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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 518 Offered March 5, 2018 Commending Encore Stage & Studio. ----------
Patrons-- Lopez, Hope, Levine and Sullivan; Senators: Ebbin, Favola and Howell
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WHEREAS, for more than 50 years, Encore Stage & Studio in Arlington has promoted a lifelong love of the performing arts by providing outstanding theatre productions by kids, for kids; and

WHEREAS, founded in 1967 as The Children’s Theatre of Arlington, Encore Stage & Studio was supported entirely by generous volunteers until 2010, when it hired its first professional staff members; and

WHEREAS, Encore Stage & Studio has produced more than 213 high-quality, age-appropriate shows in its history, giving young people the opportunity to engage with the performing arts at all levels, including as performers, crew members, and members of the audience; and

WHEREAS, Encore Stage & Studio has helped young people in the community develop their teamwork and leadership skills, creativity, literacy, problem-solving abilities, and self-confidence; more than 8,500 students have served as cast and crew members, and more than 375,000 people have attended their performances; and

WHEREAS, Encore Stage & Studio offers an ever-expanding curriculum of educational classes, workshops, and summer programs, which has benefited more than 20,000 students; and

WHEREAS, Encore Stage & Studio has earned many awards and accolades for its productions and outreach over the years; most recently, in 2017, it received the Best Children’s Theatre award from Northern Virginia Magazine, Best Enrichment Programs award from Arlington Magazine, Twink Lynch Award for Organizational Achievement from the American Association of Community Theatre, and National Volunteer of the Year award from Allstate; and

WHEREAS, Encore Stage & Studio kicked off its 50th anniversary season with a trip to Broadway in New York City and will host special events throughout the season, including a Birthday Bash on April 28, 2018, and a Community Celebration in June 2018; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Encore Stage & Studio on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Encore Stage & Studio as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for its important contributions to cultural life in Arlington.