
Dare Mighty Things – Encore Alum Ethan Stern
Here we are, on another wonderful #TechTuesday. After a fantastic opening weekend of Disney’s Frozen Jr., where over 1,300 patrons joined in our homecoming to Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre, we’re definitely in the mood to keep the party… Read More
Posted on October 15, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy

“A Veritable Nonstop Delight” – Newsies Guest Reviewer
After a whirlwind opening weekend of Newsies, we’re back on The Front Row today with a special guest reviewer, Mealy Cronin. Please enjoy this “theatre by kids for kids” review…by kids! Running July 19th-28th at the Kenmore Middle… Read More
Posted on July 24, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy

Camp Aide Application Now Posted!
This #FrontRowFriday we’re celebrating the announcement of Encore’s 2019 summer camp themes anddd (drum roll, please)…the 2019 Camp Aide application! Many of our Encore friends have participated in an #EncoreSummer camp, but now is your chance to take… Read More
Posted on December 7, 2018 by Shannon McCarthy

7 Spectacular Highlights from September
Halloween will be here in a flash of Floo Powder, but we’re still buzzing with excitement over all that’s happened at Encore this September. Sit back and enjoy these highlights from our eventful month: 1) Early Fall classes!… Read More
Posted on October 12, 2018 by Shannon McCarthy

Assemble for Theatre by Kids, For Kids!
Happy #FrontRowFriday, Encore family! We can’t wait to see you at our 50th Anniversary Bash tomorrow night. We’re so excited about the festivities that we just can’t help ourselves – we’re sharing some ways to celebrate a whole… Read More

5-Point Checklist: #RehearsalReady
Hey there, everyone! Your friendly neighborhood Arts Apprentice, Shannon, here. It’s been so fun writing for the Front Row blog and working with our Front of House crews this season. I’m so excited to cross behind the curtain… Read More
Posted on June 8, 2017 by Shannon McCarthy

Encore’s 2017/18 Season is #SweeterThanEver!
Welcome back to the Front Row blog! We want to thank everyone who came out to celebrate our #SweeterThanEver season reveal with an ice cream social this past weekend. It was wonderful to have our community come together… Read More

Dreams Come True with Encore Cares’ Director Xander Tilock
Welcome back to Encore’s Front Stage blog! Today we’re excited to share an interview with Xander Tilock, the student director of Just Like Us, the first installment of the new Encore Cares project. This is a community service… Read More
Posted on May 17, 2017 by Shannon McCarthy
Latest Encore News, Recommended Reading: Partnerships, Recommended Reading: Production, The Front Row
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Congratulations to Jim Clancy, Allstate’s National Volunteer of the Year!
Encore is thrilled and proud to announce that our Board of Directors’ very own Jim Clancy has been named Allstate’s National Volunteer of the Year! A technology manager for 30 years with Allstate, Jim bested more than 350… Read More
Posted on March 7, 2017 by Shannon McCarthy
Latest Encore News, Recommended Reading: Staff/Board, The Front Row
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7 Ways to Fill Your Heart with “Theatre By Kids, For Kids!”
While the Virginian weather may have you dreaming of springtime picnics or adventures in the jungle, it is, in fact, still February! One thing that never wavers, however is L-O-V-E…of theatre, that is! As Valentine’s Day approaches, we… Read More
Posted on February 11, 2017 by Shannon McCarthy