-on-one, or been cheered on by her at the Costume Caper 5K, you know… Read More
Posted on May 1, 2018 by Shannon McCarthy
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Cue the Applause! 2016/2017 Encore Honors
While recent award show broadcasts may have had you in La La Land and bringing out your Hidden Figures, Encore certainly emerged as a huge “People’s Choice” this season. (Image courtesy of DC Metro TheaterArts) Several of our… Read More
Posted on January 25, 2017 by Shannon McCarthy
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