
7 Terrific Reasons to Come to Tech Camp This Summer
Happy #TechTuesday, Encore fam! We’re still working through our post-show blues after closing The Enchanted Bookshop this weekend. Lifting our spirits? Looking toward summer! With just over two weeks of Early Bird pricing left, we’re dreaming of putting… Read More
Posted on January 22, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy

Positive and Professional! Summer Theatre with the Izdepskis
Happy #TechTuesday, Encore fans! We’re less than one week away from auditions for our wacky, hilarious, and fun-filled summer production of Seussical, so dust off your dancing shoes and we’ll see you there. In the meanwhile, we’ve got… Read More
Posted on May 8, 2018 by Shannon McCarthy

Part of the Family with Rebecca Blacksten and David Lopez
Happy #FrontRowFriday, everyone! As the weather gets warmer, we can’t help but dream of poolside fun, ice cold treats, and, of course…our Encore summer! Today we’re psyched to chat with two alumni of Encore’s summer productions: Rebecca Blacksten… Read More
Posted on April 20, 2018 by Shannon McCarthy

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
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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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Bringing Characters to Life with Costumer Debra Leonard
Greetings from Encore! We hope that everyone had a safe and spook-tacular Halloween weekend. Now that we’ve flipped the calendar in our candy-fueled haze, it’s time to get excited for the holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s, oh… Read More
Posted on November 2, 2016 by Shannon McCarthy
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Mary Poppins Breaks Encore Records for Highest-Attended Summer Production
On Sunday, July 24, Encore Stage & Studio reached its highest attended summer production since 2007 with a total of 3,467 patrons. Encore’s record to beat was High School Musical with 3,078 patrons, making this season our best… Read More
Posted on February 24, 2016 by admin
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Mary Poppins on “Good Morning Washington”
On July 12, 2016, Encore Stage & Studio was invited to ABC7’s morning show to share news about our upcoming production, “Mary Poppins”. Our very own Mary Poppins (Kaely Clapper), Jane and Michael Banks (Brenna Kay and Aidan… Read More
Posted on July 13, 2016 by admin
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3 Things You Missed at Rehearsal Last Night.
This is your Arts Management Intern, Hayley and I just wanted to let you know what’s up at Encore, specifically with Mary Poppins. Here are 3 things that happened at rehearsal last night: 1. Mary, Bert, and Mrs…. Read More
Posted on July 8, 2016 by admin

Mary Poppins | July 15-24, 2016 at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre
Encore Stage & Studio presents Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre | Arlington, VA Musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film Original Music and Lyrics by Richard… Read More
Posted on April 26, 2016 by admin