Encore Stage & Studio's Treasure Island 2022

Join us for a special presentation of Flip the script: The day nothing happened

Presented by Leadership Center of Excellence and Encore Stage & Studio. Approximately 30-minute performance of Encore's original play "The Day Nothing Happened," followed by a community conversation. Appropriate for all ages, families are encouraged to participate together.

Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 3 pm

Tickets $15 for Adults, $12 for Children General Admission

All proceeds benefit Encore and LCE scholarship and outreach programs. Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre www.encorestage.org

Enjoy our pre-packaged concessions in the lobby!

#1 - Sea Shanty Snacks

1 water bottle, 1 bag of chips and fruit snacks - $5

#2 - Matey Mix

1 water bottle, 1 bag of chips, and 1 bag of M&Ms - $5

#3 Treasure Chest

1 Starbucks frappuccino, 1 bag of M&Ms and fruit snacks - $5

Meet the Crew

Clara-Grace

Beatrice Misch

Moore

Jack

Aidan

Sam

Sofia

Alexis

Alex

Encore Stage & Studio

STAR AWARD recipients*

STAR Award recipients

onstage, two

and ability. Recipients have participated in at least

Meet Encore's creative team & student

team

Meet

Theatre Staff

about the Cast & Crew

Clara-Grace Atkins (Front of House Crew) is an eighth grader at Swanson Middle School and is happy to be a part of this production. Clara-Grace hopes you enjoy the show!

Elizabeth Bell (Jeanne deClisson) is a freshman at The Madeira School in McLean, VA. She is excited to be performing in her second Encore production. In her spare time Elizabeth enjoys baking, reading, and sewing.

Logan Bond (Rot Nose Pete), half English and half American, has been singing since he could utter sounds. Since the age of two he has woken every morning humming or singing. Logan has taken theater and acting classes at the Little Theater of Alexandria for several years. He was previously cast as the narrator in the play “ Whatever Happened to Happily Ever After” and was cast as a pirate in a play at The Theater Festival in Avignon, France 2022. Logan is 11 years old and attends Emmanuel Lutheran school in Alexandria. He is a Cub Scout Webelos, sings choir at St. Paul’s, and plays lacrosse.

Dylan Cestaro (Two Toe Sam) is a ninth grader at The Madeira School. This is her fifth play with Encore. When she is not acting, Dylan enjoys spending time with friends, playing basketball and working towards her Black Belt. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Kate Davis (Grace O’Malley) is exhilarated to be in her first Encore production. She is in the eighth grade and an alumnus of the Arlington Theatrical Teens program. When not singing sea shanties, she is reading adventure fantasy books and making silly skits for her friends.

Riziki Dunbar (Tavern Patron, Girl Pirate) is a fourth grader at Drew Elementary. She is happy to be a part of the show!

Nyla Elder (Backstage Crew) is thrilled to be on crew for Treasure Island. Nyla has been doing Encore shows since 5th grade and has most recently done crew for Comedia Cinderella and Riley and the Lost Leprechaun. She is a sophomore at

about the Cast & Crew

Washington Liberty and enjoys competitive dance, pie-making, Model UN and hanging out with her friends. She is so excited you came and she hopes you enjoy Treasure Island!

Abigail Fred (Black Dog) is a tenth grader at Meridian High School. She is happy to be a part of the show!

Jacob Fridman (Backstage Crew) is a ninth grader at Walt Whitman High School and is happy to be a part of this production. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Jordan Funk (Build Crew) is a tenth grader at HB Woodlawn and is happy to be a part of this production. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Niko Godoy (Backstage Crew) is a tenth grader at Wakefield High School and is happy to be a part of this production. They hope you enjoy the show!

Henry Gould (Backstage Crew) is a ninth grader at HB Woodlawn. This is his sixth Encore production. He enjoys reading, skiing, and video games. He hopes that you enjoy the show!

Eleanor Gould (Jacob Grills) is a fifth grader at Long Branch Elementary School. This is her first Encore production. She enjoys reading, telling jokes, and traveling. She wishes to thank her family and friends for all of their support.

Samantha Grooms (Backstage Crew) is happy to be a part of this production. Samantha hopes you enjoy the show!

Annika Haney (Cheese Thief Ben) is thrilled to be in her fourth show with Encore Stage and Studio! She is in seventh grade at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, and absolutely loves theater! Some previous shows that she has been in are Annie Jr, Voyager's Compass, A Winter Star, Last Weekend the Musical with her school, and many more! While not in the spotlight, she sings with Arlington Children's Chorus and loves art! She hopes you enjoy the show!

about the Cast & Crew

Katie Hearne (Backstage Crew) is a seventh grader at St. Ann Catholic School. It’s her first time doing crew and she is excited to take part in her sixth Encore production. While not at Encore, you will find her singing, baking, reading, or playing with her dog. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Reagan Holland (Christina Anne Skyette/Father) is a sophomore at Langley High School. She has been acting since she was eight and has performed in many roles, including Puck (A Midsummer Night’s Dream), Amy March (Little Women), Gollum (The Hobbit), Riley O’Brien (Riley O'Brien and the Lost Leprechaun), and Grace (An nie Jr.). She is so excited to be performing in her eighteenth stage production and her sixth show with Encore! Her hobbies include playing cello, writing, improving her theater tech skills, dancing, and reading (especially reading!) She hopes you enjoy the show!

Cornelia Holland (Patron #5, Girl Pirate) is a fourth grader at Churchill Road Elementary School. She has been performing since first grade and has played many roles including, Sapling (Dinosaurs Before Dark), Reindeer (Santa Claus the Musical), Badger (Children of Eden), Evil Flying Monkey (The Wizard of Oz), and most recently Children’s Choir in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat! She is super excited to be performing in her sixth show and her second with Encore. When she’s not at the theater she enjoys playing make believe, playing outside, reading, and writing. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Lucy Horner (Build Crew) has worked on front of house crew during Encore's 2021/2022 season and was Student House Manager on Cinderella. She enjoys reading, drawing and Monty Python's Holy Grail. She hopes to someday audition for an Encore production of Holy Grail. She can be heard saying, "Tis merely a flesh wound" and "The show must go on."

Abigail Houle (Parrot) is a freshman at Washington Liberty High School. She enjoys singing and writing. This is her fourth Encore production, having played Lily in Annie Jr and Cinderella in Enchanted Bookshop Christmas. Outside of acting, she enjoys singing, writing, and reading. Abigail is so excited to be in this production of Treasure Island!

about the Cast & Crew

Kira Kettler (Long John Silver) is a freshman at Washington Liberty. This is her sixth show on cast with Encore, most recently appearing in Commedia Cinderella and Enchanted Bookshop Christmas last season. She has also done props for Riley O’Brien and sound for Annie Jr. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Colin Lee (Squire Trelwaney) is a seventh grader at Swanson Middle School. He is excited to return to Encore with Treasure Island. Other shows include Anne of Green Gables (Gilbert), CSI: Christmas Scene Investigators (Duncan), Voyager's Compass (Seven), and more. He also loves to swim, play basketball, sing, and spend time with friends.

Lucy McBride (Billy Bones/Girl Pirate) is so excited to perform for you in Treasure Island! Previous shows include Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Annie Jr., Oliver Jr. and many other shows with her school. She hopes no one had to hang off the side of a ship like a barnacle for three weeks to get here and that you enjoy the show!

Lauren McGroarty (Front of House Crew) is an eighth grader at Kenmore Middle School. This is her third Encore production where she was a member as the front of house crew. She was also part of the back stage crew for two Kenmore Middle School productions. Outside of theater, she enjoys figure skating, soccer, tennis, and art. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Alexis Meade (Anne Dieulevent, Tavern Wench) is a seventh grader at Kenmore Middle School, where she was in the cast of Frozen for the sixth grade production. While a veteran of Encore summer camps, she is super excited to be in her first production with Encore. She hopes you enjoy the show.

Beatrice Misch (Front of House Crew) is a seventh grader at Kenmore Middle School and is happy to be returning to Encore this season as a Front of House Crew member. This is her fifth Encore production, having played the Scary Carey Fairy in Riley O'Brien and the Lost Leprechaun and Mezzetino in Commedia Cinderella. When she isn't performing or on crew, she enjoys time with friends and family, writing, drawing, reading, playing soccer, and walking her dogs.

about the Cast & Crew

Maggie Moore (Front of House Crew) is an eighth grader at Kenmore Middle School. Maggie enjoys sports like archery, and I love doing theater, especially with my friends.

Henry Phoel (Stinky Frank) is in seventh grade at Williamsburg Middle School. He is excited to be in his third Encore production, previously playing Jim Young in Enchanted Bookshop Christmas. Outside of acting, Henry enjoys diving, squash, ultimate frisbee, and lying on the floor with his dog, Beezus.

Aidan Pritchard (Backstage Crew) is excited to be a part of his sixth Encore pro duction. His second time on crew, he has enjoyed discovering the action behind the scenes. He hopes you enjoy the show.

Jack Ploetz (Backstage Crew) is a senior at Arlington Tech High School. He is excited to be working on his 28th show with Encore. Jack's previous roles at Encore include stage manager for Frozen Jr and The Hobbit, technical director for A Winter Star and Voyager’s Compass, and crew for many other shows. He has also held the role of technical director in Wakefield High School’s productions. Outside of theatre he is a part of the Arlington Tech robotics team, and enjoys rock climbing, biking, and skiing. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Loic Razanakoto (Green Goose, Scurvy Jack Compton) is a Freshman at Washington-Liberty and is proud to be in his second Encore production. His last performance for Encore was Annie Jr. Some of his hobbies include singing, playing piano, baking and spending time with his friends and family. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Sam Regardie (Backstage Crew) is a senior at Washington Latin PCS. He is very excited to assistant tech direct his first show and work on his 14th Encore show. Sam also enjoys acting and working backstage at Encore, as well as biking and running.

about the Cast & Crew

Liam Riedelbach-Armer (Dr. Livesey) is an eighth grader at Gunston Middle School. This is his first Encore production. He was a member of the cast in his school production of Pippin last year. Outside of acting, he enjoys archery, skiing, biking, and music.

Maddy Sadler (Jemma) is a ninth grader at The Potomac School. She is thrilled to be back at Encore for her eighth production and fifth on cast! Some highlights include The Little Mermaid, Jr. (Ursula) and An Enchanted Bookshop Christmas (Dorothy). She hopes you enjoy the show!

Sofia Spugnardi (Front of House Crew) is an eighth grader at Williamsburg Middle School. This is her first official Encore production, and she is very excited! She has also done an Encore Stage Door camp, as well as a school play. Outside of theater, she likes birdwatching and writing stories for her school newspaper.

Alexis Stern (Backstage Crew) is an eighth grader at Kenmore Middle School. This is her third Encore production, having participated in set-build for Enchanted Bookshop Christmas. Outside of shop hours, she enjoys playing mobile games, watching anime, drawing, baking, and hanging out with her friends.

Spencer Tilock (Mr. Arrow) is thrilled to be on stage in his 4th Encore production! Spencer is in 6th grade at Glasgow Middle School. He has a passion for theatre, but also enjoys playing the saxophone, reading great books, and spending time with family. Spencer recently appeared in the world premiere of Encore’s Riley O’Brian and the Lost Leprechaun. He was also in two Encore Cares productions, written by his oldest brother, Xander, where he played Seven in Voyager’s Com pass, and Cash in Winter Star. He hopes you enjoy Treasure Island as much as he enjoyed working on it!

Alex Valencic (Front of House Crew) is 14 years old and a ninth grader at McLean High School. He has been attending summer camps through Encore since he was five years old. He has enjoyed acting in Stage Door productions for the past three summers. This is Alex’s third production having played Edmund in Narnia, worked Backstage Crew for Cinderella and now Front of House for the first time. He is thrilled to continue be a part of Encore and its wonderful community. Alex also loves to play tennis, and dive for the Alexandria Dive Team.

about the Cast & Crew

Juli Walitt (Smollett) is excited to be in their tenth show. They hope you enjoy the show!

Harper Warmerdam (Elizabeth Kiligrew, Tavern Wench) is a seventh grader at The Brit ish International School of Washington. She is excited to be performing in her first Encore production. As well as acting, Harper loves gymnastics, sewing and art. She hopes that you enjoy the show!

India Warmerdam (Backstage Crew) is a sophomore at The British International School of Washington. Treasure Island is her first Encore production, and she has really enjoyed being part of the Crew. When not painting sets, India loves gymnastics, dance and field hockey. She hopes that you enjoy the show!

Bella White (Backstage Crew) is a student at HB Woodlawn. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Aly Wilson (Squid-Lips Tom) is excited to be in her second Encore show. Aly is ten years old and is a fifth grader at Ashlawn Elementary School. In her free time, Aly enjoys drawing, reading, and playing with her friends. Her first show was Riley O'Brein and the Lost Leprechaun. She hopes you enjoy the show.

Gabby Wilson (Blind Pew, Annie Bonny) is delighted to be part of her 8th Encore produc tion. After doing a lot of crew she is glad to be back on stage. Gabby is 13 years old and attends Kenmore Middle school. In her free time she enjoys reading , drawing, hanging out with her friends and being outside. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Ayden River Yacobucci (Front of House Crew) is a senior at Langston High School. This is their fifth Encore show, their second on tech. In their free time, they enjoy stage combat, drawing and baking for their fellow crewtons. They're so glad to be back at Encore after two and half years.

Encore's scout workshops are BACK!

Encore Stage & Studio offers special Scout experience packages in addition to seeing a production. Scouts participate in a workshop specially designed to meet selected badge and adventure requirements while exploring theater.

Scout Workshop Days

Beauty & the Beast Jr. - January 15, 2023

Encore World Premiere - Sunday, March 5, 2023

Flip the Script - Sunday, April 30, 2023

Charlotte's Web - Sunday, June 4, 2023

$25 per scout - all special scout events will include the pre-show workshop, ticket to the performance and a fun badge!

Visit our website to learn more: www.encorestage.org

CONGRATULATIONS on your 4th Encore Production, Spencer!

We love that you’re always on board for new adventures! Love from your crew, Mom, Dad, Xander, and Gavin

aBOUT THE creative team

Matthew Heap (Playwright, Composer) is currently the associate Professor of Composi tion and Theory at West Virginia University. He is an internationally performed composer whose music has been featured in several American and English cities and on WQED and WCLV radio. Matthew is also a member of Alia Musica Pittsburgh, an ensemble dedi cated to the performance of new concert music from Pittsburgh composers.

Susan A Keady (Director, Artistic Director Emeritus), a native Washingtonian, directs productions, has taught classes, and continues to design, develop, and implement Encore programs and productions. She worked at George Washington University for 16 years where she was an adjunct professor guest lecturer in the Theatre Department. A member of the Screen Actors Guild, Susan works on local film projects. She has worked on the AMC Drama TURN: George Washington's Spies, Showtime's Homeland, and HBO's VEEP. Recent films include Jackie and The Jason Bourne series. Susan collaborated and directed over 100 episodes of a multi-award winning radio show, which garnered her a Peabody for her meritorious contribution as director. In addition to other awards, she collected the American Association of University Professor Elizabeth Campbell award for her work with Encore.

Alisa Kingsbury (Assistant Director) is so excited to work with Encore for the first time directing for Stage Door! Originally from southern California, Alisa has choreographed and directed youth productions in Los Angeles and in Washington, DC, and is thrilled to utilize her 7 years of creative experience to continue Encore’s mission of theatre for kids, by kids this year.

Jim Clancy (Fight Choreographer) has been an active volunteer in the tech shop and a former Encore Board of Directors for many years. Jim has taught stage combat and co-directed many Encore productions. Outside of Encore, Jim is a drama teacher in the area. He is honored to work with this talented cast, and hopes that they fool you into thinking the fi ghts are real and their combat opponents are in actual danger!

Kristen Jepperson (Technical Director, Set Design & Build) is a graduate of the California Institute of the Arts, with a BFA in Harp Performance. Since graduation she has toured nationally as a member of the New Christy Minstrels and with Ragtime, the Musical (Emma Goldman). Theatrical credits include: Daisy, The Adding

aBOUT THE creative team

Machine, Studio Theater; Reno, Anything Goes, Olney Theater; Agnes Gooch, Mame, Toby’s of Columbia; Reverend Mother Mary Regina, Nunsense, Toby’s Baltimore. Having gotten her start in children's theatre as a child, working with Encore “on the other side of the table” makes a nice circle.

Gary Hauptman (Lighting Director) has been Encore’s resident lighting designer since 2012. His first experiences with lighting were shortly after high school, running spots for community ice shows and for an AC Spark Plug sales convention. Design credits include dance companies, rock bands, cabarets, fashion shows, and magicians. And locally, for Teatro de la Luna, Unexpected Stage, Pinky Swear Productions, The Arlington Players, Port City Players, Requiebros, and Hexagon. Gary contends that the most important preparation for working with Encore’s talented young performers and technicians was his time as a counselor at Michigan’s Camp Tamarack.

Debra Leonard (Costume Designer & Build, Make-up Designer) is designing her 21st season with Encore Stage & Studio. She has designed costumes for many area theatres and film companies, with over 100 productions to her credit. Debra has also designed for American University, Prince George’s Community College, and Allentown College in PA. Additionally, she works as a Special Education teacher with Prince George’s County. Debra is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Kalamazoo College, with her graduate degree from American University.

Kevin A. Curry (Sound Consultant) is currently retired from The Boeing Company. Over the last 40+ years, Kevin has worked on over 350 productions for both professional and community theaters. In that time, he has had 10 Alliance of Community Theater nominations for Best Lighting, Set Design, or Special Effects. He has won four times, most recently in 2003 for Springfield Community Theatre’s production of Godspell, for which he also earned a nomination for Best Lighting from WATCH.

aBOUT THE creative team

Riley Dennis (Stage Manager) This is his second show stage managing with Encore and is excited to be taking on this responsibility again after years of seeing many wonderful stage managers and having such a fun time stage managing Annie Jr at the end of last season. He hopes you have a wonderful treasure hunt.

Rachel Grooms (Student House Manager) is happy to be a part of this production. She hopes you enjoy the show!

aBOUT THE Theatre staff

Sara Strehle Duke (Executive Director) has led Northern Virginia’s largest, awardwinning children’s theatre since 2010. She was recognized as one of Leadership Center for Excellence's 40 Under 40 in 2015. Previously, she worked for the Arden Theatre Company in Philadelphia and Round House Theatre in Bethesda. She is a Board member for Embracing Arlington Arts, a member of Leadership Arlington, Class of 2014, and a dedicated volunteer with several youth serving organizations. She is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the College of William & Mary.

Madaline Langston (Programs Director) has been with Encore Stage & Studio’s It’s Elementary Program for over a decade and is currently Education Programs Director. Madaline is a graduate of the National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts Advance Theatre program in Washington DC. She began developing her improvisation and classical skills performing at the Maryland Renaissance Festival. Madaline later joined the Shakespeare Theatre Company under the Artistic Direction of Michael Kahn, followed by two National tours with the John F. Kennedy Center’s programs for children. As a member of the Screen Actors Guild, American Federation Television Radio Artists, and Actors Equity, Madaline has worked on films, industrials, regional and national commercials.

aBOUT THE Theatre staff

Aileen Pangan Christian (Director of Marketing and Design) is delighted to be in her eleventh deason with Encore. She taught dance at Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center in Newport News, VA, and was involved in marketing for BalletNova Center for Dance. Aileen graduated from Leadership Arlington’s Young Professional Program and is an alum of Christopher Newport University. She has worked on films including Step Up 2, directed by Jon M. Chu, director of Crazy Rich Asians. Aileen and her husband welcomed their daughter in August 2020 and their son in January 2022.

Maureen Bouda (Business Manager) joined the Encore team in 2020. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and is a Certified Public Accountant with extensive public accounting experience including several nonprofit clients. After her time in public accounting, she worked in London, UK for a large American multinational company focusing on financial statement consolidation, Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls and process improvements. At Encore, Maureen works closely with our Board of Directors andFinance Committee to ensure accurate financial records and organizational forecasting. Maureen has a strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and supports the organization on finance related matters.

Kelley O’Dell (Development Officer) joined Encore in late 2019 to coordinate individual, corporate, and foundation giving after prior work in nonprofit organizations and government agencies. She holds a Master of Public Administration degree with a concentration in nonprofit management from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University.

Liv Wilson (Programs Coordinator) is a dramaturg, playwright, librettist, and theatremaker based out of Washington, D.C. Their work has been seen at The Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center, Boise State University, The University of Texas at El Paso, The College of William & Mary and at The Premiere Theatre Playwriting Competition. Liv is the recipient of the Howard Scammon Prize for Drama and the Martin Jurow Theatre Arts Award for artistic excellence. She has worked as the dramaturg for Ford's Theatre, Cadence Theatre Company's Sitelines BLM series, and several independent works developed by artists across the country, including two new musicals at The Tank. Liv received their Bachelor's degree in History from The College of William and Mary in 2021 and is a recent National Theatre Institute alum.

aBOUT THE Theatre staff

Cleo Potter they/she (Production Coordinator) is excited to be joining the Encore Stage and Studio team, as the new Production Coordinator. Cleo grew up in the Alexandria and Arlington area and attended the College of Wooster, Ohio, majoring in Theatre and Dance. They specialized in stage management and lighting. They are excited to back in Arlington and getting involved with theatre in their hometown. Outside of theatre Cleo enjoys taking their dog, Lil, on walks around Arlington’s parks and trails.

Matthew Cibakis (Arts Apprentice) a 2019 magna cum laude and Highlander Honors College graduate of Radford University, with a Bachelor of Science in Theatre. As an actor, he has performed in a number of productions including The Wild Party at Greenbelt Arts Center, Jack and Jill and the Wishing Well at Stage coach Theater Co. and The Importance of Being Earnest at his alma mater, just to name a few. He is more than excited to be working as an Apprentice at Encore!

Brielle Perry (Arts Apprentice) graduated from William & Mary, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in English language and literature and a minor in creative writing. She led William & Mary’s Writing Resources Center as a Student Administrator and interned at an independent bookshop in Bath, England while completing a semester abroad. She also facilitated improvisational theatre workshops for elementary and secondary-aged students at the York County School of the Arts, mentored residents of the Merrimac Juvenile Detention Center by developing meaningful activities and poetry programming, and served as a summer camp counselor at Camp Highroad Christian Adventure Camp. She has traveled to over fifteen countries and has a passion for spreading the joy and power of language and art with others everywhere.

Amanda Willis (Arts Apprentice) is a recent Alumni of James Madison University where she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre Performance and Theatre Education. She is a Teaching Artist and Actress who leads with empathy, collaboration, team building, and compassion. Being born and raised just outside of Boston, Amanda is beyond excited to begin her journey as an artist in the DC theatre community. Amanda believes that theatre has the capacity to impact the lives of many and create real world change, and it all starts with the youth.

Kate Davis - we are so proud of you for your first Encore production. You are fierce!

Thank you to our Donors your continuing support of "Theatre by Kids, for kids!"

This listing includes gifts of $100 or more since January 1, 2021. We make every effort to provide accurate acknowledgement for our contributors. We sincerely regret any errors. To make corrections, please email info@encorestage.org.

Donors ($500 - $999)

The Bachrack Family

Martin & Nancy Banks

The Choudhury/Elder Family

Donald & Christina Cole

Amy & Mike Cropper Team Davis

Debra N. Diener

Ariana DiMeo

The Fred Family

The Gould Family Jill Grove

Rebecca & Jim Heaney

The Hemmens/Overbeek Family

In honor of Lucy Horner

In honor of James and Roberta Keady

The Knott Blevins Family Jay & Krystyn Lewis Michelle & Jonathan Link Margo London

Laura London Sarah McBride Amy Mills

Kate & Joe Monaghan

Jennifer Morris

The O'Dell Payne Family Michael Paley & Anna Lucca Julie M. Peters & G. Evan Pritchard

The Phoel Family

Donors (contin.)

Kerry & Jeff Ploetz

Jenny Reising & Paul Redifer

Abigail Ross Chris & Liz Rugaber

The Schaller Family

The Stewart Simek Family

The Weber Moore Family Family of Vivien Williams

The Yacobucci Family

Supporters ($250 - $499)

Anonymous (2) Friend of Linda Bloss Baum (2) Ada Karina Bradley

Gaylynn Burroughs Christopher Cestaro Anna Chauvet

Michele Cona Chen Dan & Laura DePatch Stern Sarah Dunbar

Michele Egan Sue Gartner

In honor of Hanna Germain Lawrence & Gail Gerry Heidi Gibson Kristen & Troy Gilley Andrea Golden Neena Gupta Betsy Haines

Supporters (contin.)

Molly & Todd Hermann

Daniele & Chris Herndon

The Hubbard Family

Cindy Kane

Charles Keegan Brian & Jill Kettler

Patricia Kobor Kathy Kodnovich

Tara Isa Koslov & William Alvarado Rivera

The Lawler Family

Joan & Craig Lawrence

The Lee Family Catherine & Kevin Meek Theresa Melchiorre

Margaret Moore Murray Family Maria O'Donnell Deborah Oremland Michael and Laura Randers-Pehrson

In honor of Sam and Rachel Regardie Renay and Bill Regardie

The Regardies

Regan Smith Kimberly Stock Sarah Till Kristin Try The Vicens Family Adrienne Wichard-Edds

Contributors ($100-$249)

Anonymous (3)

William & Robin Baxter

Joe and Nadine Berg

In honor of Faith Blevins

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Bliley

The Boudreaux Family

Melanie Bowen

The Bowen-Glazeroff Family Nancy Branberg and Andy White

Toni Buranen Athena Burns

Josh Canary

Nahid Choudhury & Jeff Elder Bonny Cochran

Aileen & Brandon Christian

Candace & Jeffrey Davis John Dennis Clifford Eichler James Fredricks

Donna Fried

In honor of Jordan Funk Katherine Leigh Garland Reid JoAnn Gould Kristina Graff

Abigail Grantham

Celeste Groves

In honor of Celeste Groves

Haney/Lawther Family Holly Hatton Karen Hoerst

Caroline & Paul Holland Rachel Kaufman Mary Michelle Kile Stephanie Kilpatrick

Jason & Kelly Knott Kerry Knowles Kelly Krissel

Contributors

Meredith Lawler

Emily Leichtman

Ellie Leichtman

Colleen Levine

John & Amy Lewin

Deborah Lodge

Pam Martinov & John Traub

Larry McClemons

Jason Neubauer

In loving memory of Marcia S. Norins

Claudia O'Connor

Rosemarie O'Connor

Elizabeth Olchowski

Aimee D. Pangan

Liza and Paul Parfomak

Suzanne Perry Bruce Pickle

Contributors (contin.)

Jamie Abrams & Jason Pletcher

Mary Riedelbach

Carole & Anthony Russo

Claudine Sangaré

George Schindler

Marsha L. Semmel

Laury & Martin Sendek

John Stange

Annie Sweeney

Liz Wallach and Jason Tate

Lionel Taylor

Eileen Vachher

The Valencic Family

The Wear Family

The White Family Linda Woodrow Tina Worden

Please support our corporate/business sponsors and advertisers!

Corporate and Business Support

Iverson

Dominion

logo

We

consistent use,

Thank you to the following funders of our theatre arts education, production, and outreach programming this year!

Government Support

Arlington Commission for the Arts

Virginia Commission for the Arts

Virginia Humanities Foundation Support Anonymous

Arts Forward Fund/Greater Washington Community Foundation

Dimick Foundation

Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation–Art Stars

Heart Sing Foundation

Margaret Abell Powell Fund

Nora Roberts Foundation

and Corn,

another

are very proud of

the high

and Eleanor:

are so proud of you and all of your hard work.

to the

and

The 1967 Circle

Created in honor of Encore's 50th anniversary, the 1967 Circle recognizes donors who support Encore annually at $1000 or more. We hope you'll join us!

Patrons ($2500+)

Anonymous

Fred & Cathie Fagerstrom

The Fried-Wilson Family

Jerry Gidner & Amy Sosin

Daniel & Susanne Grooms

Cassandra Hanley & Marc Sumerlin

Betsy & Walter Lohmann

Jane & Eric Massant

Brent & Elizabeth McBurney

Nancy Ory & John Adams

Alex & Bonny Sadler

Angela Walitt

Wear Family Charitable Fund

Sustainers ($1000 - $2499)

The Bloss-Baum Family

John Andelin & Virginia Geoffrey

Lauren Bell

Nia Bolen McColgan

The Cestaro Family

Hope Cooper

Jed Dennis

Kevin & Sara Duke

Robyn Gearey

The Hearne Family

Abigail Houle

Melissa & John Huston

Ray Gastelum & Kimberly Kinney

The Mangum Family

The McPherson Holland Family

Daniel Meloy

Friend of Celeste Groves

Paris R. Sorrell

Donald & Mary Strehle

Sullivan-Solheim Family

The Tilock Family

Mark Tonsetic & Maureen McNulty

Claire and David Wade

Kenneth Woodrow

Ken & Lauri Willner

Edward Wilson

The Wright Family

Thank you for coming to the show!

Support theatre by kids, for kids!

Encore Stage & Studio inspires 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.

Encore is committed to bringing the power of the arts to all children in the community. We rely on donations for our array of theatre arts education, productions, and outreach.

Want to support Encore in the community and on stage? Donate online today!

For questions about supporting Encore Stage & Studio, contact Kelley O’Dell at kelley.odell@encorestage.org.

Encore Stage & Studio is honored to be recognized as one of the best local nonprofits by the 2022-2023 Catalogue for Philanthropy of Greater Washington.