Coming Soon: Student Directed One-Act Plays
Join our talented students as they take charge and step into the director’s chair for one-act plays. In our student one-act festival, the next generation of directors will present a selection of 10-minute plays that will be fun for the whole family! Recommended for ages 6 and older.
Location: Theatre On The Run (3700 South Four Mile Run Dr. Arlington, VA 22204)
Performance dates and showtimes:
Friday, April 17, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Tickets: $16 for Adults, $13 for Children, Students, Military and Seniors (ticket fees included)
All patrons one year and older must have a ticket
Location
Student Directed One-Act Play performances are held at
Theatre On The Run
3700 S. Four Mile Run Dr. Arlington, VA 22206
Coming This Spring: Encore's production of Dare to Dream Jr. A Disney Musical Revue
May 29-June 7, 2026
This production is a high-energy musical revue that follows a group of trainees on their first day at the Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. Featuring songs from The Princess and the Frog, Coco, Encanto, and Frozen II, the trainees discover the power of dreams to unite and inspire as they journey through iconic Disney moments. It’s a magical celebration for all Disney fans! Recommended for ages 4 and older.
Performance Dates and Showtimes
Friday, May 29, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Friday, June 5, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 11:00 am
Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Sun, Jun 7, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Ticket Add-on Preshow Experiences
Join us for a cozy, high-energy Pajama Dance Party before the show begins! Kids are invited to arrive in their favorite pajamas and dance it out with our cast and crew to music, movement games, and more! It’s the perfect chance to shake out the wiggles and for friends to reunite and have a ball! $9 in advance, $10 at the door. Pre-Show Experience begins at 2pm and ends at 2:30pm. Children must be accompanied by a chaperone. Free for adults.
Location
Disney's Dare to Dream Jr performances are held at
Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre
125 S. Old Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22204
ASL Access Performances for 2025/2026 Season:
Our ASL Access is provided by GoodSigns.
-Saturday, June 6, 3pm - Disney's Dare to Dream
-Saturday, July 25, 2pm - The Addams Family
Please email boxoffice@encorestage.org to be seated in our ASL section.
The Full 2025/2026 Season
Jingle Bell Jam The Remix
December 5-14, 2025
Join us for Encore’s newest holiday tradition, Jingle Bell Jam! Back for a second year, this fun, family centered revue celebrates all winter holidays. Our talented students will perform heartwarming scenes and classic holiday songs with a live band. Jingle Bell Jam the Remix is the perfect way to deck the halls and bring in the holiday spirit! Recommended for ages 4 and older.
Location: Gunston Theatre Two (2700 S Lang St, Arlington, VA 22206
The Best Haunted House House Ever
September 26-October 5, 2025
When students from two different high schools sneak into a local haunted house to scare their classmates, utter chaos ensues. At first it seems like the students are just pulling Halloween pranks, but when a spooky zombie and mysterious ghost don’t fit into the students’ haunting plans it can only mean one thing–they are not alone in the house! Happy haunting! We recommend this production for ages 6 and older.
Location: Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre (125 S. Old Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22204)
World Premiere! Sherlock in Wonderland
March 20-29, 2026
World Premiere!
Playwright: Lynne Streeter Childress
What happens when two of the most popular fictional characters of all time collide? Well, you will have to wait and see in Encore’s brand new original play. Search for clues alongside Sherlock Holmes in the crazy world of Wonderland. It will be an adventure! This world premiere production is by Lynne Streeter Childress. This production is recommended for ages 4 and older.
Location: Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre (125 S. Old Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22204)
Encore Stage & Studio's Production of Disney's High School Musical Jr.
January 9-18, 2026
Join Troy, Gabriella, and the students of East High in Disney’s High School Musical Jr., a fun-filled musical about friendship, self-discovery, and following your dreams. As cliques clash and the "status quo" is challenged, this energetic show reminds everyone that it's okay to break the mold and shine in your own way. Recommended for ages 4 and older.
Location: Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre (125 S. Old Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22204)
Encore Stage & Studio's Production of Disney's Dare to Dream Jr.
May 29 - June 7, 2026
Disney’s Dare to Dream JR. is a high-energy musical revue that follows a group of trainees on their first day at the Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. Featuring songs from The Princess and the Frog, Coco, Encanto, and Frozen II, the trainees discover the power of dreams to unite and inspire as they journey through iconic Disney moments. It’s a magical celebration for all Disney fans! Recommended for ages 4 and older.
Location: Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre (125 S. Old Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22204)
Student Directed One-Act Plays
April 17-19, 2026
Join our talented students as they take charge and step into the director’s chair for one-act plays. In our student one-act festival, the next generation of directors will present a selection of 10-minute plays that will be fun for the whole family! Recommended for ages 6 and older.
Location: Theatre On The Run (3700 South Four Mile Run Dr. Arlington, VA 22204)
The Addams Family
July 17 - July 26, 2026
We're welcoming a new family to Encore. Meet The Addams Family! Wednesday Addams falls in love with a ‘normal’ boy and brings his family home to meet her delightfully eccentric relatives. When the two families come together for one unforgettable dinner, secrets spill, tempers flare, and love works its unexpected magic. Full of humor, kookiness, and heart, this musical celebrates family, acceptance, and embracing the people you call home… even if they’re a little unusual. Recommended for ages 8 and older.
Location: Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre (125 S. Old Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22204)
Looking for Mamma Mia?
We’re thrilled to share that our Summer 2026 production will be The Addams Family! Due to the Broadway return of Mamma Mia and a planned national tour, all licensing rights have been removed - and the season must go on! The Addams Family offers the perfect blend of humor, heart, and larger-than-life characters for our summer audiences. We’re still big fans of Mamma Mia and we hope to bring it to Encore in the near future. Thank you for your enthusiasm and support. We can’t wait to share this kooky, spooky, joyful summer adventure with you!
Our full season is sponsored by Amazon and Cindy Kane Photography. Burning Castle LLC is Presenting Sponsor for High School Musical with additional support from Iverson and Wahab Orthodontics. The season is also supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, Arlington Cultural Affairs Division of Arlington Economic Development and Arlington Commission for the Arts.
Scout Workshops
Join us for a unique theatre experience with your scouts!
Encore Stage & Studio offers a special Scout experience package in addition to seeing a performance. Scouts can participate in a workshop specially designed to meet select badge and adventure requirements while exploring theater. Our workshops are taught by theatre professionals and are designed to help scouts gain confidence in learning to express themselves in different ways. Workshop content will address select requirements and teach scouts how to use their acting tools while having fun!
Scout Workshop Dates and Times
Disney's High School Musical Jr - January 11, 2026, 2pm at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre
Sherlock in Wonderland - March 22, 2026, 2pm at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre
Dare to Dream Jr - May 31, 2026, 2pm at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre
Looking to schedule a different performance date? Please email boxoffice@encorestage.org.
Badge and Adventure Options
Cub Adventures
- Lion - Pick my Path
- Lion - Rumble in the Jungle
- Lion - On Your Mark
- Tiger - Stories in Shapes
- Wolf - Howling at the Moon
- Bear - Roaring Laughter
Girl Scout Badges
- Daisy - Considerate and Caring
- Brownie - My Family Story
- Brownie - My Best Self
- Brownie - Dancer
- Brownie - Making Friends
- Cadettes - Comic Artist
- Junior - Journey: aMUSE
- Junior - Playing the Past
Fee and Registration
The scout theatre experience is priced at $25 per scout (this included workshop + show ticket). Additional performance tickets will be sold at the group rate of $11 for parents, siblings and scout leaders.
Packages must be prepaid and are non-refundable. Must have at least 12 scouts in order to register for workshop. One person must register for the troop or group (typically the troop/den leader).
Register your troop/group today!
Birthday Experiences
Make your birthday an Encore Experience!
Have your birthday at the theatre! We have birthday experience options for you to choose.
Available Performance Dates for our Birthday Experiences:
- Best Haunted House Ever Sat. Oct 4th, 11 am show
- Best Haunted House Ever Sun. Sept. 28, 3 pm show (Behind the Scenes and Showstoppers options only)
- Best Haunted House Ever Sat. Oct 4th, 3 pm show (Monster Mash Dance Party)
- Best Haunted House Ever Sun. Oct 5th, 3 pm show
- High School Musical Jr. Sat. Jan 10th, 3 pm show (Pre-Show Event Day)
- High School Musical Jr. Sat. Jan 17th, 11 am show
- High School Musical Jr. Sat. Jan 17th, 3 pm show
- High School Musical Jr. Sun. Jan 18th, 3 pm show
- High School Musical Jr. Sun. Jan 11th, 3 pm show (Behind the Scenes and Showstoppers options only)
- Sherlock in Wonderland Sat. March 21st, 3 pm show (Pre-Show Event Day)
- Sherlock in Wonderland Sun. March 22nd, 3 pm show (Behind the Scenes and Showstoppers options only)
- Sherlock in Wonderland Sat. March 28th, 3 pm show (Pre-Show Event Day)
- Sherlock in Wonderland Sat. March 28th, 11 am show
- Sherlock in Wonderland Sun. March 29th, 3 pm show
- Dare to Dream Jr. Sat., May 30th, 3 pm show (Pre-Show Event)
- Dare to Dream Jr. Sat., June 6th, 11 am show
- Dare to Dream Jr. Sat., June 6th, 3 pm show (Pre-Show Event)
- Dare to Dream Jr. Sun., June 7th, 3 pm show
- Mamma Mia! Sat. June 18th, 2 pm show (Pre-Show Event)
- Mamma Mia! Sun. June 19th, 2 pm show
- Mamma Mia! Sat. Jul 25th, 2 pm show (Pre-Show Event)
- Mamma Mia! Sat. Jul 25th, 7 pm show
- Mamma Mia! Sun. June 26th, 2 pm show
Exciting Add-on Options
- Shoutout of birthday celebrant in the Preshow Announcements
- Signed Poster from the Cast (for birthday celebrant only)
- Encore Tote Bags for all your guests
- Encore Magnets for all your guests
- Show Tshirt (for birthday celebrant only)
Experience options must be prepaid and are non-refundable. Payment must be made four weeks before party date and 50% payment of the show tickets.
Book Your Birthday Experience Today!
Flip the Script
This National Endowment for the Arts-funded program presented its third production with Flip the Script: Foodways of Arlington, a Cultural Celebration.
This inspiring production will give a diverse group of students the free opportunity to devise and perform a theatrical piece on food traditions and stories of three distinct culturesin the global community of Arlington VA. History comes alive for students through research, engagement with community leaders, creative processworkshops, and community talkbacks after performances.
Encore Flex Pass
Make your theatre plans easy and flexible with our NEW Flex Passes! Our NEW Encore Flex Pass bank of 10 discounted tickets to see any production in the 2025/2026 season.
Flex Pass includes these awesome benefits:
-Save 50-60% on tickets!
-Schedule your tickets in advance
-Preshow Experience Discounts Make sure your family won’t miss a moment by becoming an Encore season member.
Check back for 2026/2027 Season Flex Passes in July.
Burning Castle LLC is Presenting Sponsor for Encore's production of Disney's High School Musical Jr. with additional support from Iverson and Wahab Orthodontics.
Encore on Tour
Schedule a theatre day at your school or organization with our touring program. Check out our touring production options:
A Sidewalk Stroll
For audiences in preschool through 2nd grade
Follow three siblings who bring park adventures and friendly animals to life, all the while teaching your little one about navigating through life’s surprises. This is a 25 minute performance, followed by a 15 minute question and answer session.
Rocket Woman
For audiences in preschool through 3rd grade
One imaginary friend, cardboard boxes, and a brave Rocket Woman together make one journey that is out of this world! Join our Rocket Woman as she blasts off into space to prove that women love exploration and adventure too! Watch as she uses her creativity, ingenuity and sass to reach her goals and the stars! That’s one step for this Rocket Woman, one giant leap for imagination! This is a 30 minute performance, followed by a 15 minute question and answer session.
Circulo/Circle
For audiences in preschool through 5th grade
Encore Stage & Studio presents a bilingual production, Circulo/Circle–-starring professional artists and hula hoops galore! This 360 degree adventure explores fitness and a healthy lifestyle. Redondo y redondo vamos! Round and round we go! This is a 25 minute performance, followed by a 15 minute question and answer session.
Flip the Script: The Day Nothing Happened
For audiences in middle school, high school through adults
The production explores the 1959 desegregation of Arlington's Stratford Junior High School. Following the performance, we will have a conversation about creating change in our community. This is an opportunity for people of all ages to come together to build bridges of understanding. This is a 30 minute performance, followed by a 15 minute question and answer session.
Tours may be available upon request.
Recommended Reading: The Front Row Blog
