The Children’s Theater Program emphasizes an ensemble creative process that capitalizes on the strengths of each child and challenges him or her to develop skills in acting, improvisation, creative movement, voice, public speaking, ethnic music, and dance. In addition, our child Fairyland Personalities are trained to serve as ambassadors and role models for the younger children in the park. Their “jobs” may include face-painting, helping with rides, and assisting with arts and crafts.

Fairyland Children’s Theater encourages educational values inherent in the
performing arts. Participants research and learn about the origins of the diverse cultural stories they perform and share their discoveries with the children in the Fairyland community. The program fosters self-confidence, communication skills,
and teamwork, qualities that prove invaluable not just during the performance season but throughout the children’s lives.

The Children’s Theater Program is a true family experience. At least one parent must attend auditions and regularly scheduled meetings and must bring his or her child to all rehearsals. Parents are encouraged to share their skills in set building, prop making, and cultural lore, and to chaperone at parades and other community events.

As many past participants will tell you, the Children’s Theater Program is often hard work—but it is also fun and rewarding. Many of our alumni attribute their success in adult life to the self-confidence they gained from their Fairyland Personality experience.