
Flip the Script: A Parent’s Perspective
In the spring of 2019, Encore had an idea: what would happen if we brought together local students, professional theatremakers, and historians to learn, discover, and explore to create an original piece of theatre centered around African-American voices… Read More
Posted on February 4, 2020 by Shannon McCarthy
Latest Encore News, Recommended Reading: Production, Recommended Reading: Staff/Board, Recommended Reading: Theatre for the Very Young, The Front Row
behind the scenes, black history month, Claudine Bostick Sangaré, devised theatre, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., flip the script, guest editor, interview, martin luther king day, MLK, own voices, parent perspective, parents, production, Q&A, rehearsal process, touring

Alumni Friendship Going Strong: “A Decade and Counting”
Happy #FrontRowFriday, Encore fans! We’ve got a special treat for you today. Two of our awesome Encore alums reconnected with us to chat about favorite show memories, lasting friendships, and the power of theatre. Please welcome Lauren Monsivaiz… Read More
Posted on December 6, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
Latest Encore News, Recommended Reading: Staff/Board, The Front Row
#FrontRowFriday, alumni night, bonding, csi, Encore Alum, encore alumni, family, friendship, Front Row Friday, interview, lauren monsivaiz, long-lasting friendship, love, maid of honor, olivia hammermaster, Robin Hood, sisterhood, support, togetherness, weddings, where are they now

Development Officer Kelley O’Dell Reporting for Duty
Happy #FrontRowFriday, Encore fans! We hope that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family yesterday. This Friday, we’d like to introduce you to another member of our Encore family: Kelley O’Dell. Let’s dive in! Encore: Please introduce… Read More
Posted on November 29, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy

What’s in My Rehearsal Bag: Bridget S.
Happy #TechTuesday, everyone! Today we’re excited to chat with the lovely Bridget in this latest installment of our new “Rehearsal Bag” series. Let’s find out what keeps this CSI actor ready to go! Hi, my name is Bridget… Read More
Posted on November 19, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
Latest Encore News, Recommended Reading: Production, Recommended Reading: Sales, The Front Row
#techtuesday, auditioning, Auditions, behind the scenes, Bridget Schaller, callbacks, cast bonding, christmas scene investigators, csi, friendship, interview, king henry, king richard, Night at the Wax Museum, productions, rehearsals, Robin Hood, tech tuesday, what's in my rehearsal bag

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
Latest Encore News, Recommended Reading: Partnerships, Recommended Reading: Production, Recommended Reading: Sales, The Front Row
#FrontRowFriday, activism, activists, african amerian voices, arlington va, changing the narrative, civil rights movement, devised theatre, devising, education, flip the script, Front Row Friday, history, interview, Kylen Davis, madaline langston, moment work, new program, Ryely Rogers, social change, student activists, teen activists, tickets available

Audition Advice Round-Up
The party doesn’t stop here on The Front Row. This weekend is your last chance to catch Disney’s Frozen Jr. before the cast lets it go for the final time. Just next week, we prepare for Encore’s next… Read More
Posted on October 18, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
Latest Encore News, Recommended Reading: Production, The Front Row
#FrontRowFriday, acting, advice, alumni, Astrid Lundberg, audition advice, Auditions, C.S. Lewis, christmas scene investigators, csi, Emma Kiely-Hampson, Encore Alum, Ethan Stern, Front Row Friday, guidance, Hannah Knittig, interview, music director, narnia, sarah markovits, student editor, Theatre, theatre by kids for kids, throwback, tips

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 Frozen Family Affair: The Payne Sisters
A Frozen #FrontRowFriday to all the Encore fans out there! We’re buzzing with anticipation leading up to the opening of Disney’s Frozen Jr. this evening at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre. It’s our first production back in our home… Read More
Posted on October 11, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
Latest Encore News, Recommended Reading: Production, Recommended Reading: Sales, The Front Row
#FrontRowFriday, actors, Auditions, Disney, family, first show, friendship, Front Row Friday, frozen, frozen jr, growing, interview, learning, new experiences, newsies, participants, performing, princesses, siblings, sisterhood, sisters, student interview, students, Sven, Sven the Reindeer, The Music Man, togetherness

Meet Education Apprentice Jordan Wells
This #FrontRowFriday, the welcome wagon is back for another round here at Encore. You’ve met two of our new apprentices, Gloria and Kyla, so now it’s time to chat with Jordan Wells who’s joining Encore’s team as the… Read More
Posted on September 27, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
Latest Encore News, Recommended Reading: Staff/Board, The Front Row
#FrontRowFriday, after-school enrichment, apprentice, cub scouts, education, education apprentice, Front Row Friday, girl scouts, Godspell, Intern, Internship, interview, Jordan Wells, narnia, scout workshops, teaching artist, theatre classes, theatre education

A Q&A with Kyla McLaughlin
With the turning of the seasons comes a new team of fresh faces here at Encore. On this #TechTuesday, we’re elated to introduce Kyla McLaughlin, Encore’s newest Production Apprentice. Read on to learn more about her experiences in… Read More
Posted on September 24, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy