Encore Stage & Studio

Encore Stage & Studio offers theatre classes, after-school theatre programs, private lessons in acting and voice, summer theatre camps, holiday mini-camps, spring break camps, school-year productions, Theatre for the Very Young performances, school residencies, and touring productions. Theatre classes include Early Learners ages 3-5, It's Elementary ages 5-9, and Scenes for Tweens ages 9-12, and school-year productions are open to students ages 9-18.

Programs

• Theatre classes — PreK through Grade 8; Early Learners ages 3-5, It's Elementary ages 5-9, Scenes for Tweens ages 9-12 · Weekday and weekend classes; session-based formats aligned with the school year calendar · Classes are taught by working theatre professionals. Need-based scholarships are available for all class programs. Inclusive and beginner-friendly.
• After-school theatre programs — Students in Arlington and Washington, DC · During the school year · Brings theatre instruction into the school day schedule.
• Private lessons in acting and voice — Flexible scheduling coordinated directly with the teaching artist · One-on-one instruction with working theatre and music professionals.
• Summer theatre camps — Ages 3-15 · Week-long summer camp sessions during June, July, and August · Musical theatre, acting, and behind-the-scenes production. Scholarships are available for all programs.
• Holiday mini-camps — Grades K-2 and Grades 3-5 · Short-session camps built around school breaks in the fall and winter · Theatre mini-camps on school-off days.
• Spring break camps — Full-week spring break camps · Sessions run at both locations during Arlington County and Alexandria City spring break windows.
• School-year productions — Students ages 9-18 · School-year productions · No required fee to participate.
• Theatre for the Very Young performances — Exciting 25-minute performances followed by a 15 minute question and answer session.
• School residencies — School residency programs for Arlington and Alexandria elementary schools.
• Touring productions — Productions that go directly into schools.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Current session: Coming Soon: Madeline's Christmas (Nov 20–Dec 13, 2026); Spy Academy: Mission ImPossible! (Nov 11–Nov 11, 2026); Journeys in Oz (Nov 25–Nov 25, 2026); Polar Express and Train Adventures (Dec 23–Dec 23, 2026)
• General schedule: Year-round theatre camps, classes, productions, after-school, weekend classes, and mainstage productions; summer camps run during June, July, and August; school-year productions are open to students ages 9-18.
• Facility hours: Office Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-6pm; box office opens 1 hour prior to show at the theatre

About the provider

Encore Stage & Studio was founded in 1967. The organization says it serves families in Arlington and Alexandria, VA, and also mentions Washington, DC, McLean, and nearby Northern Virginia communities. It says its mission is to inspire young people to develop the creativity, empathy, and confidence they need to create meaningful connections with peers and have a positive impact in their communities.

• Scout Days & Preshow Workshops — Create a memorable outing with scouts and earn a badge during preshow workshops and/or enjoy a live performance.
• Birthday Experiences — Backstage tours, meet-the-cast access, and group packages tied to real mainstage productions.

No fee to audition or participate in school-year productions. Need-based scholarships are available for all class programs and all programs. Free productions, scholarships, fee reductions, and Passport Program support are mentioned. Costumes are encouraged for Parents' Night Out, but not required.

Last updated October 27, 2026.