Children's Theatre Program
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Auditions require a two-minute solo performance.
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Children perform every third weekend and some holidays.
2025 Children's Theatre Auditions
Children’s Fairyland is seeking young actors ages 8 to 11 who would like to imagine, play, and perform on stage. The goal of the program is to engage aspiring young thespians in process-focused theatre training and to share the magic of storytelling through theatrical presentations.
In 2025, we will be showcasing the following two productions and therefore, strongly encourage children who have experience with traditional Chinese and/or Japanese performing arts experiences to apply.
- The Empty Pot (A Chinese folktale)
- Momotaro, Peach Boy (A Japanese folktale)
Auditions for our Children’s Theatre program in 2025 is on Saturday, April 12 & Sunday, April 13. To schedule an audition, submit a request here. https://fairyland.formstack.com/forms/auditions
Here is a peek at what the audition process looks like.
Each participant is invited to prepare a three-minute showcase of their talents for the audition. Auditions should include:
- An introduction: Say your name in a loud, clear voice, and tell us what you'll be presenting for your audition.
- A memorized monologue, speech, poem, or other text.
- A bit of song: We're happy to hear songs with recorded accompaniment (please bring your own device to play the music on), but acapella is also fine.
- You can also show us a bit of yourself dancing, or playing an instrument, or any other performance skills you would like to share.
Following the audition, we will speak with participants and their families in an informal interview format.
Your child doesn't need any experience! Our artistic and education staff will make selections and casting decisions based not only on stage presence and vocal quality but also on enthusiasm, ability to focus, and desire to commit to the program.
Applications OPEN on January 24
Important Deadline: Please apply by Monday, March 31, 2025, 12:00 p.m. PST.
Age requirement: Must be 8 years old by April 1, 2025.
NOW OPEN: Scholarships for 2025
Scholarship applications are OPEN for 2025 Children’s Theater and Summer Day Camp!
Fairyland is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are dedicated to making sure our youth programs are affordable for all families. Our scholarship program is designed to support families in need who have children/young people wanting to participate in our Children’s Theatre and Summer Day Camp. There is a short application process required. Eligible families will receive up to 70% reduced fees for Summer Camp and 100% scholarship for Children’s Theatre.
How it works:
- Submit the application.
- Please allow 3-weeks of processing time.
- You will receive the decision via email 3-weeks from the date of your application.
- We will host auditions on April 12-13, 2025. The request to sign up for an audition opens in February 2025. You may audition first and then apply for a scholarship.
- Once accepted, and you confirm that your child is interested in being in Children’s Theatre, we will invoice you according to the amount that you are approved for. Typically, the amount is 50% or 100% (no fee).
Time Commitment
A Fairyland Performer must attend all scheduled rehearsals, performances, and official Fairyland events. While we understand that last minute things occur, we rely on our families to communicate those conflicts in advance.
While we understand that our students are involved in many afterschool programs and activities, we also recommend that you take a serious look at your student’s schedule to make sure this program will fit into your lives. Overstressed, busy children can burn out just like adults!
Rehearsal calendars will be sent out upon casting. Each child in the Children’s Theatre Program must attend all rehearsal weekends that they are scheduled for in March, April, and May. They will perform every three weekends, not including holidays, from June through September. There is also an optional holiday pageant that students can participate in from late October-December!
Parent Commitment
Parents are also part of the Children’s Theatre Program. As the parent of a Fairyland performer, you are responsible for:
- Paying a production fee to cover costs including costumes (which belong to your child) and photo documentation of the show, and the cost of our teaching artists.
- Bringing your child to all rehearsals, performances, and events;
- Acting as a chaperone at parades or other official events;
- Attending regular Children’s Theatre meetings
Code of Conduct of our Actors
If cast in a production with Children’s Fairyland, we expect our students to behave with kindness towards all cast members and employees of the park. Students will be respectful to all guests, employees, and Fairyland property.
No bullying will be tolerated. If a student is found to have bullied someone, their guardian will be called immediately and they will be asked to leave the cast. No refunds will be given in the event that this occurs.
Costume Care
If cast in a production, your child will be fitted for and be given a costume that is appropriate for their character. Costumes are created by a professional costume designer and paid for by your participation fee. Once your child’s costume is given to you, it is yours to keep! With that comes some responsibility:
- Please wash your child’s costume after every performance weekend
- Sweat, spills, and dirt happen at Fairyland and we need our performers looking their best for each performance.
- Rips and tares happen, too!
- If you cannot repair your child’s costume at home, please let our Theatre Director know immediately.
- Sizes change and students grow
- While we always create costumes that are a size up to account for the growth that students go through over the course of our program, sometimes students go through large growth spurts that might call for adjustments to be made to their costume. Let us know if you think your child is rapidly outgrowing their costume.
- No costume alterations can be made without director approval
- Please do not drastically change your child’s costume. They are created specifically for their character. If drastic changes are made, the parent is solely responsible for procuring the child a new approved costume.
