The Magic of Musicals for Grades 4-5 (Winter)

Explore your favorite musicals and discover new shows in this high-energy class. Learn to interpret a song and dazzle your audience as you build confidence in your performance skills. This class may be repeated, as we’ll focus on new songs and scenes each session.

Thursdays, February 6 – March 27, 2025 (8 sessions)
Time: 5pm – 6pm

Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207)

Fee: $180

Broadway Basics – The Next Step for Grades 2-4

Ready to elevate  your musical theatre skills to the next level?  Join us and learn how to perform in a musical number! You will sing, dance and learn some amazingly fun lyrics from popular musicals!

Saturdays, January 25 – February 22, 2025 (5 sessions)
Time: 10:15am – 11:15am

Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207)

Fee: $120

Feb. 17, 2025: Broadway Show Hits and Choreography Workshop for Grades 3-8

When school’s off, Encore’s on…onstage, that is! Students in grades 3-8 will discover the world of theatre through Broadway Show Hits including songs from Hamilton, Wicked, and Newsies! Enjoy a day of theatre games, crafts, creative activities, and storytelling in a safe and supportive environment.

Monday, February 17, 2025 (Presidents Day) | 10:00am-2:00pm | Encore @ Cherrydale

Fee: $90 (AM & PM Extended hours available for an additional fee)

Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207)

July 21-25: Kindergarten The Musical (Ages 3-5)

Go on a musical adventure with Berti and her friends as she learns to navigate Kindergarten! Using her big imagination, she expresses her feelings through fun song and dance numbers!  Campers will share in the joys of learning, friendships, and trying new things. Camp concludes with a Final Share for family on the last day of camp.

Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Location: Tuckahoe Elementary School  (6550 26th St N, Arlington, VA 22213)*  .

Price:  $265 Early Bird | $290 After January 31st

“Come on, get ready for kindergarten, the musical (the musical)
Let’s put on the show” – Kindergarten the Musical Theme Song

June 16-20, 2025: Broadway Kids Disney: Water & Ice (Ages 5-9)

Celebrate the magic of Disney with Encore! Sing and dance to some of the most popular Water and Ice Adventure Disney songs from The Little Mermaid to Frozen! Camp concludes with a Final Share for family on the last day of camp. No camp on June 19.

Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm | Extended hours available 8:30am – 10:00am, 4:00pm – 5:30pm

Location:  Fairlington Presbyterian Church (3846 King St, Alexandria, VA 22302)

Price: $350 Early Bird | $385 After January 31

Also offered at two more locations at later dates.

June 30-July 11, 2025: Broadway Bootcamp (Ages 9-12)

Ready to work toward your personal greatest show? Let your musical theatre skills reach their peak during this training. Geared toward musical theatre lovers and newbies alike, this ensemble atmosphere will build dance and acting skills. Start on your path toward triple-threat status and learn all about what it takes to make it on Broadway. Camp concludes with a Final Share for family on the last day of camp. No camp on July 4.

Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm | Extended hours available 8:30am – 10:00am, 4:00pm – 5:30pm

Location: Kenmore Middle School (200 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA 22204)*

Price: $425 Early Bird Deal | $815 After January 31st

“The teachers are AMAZING. I love that they’re all so into their craft– they’re not just bored teenagers on their phones like at some other camps. They are real artists and arts educators with high standards that result in the kids creating something at the end of the week that they’re really proud of. They’re also just warm and welcoming and seem to enjoy getting to know the kids.” – Parent Review

June 30 – July 18, 2025: Stage Door + Tech Camp Aladdin Jr. (Ages 12-15)

The story you know and love has been given the royal treatment! Aladdin and his three friends, Babkak, Omar, and Kassim, are down on their luck until Aladdin discovers a magic lamp and the Genie who has the power to grant three wishes. With expanded characters, new songs, and more thrills, this new adaptation of the beloved story will open up “a whole new world” for young performers! Camp concludes with two fully staged performances.

Stage Door: This immersive camp experience will give students a glimpse of what it’s like to work as a theatre professional. Mornings are spent sharpening performance skills. In the afternoons, students put these skills into action, collaborating with other artists in the daily rehearsal process. This program will conclude with final performances. No camp on July 4.

Tech Camp: With just three weeks to bring together all of the technical elements of a show, you’ll be challenged to bring your best, most creative self to camp every day. You’ll focus on exploring technical skills including scenic design, costuming, stage management, and more. By the third week of camp, you’ll be ready to present your designs to the public and run a seamless production of Aladdin from behind the scenes.

Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm | Extended hours available 8:30am – 10:00am, 4:00pm – 5:30pm

Location: Kenmore Middle School (200 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA 22204)*

Price: $1,195 Early Bird Deal | $1,265 After January 31st

“Research has found… that people feel more positive after actively singing than they do after passively listening to music or after chatting about positive life events.” – Oxford University

March 8, 2025: Student One Acts & The Wizard of Oz Pre-Audition Workshop

Our optional pre-audition workshops help students learn what to expect at an Encore audition and how to present themselves. Join us to remove the mystery from the audition process and prepare yourself for the next open call!

Encore @ Cherrydale | Fee: $80

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July 14-18, 2025: Summer Stooges (Ages 9-12)

Do you love to laugh? Join Encore for a hilarious journey as we explore physical comedy, clowning, and more. You’ll be sure to leave any audience in stitches with the comedic antics you’ll learn in this side-splitting session. Camp concludes with a Final Share for family on the last day of camp.

Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm | Extended hours available 8:30am – 10:00am, 4:00pm – 5:30pm

Location: Kenmore Middle School (200 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA 22204)*

Price: $425 Early Bird Deal | $450 After January 31st

“[My student] told us all about story development. She loved the opportunity to be creative!.” – Parent Review

July 21-25, 2025: Commedia Dell’Arte and Mask Work (Ages 9-12)

Grab your Il Dottore mask and learn about the tradition of Commedia dell’Arte, the world’s oldest type of professional theatre! Actors will gain an appreciation for the stock comedic characters that have influenced beloved figures through the ages, work on exaggerated physical movements, and develop an understanding of the history of comedic theatre. Camp concludes with a Final Share for family on the last day.

Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm | Extended hours available 8:30am – 10:00am, 4:00pm – 5:30pm

Location: Kenmore Middle School (200 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA 22204)*

Price: $425 Early Bird Deal | $450 After January 31st

August 4-8, 2025: Scene Stealers (Ages 9-12)

Are you ready for hilarity, silliness, and a whole new style of theatre? Yes, and? The fun doesn’t stop during this week-long improvised comedy intensive. Develop characters, set the scene, and write your own story…all on the spot. Whether you’re completely new to improv or a seasoned comedy lover, every camp comes to life in brand new ways!

Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm | Extended hours available 8:30am – 10:00am

Location: Clarendon Presbyterian Church (1305 N Jackson St, Arlington, VA 22201)

Price: $425 Early Bird Deal | $450 After January 31st

“[My student’s favorite part was] all the improv games and coming up with skits. They love the chance to be creative and lean into their tween weirdness with other creative tween weirdos.” – Parent Review

August 18-22 2025: Live From Encore! (Ages 9-12)

Close out your summer with a load of laughs and a round of applause! Team up with your fellow campers to create hilarious sketches using long-form improvisation techniques you’ll learn from our professional teaching artists. Remind me: whose line is it, anyway?

Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm | Extended hours available 8:30am – 10:00am, 4:00pm – 5:30pm

Location: Clarendon Presbyterian Church (1305 N Jackson St, Arlington, VA 22201)

Price: $425 Early Bird Deal | $450 After January 31st

June 17-June 28, 2025: Stage Door The Great Cellphone Catastrophe (Ages 12-15)

This delightfully absurd play introduces us to some likable, goofy high school students who must live — briefly at least — without their omnipresent cell phones.Nerd Stevie is frustrated that Stella, the girl of his dreams and the leader of the Cool Kids, won’t acknowledge him, so he devises a way to disable all the cell phones in town. With no phones, everyone must — gasp! — talk to one another. Utilizing projections, sound effects, and video, a funny and randomly weird adventure ensues. The Cool Kids try to solve the cell phone mystery, while Stevie and the other Nerds cluelessly try to prevent them from learning the truth. Along the way they encounter wild animals at a suburban park, hostile squirrels, a trio of Fosse dancers, singing Puritans, touchy beat poets, and a chicken on the lam. No Camp July 4.

Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm | Extended hours available 8:30am – 10:00am, 4:00pm – 5:30pm

Location: Kenmore Middle School (200 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA 22204)*

Price: $770 Early Bird Deal | $815 After January 31st

“[My student loved] learning all about tech/working backstage with the team.” – Parent Review

July 21-August 1, 2025: Stage Door The Dumbest Play Ever (Ages 12-15)

Wow! This has to be the worst title ever for a play, right? Unless… maybe not? In a series of silly scenes that will have us laughing at the “dumbness” in everything, the real question in the end is about what matters most. And while we all can do dumb, goofy things at times (maybe a lot of the time!), we all offer something of value as well. Despite its name, this play smartly poses pertinent questions like: Is Artificial Intelligence smart or dumb? Is a tri-fork an amazing brainstorm or just another silly idea? And why are really good answers on a quiz show somehow wrong? Perhaps Mabel’s Meditative Yoga Class is what we need to just let it all go and not worry whether any of this is smart or dumb or silly or weird, because it’s definitely all of the above! Demonstrating that we can all see a bit of ourselves in this play, the opening scene has the playwright himself as a character making fun of his own dumb ideas — this very play possibly being one of them! Players and the audience join in the fun with these ditzy characters through eight more scenes with cast sizes ranging from 2 to 8. No one will walk away from this show without feeling both a little bit ‘dummer’ and a lot more smarter!

Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm | Extended hours available 8:30am – 10:00am, 4:00pm – 5:30pm

Location: Kenmore Middle School (200 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA 22204)*

Price: $850 Early Bird Deal | $900 After January 31st

August 11-22, 2025: Usher: A Totally Teen Comedy (Ages 12-15)

The works of Edgar Allan Poe are bone-chilling, dark, depressing — nevermore, quoth the raven! This skillful adaptation takes a grand mix of Poe’s writing and characters and weaves them together into a teen-savvy comedy loosely based on “The Fall of the House of Usher” but with more laughs and a much brighter ending. After the bus breaks down on a dark and stormy night, a bunch of high school students on a field trip are forced to spend the night in the spooky house of Usher. But they’re not alone! The spirits of Usher ancestors haunt the halls, cursed to stay trapped in the house forever, unless someone helps the last surviving Usher find the will to truly live life. Along with a healthy dose of entertaining teen drama, Usher touches on some weighty issues that haunt the nightmares of most teens — isolation, loneliness, suicide, and peer pressure. But lighten up, it’s a comedy after all! With characters drawn from classics such as “The Cask of Amontillado,” “The Tell Tale Heart,” “Annabel Lee,” and some lesser-known works, there are countless winks, nudges, and nods to the Master of Horror. The House of Usher doesn’t fall at the end in this show, but Usher will bring down yours!

Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm | Extended hours available 9:00am – 10:00am, 4:00pm – 5:30pm

Location: Encore @ St. Andrews (4000 Lorcom Ln Arlington, VA 22207)

Price: $850 Early Bird Deal | $900 After January 31st

We look forward to having a load of laughs this summer! Don’t miss out!

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July 28-August 1, 2025: Stage Combat Adventures (Ages 9-12)

Ever wonder how actors are able to fight ferociously on stage show after show without so much as a scratch? Well, here is your chance to find out! Watch as we open your student’s eyes to the magic that is staged combat and movement. Campers will leave with the skills necessary to begin their climb to the Stage Combat big leagues! Camp concludes with a Final Share for family on the last day.

Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm | Extended hours available 8:30am – 10:00am, 4:00pm – 5:30pm

Location: Kenmore Middle School (200 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA 22204)*

Price: $425 Early Bird Deal | $450 After January 31st

July 28-August 1, 2025 Combat & Adventure Acting for the Stage (Ages 12-15)

Ever wonder how actors are able to fight ferociously on stage show after show without so much as a scratch? Well, here is your chance to find out! Watch as we open your student’s eyes to the magic that is staged combat and movement. Campers will leave with the skills necessary to begin their climb to the Stage Combat big leagues! Camp concludes with a Final Share for family on the last day.

Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm | Extended hours available 9:00am – 10:00am, 4:00pm – 5:30pm

Location: Kenmore Middle School (200 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA 22204)*

Price: $425 Early Bird Deal | $450 After January 31st

Rainbow Fish for PreK (Ages 3-5)

Step into the world of theatre designed for our youngest friends, with the classic story, Rainbow Fish! Develop the confidence of sharing a story with a beginning, middle, and end. Your little one will build their creativity through imagination and play.

January 25 – February 22, 2025 (5 sessions)
Time: 9:00am-9:45am

Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207)

Fee: $120

“Our daughter had some anxiety about performing in front of an audience and they worked with her to make sure she was fine on performance day!” – Parent Review

Return of the Wild Things (Grades K-1)

Where are the Wild Things?  Right here with Encore Stage & Studio! Monsters, creatures, animals, and aliens are all welcome in this imaginative drama class for young performers. Using the classic book as inspiration, students will explore a familiar story and then gain the confidence to create their own wild vision.  This class is a great way to stretch the imagination and build confidence on the stage.

Saturdays, January 25 – February 22, 2025 (5 sessions)
Time: 9:00am-10:00am

Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207)

Fee: $120

Saturday On Stage presents Fairytale Network  (Grades 3-5)

Take your acting skills to the next level with our newest program, Saturday On Stage! Put on a show that bring fairytale stories to life in Fairytale Network! This class ends in fully staged One Act play!

Saturdays, January 25 – March 29 2025 (9 sessions)
Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm

Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207)

Fee: $280

June 23-27, 2025: Mission Impossible (Ages 5-9)

Welcome to a world of intrigue. Every day, you will receive an envelope and choose to accept the assignment. You may have to decode messages, solve a puzzle, complete an obstacle, or possibly go on a short mission. This camp calls for strong teamwork, problem-solving skills, and creativity. No previous spying experience required. Camp concludes with a Final Share for family on the last day of camp.

Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm | Extended hours available 8:30am – 10:00am, 4:00pm – 5:30pm

Location: Tuckahoe Elementary School  (6550 26th St N, Arlington, VA 22213)*

Price:  $430 Early Bird  |  $480 After January 31st

June 30-July 3, 2025: Transformers: Competition for the Ages (Ages 5-9)

The Transformers and their battle for Cybertron have landed at Encore! Join either the Noble Autobots or the Powerful Decepticons and compete in this epic contest for the Spotlight. This camp is “more than meets the eye!” Camp concludes with a Final Share for family on the last day of camp. (No camp on July 4)

Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm | Extended hours available 8:30am – 10:00am, 4:00pm – 5:30pm

Location: Tuckahoe Elementary School  (6550 26th St N, Arlington, VA 22213)*

Price:  $350 Early Bird  |  $385 After January 31st

“[My student] liked working with her group and coming up with wild ideas.” – Parent Review

July 7-11, 2025: Encore School of Wizardry (Ages 5-9)

Ever wanted to attend Wizarding School to learn spells, practice potions, and make magical friends that will last a lifetime? Explore the fantastic world of wizards through theatre, arts and crafts, and magic in our imaginary world! Camp concludes with a Final Share for family on the last day of camp.

Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm | Extended hours available 8:30am – 10:00am, 4:00pm – 5:30pm

Location: Tuckahoe Elementary School  (6550 26th St N, Arlington, VA 22213)*

Price:  $430 Early Bird  |  $480 After January 31st

June 23-27, 2025: Eureka! (Ages 3-5)

Build gadgets and go on adventures with Eureka! Let’s invent together through song and movement, music and rhythm, storytelling and crafts. Our experienced teaching artists will guide your students through themes of empathy, care, and communication. Camp concludes with a Final Share for family on the last day of camp.

Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Location: Tuckahoe Elementary School  (6550 26th St N, Arlington, VA 22213)*  .

Price:  $265 Early Bird | $290 After January 31st

“Eureka! is an inspiring young girl with a big imagination and even bigger heart… through her creative inventions and friendships, she brings her prehistoric town together and helps others learn to look at the world from different perspectives.” – Joe D’Ambrosia from Disney Junior

July 7-11, 2025: Dora the Explorer (Ages 3-5)

Campers are engaged through activities based on popular children’s show: Dora the Explorer. Join Dora and friends as they navigate adventures using their trusty map as their guide! Activities will include; song and movement, music and rhythm, storytelling and crafts. Camp concludes with a Final Share for family on the last day of camp.

Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Location: Tuckahoe Elementary School  (6550 26th St N, Arlington, VA 22213)*  .

Price:  $265 Early Bird | $290 After January 31st

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Feb. 17, 2025: Broadway Show Hits and Choreography Workshop (Presidents Day) for Grades 3-8

When school’s off, Encore’s on…onstage, that is! Students in grades 3-8 will discover the world of theatre through Broadway Show Hits including songs from Hamilton, Wicked, and Newsies! Enjoy a day of theatre games, crafts, creative activities, and storytelling in a safe and supportive environment.

Monday, February 17, 2025 (Presidents Day) | 10:00am-2:00pm | Encore @ Cherrydale

AM & PM Extended hours available for an additional fee

Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207)

Fee: $90

March 8, 2025: Pre-Audition Workshop for Student One Acts & The Wizard of Oz

Our optional pre-audition workshops help students learn what to expect at an Encore audition and how to present themselves. Join us to remove the mystery from the audition process and prepare yourself for the next open call. Don’t let the audition process be “confusifying,” come prepare for your Wizard of Oz Era!

March 8, 2025 | 1:30pm-3:30pm | Encore @ Cherrydale

Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207)

Fee: $80

Jan. 30, 2025: The Wizard of Oz Mini-Camp & Play in a Day

When school’s off, Encore’s on…onstage, that is! Students in grades K-5 will discover the world of theatre through The Wizard of Oz with characters including Dorothy, Toto, the Scarecrow and more! Enjoy a day of theatre games, crafts, creative activities, and storytelling in a safe and supportive environment.

Thursday, January 30, 2025 (APS) | 10:00am-4:00pm | Encore @ Cherrydale

AM & PM Extended hours available for an additional fee

Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207)

Fee: $90

July 7-11 2025: Costume & Make-up Design

You’ve landed the role. You meet with the costume designer, how do they make their choices? How do I apply my makeup? You will now become the designer, create the look and apply your own makeup to create your final show. This program will conclude with a final sharing on the last day of camp.

Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm | Extended hours available 8:30am – 10:00am, 4:00pm – 5:30pm

Location: Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln. Arlington, VA 22207)

Price: $425 Early Bird Deal | $450 After January 31st

Price: $425 Early Bird Deal | $450 After January 31st

June 23-27, 2025: Summer Stories

Do you lie in bed each night with ideas swirling through your mind? Do you long to create stories that make it to the big screen or up on stage? This is the camp for you! Under the guidance of our professional teaching artists, bring all your wildest imaginations from your mind to the page and, perhaps, to the stage! Camp concludes with a Final Share for family on the last day of camp.

Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm | Extended hours available 8:30am – 10:00am, 4:00pm – 5:30pm

Location: Kenmore Middle School (200 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA 22204)*

Price: $425 Early Bird Deal | $450 After January 31st

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