
Creativity & Joy with Encore’s Staff
Another #FrontRowFriday is upon us, friends. I don’t know about you, but the weekend certainly brings a spring to my step (even if the only place I’m walking is around my house or neighborhood). Before you log off… Read More
Posted on May 8, 2020 by Shannon McCarthy

7 Reasons, 7 Days: Early Bird Sale Ends Soon
Encore fans, can you believe it? In a whirlwind of mini-camps, registrations, and performances, January has nearly melted away as quickly as the White Witch’s winter when Aslan arrives. The end of the month can mean only one… Read More
Posted on January 24, 2020 by Shannon McCarthy

Filling the Gaps: BTS with the Education Department
Happy #TechTuesday, Encore fans! Today we’re going behind the scenes of our Education department. We’re checking in with our awesome staff to learn more about how new themes and camp formats find their way into the summer lineup…. Read More
Posted on January 14, 2020 by Shannon McCarthy
Latest Encore News, Recommended Reading: Staff/Board, Recommended Reading: Summer, The Front Row
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An Attitude of Gratitude
Happy #FrontRowFriday, everyone! Next week, many of you will go around the table and share what you are thankful for this year. Since we will all be celebrating with our own families over Thanksgiving, our Encore family took… Read More
Posted on November 22, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
Latest Encore News, Recommended Reading: Staff/Board, The Front Row
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7 (Not-So) Spooky October Highlights
Frozen Jr. Iced Out the Competition This fun and heart-warming Disney musical drew royal fans from far and wide, making it Encore’s highest grossing show ever! Anna and Elsa took the crown from fellow Disney favorite Ariel of… Read More
Posted on October 29, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
Latest Encore News, Recommended Reading: Classes, Recommended Reading: Mini-Camp, Recommended Reading: Production, Recommended Reading: Sales, The Front Row
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3 Reasons to RSVP for Tomorrow’s Open House
Tomorrow morning marks the official start to Encore’s 2019/2020 Education season with our first-ever Fall Open House event. Join us at Encore’s Main Campus (4000 Lorcom Lane, Arlington, VA 22207) for a morning of community, learning, and, above… Read More
Posted on September 20, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy

The Parents Speak: #EncoreSummer
A special #TechTuesday to all of our Encore fans out there. Keep the pumpkin spice at bay, because we’ve got two more weeks of glorious summer left! With camps specially tailored for ages 3 through 15, we’ve been… Read More
Posted on August 20, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
Latest Encore News, Recommended Reading: Summer, The Front Row
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Happy Trails to Miss Mara
This #FrontRowFriday, we bid a fond farewell to Encore’s lead teacher, Miss Mara Stewart. From Production to Education, Mara has made an incredible impact on the many students, cast members, theatre patrons, staff members, and community families with… Read More

Joy in Numeral: An Encore Thanksgiving
Happy #TechTuesday, Encore fam! Shannon McCarthy here, reporting from my fun outpost between Education and Marketing. I’m in a prime position to share many highlights from Encore’s 2018/19 season so far. It feels like just yesterday that we… Read More
Posted on November 20, 2018 by Shannon McCarthy

#StudioSaturday: Combat Instructor Ian Claar
Today we’ve got another dose of #StudioSaturday for you, friends! Our Late Fall classes are now underway: We’re chatting with Stage Combat teaching artist Ian Claar about the importance of the arts education for youth. Encore: How long… Read More
Posted on November 10, 2018 by Shannon McCarthy