Encore Stage & Studio

Encore Stage & Studio offers summer theatre camps, holiday mini camps, spring break camps, year-round classes, productions, private lessons, and Theatre for the Very Young performances. Camp activities include musical theatre, acting, behind-the-scenes production, theatre games, crafts, creative activities, storytelling, creative drama, movement, and one-day play creation.

Programs

• Summer theatre camps — Ages 3 through college; summer camp pages specify ages 3–5, 5–9, 9–12, and 12–15 · Week-long summer camp sessions across June, July, and August; full-week sessions · Includes musical theatre, acting, and behind-the-scenes production. Need-based scholarships are available for all camp programs.
• Holiday Mini Camps — Grades K-2 and grades 3-5 · Short-session camps during school breaks in the fall and winter; one-day camp sessions are listed on school-off dates · When school's off, Encore offers theatre games, crafts, creative activities, and storytelling for younger students; grades 3-5 create a play in one day.
• Spring Break Camps — Full-week spring break camps · Sessions run at both locations during Arlington County and Alexandria City spring break windows.
• Classes — From Pre-K through high school; page also says ages 3 through college · Year-round classes · Includes creative drama, acting, musical theatre, movement, and storytelling.
• Productions — School-year performance opportunities are open to students ages 9–18 · Year-round productions · Family-friendly theatre performed by kids, for kids.
• Auditions for a Production — Students ages 9–18 · School-year performance opportunities are open to students ages 9–18; no required fee to participate.
• Parents' Night Out — Friday, October 30, 2026, 6-9pm · Monster Mash-themed evening with theatre adventures, games, crafts, imaginative storytelling, creative movement, and laughter.
• Theatre for the Very Young performances — 25-minute performances followed by a 15 minute question and answer session · Performances are designed to engage youngest students.
• School residencies — School residency programs for Arlington and Alexandria elementary schools.
• Touring productions — Touring productions go directly into schools.
• Private lessons — One-on-one instruction in voice and acting with Encore's professional teaching artists.
• Scout Days & Preshow Workshops — Create a memorable outing for scouts and earn a badge during preshow workshops and/or enjoy a live performance.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Current session: Madeline's Christmas (Nov 20–Dec 13, 2026)
• General schedule: Year-round theatre camps, classes, productions, after-school, weekend classes, holiday mini-camps, and school residency programs; summer camps run in June, July, and August; fall classes and camps are offered.
• 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 and has served families since 1967. Its mission is to inspire young people to develop creativity, empathy, and confidence to create meaningful connections with peers and have a positive impact in their communities. The program serves families in Arlington and nearby communities, including Alexandria, Washington DC, and McLean, and offers school residencies, touring productions, scholarships, fee reductions, and Passport Program support.

No fee to audition or participate in school-year productions. Need-based scholarships are available for all camp programs. Camps are beginner-friendly; no auditions, no cutoffs, and no experience prerequisites for any Encore summer camp. Families are encouraged to ask about scholarship availability before sessions fill.

Last updated October 27, 2026.