
#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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A “Priceless” Experience with Stage Manager Lindsey G.
A glorious #FrontRowFriday to all of you, Encore fans. Ever wonder what it’s like to be one of Encore’s high school stage managers? Today we’re sitting down with Lindsey G. to learn more about her SM experience, including… Read More
Posted on May 10, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy
Latest Encore News, Recommended Reading: Production, Recommended Reading: Sales, The Front Row
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Audition Tips from Newsies Choreographer Anneke Collins
Happy #TechTuesday, Encore fans! Today we’re checking in with the choreographer for this summer’s production of Disney’s Newsies. On the fence about “seizing the day” and joining in on audition because of your dance skills? Anneke Collins is… Read More
Posted on May 7, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy

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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A #WorldBookDay Look Back
Here at Encore, we love a good book. What do we love even more? Bringing stories from the page to the stage! Today, in celebration of #WorldBookDay, we’ll be taking a look back at just a few of… Read More
Posted on April 23, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy

Celebrate the Arts with Encore!
Now is the time to seize the day, friends! Tonight, Tuesday, April 2nd, is when the Arlington County Board will vote on the proposed cuts to the FY2020 budget that would so drastically affect the ability of Encore… Read More
Posted on April 2, 2019 by Shannon McCarthy

7 Scrumptious Reasons to RSVP for the Benefit Breakfast
Spring is here, spring is here! We can hardly believe it. It feels like just yesterday that we were shivering our way through Jingle tech rehearsals and hoping that snow cancellations would be kept at bay. Luckily, the… Read More

“Inspiring Acting” – An Audience Member’s Review
Greetings, Encore fans, and happy #TheatreMagicMonday! We were fortunate enough to have a guest reviewer join us at the opening weekend of Robin Hood. Read on to learn how our production of this classic tale stacked up, through… Read More
Posted on February 25, 2019 by Encore Student Editor

For the Love of Theatre
Hi all! This is Rosemarie, Encore’s Development Associate. Happy (almost) Valentine’s Day. While most folks take Valentine’s as a day to show the people around them just how much they are loved, we wanted to share some stories… Read More
Posted on February 12, 2019 by Rosemarie O'Connor

Hannah’s Encore Story (Student Editor Takeover)
Hi Encore readers! I’m Hannah, one of this year’s Student Editors. You may have caught my interview with Susan Keady here on the blog a few weeks ago. I’m excited to share my “Encore Story” with you all!… Read More
Posted on January 18, 2019 by Encore Student Editor
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