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Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Fantasy Playhouse hosts Fun Day for families Labor Day weekend

Published: Monday, August 29, 2011, 9:01 AM

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama - Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater will host a Family Fun Day Sept. 3 during Labor Day weekend, featuring enchanting activities ranging from juggling workshops to games and crafts.

The event at the Fantasy Arts Build begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 3 a.m. Admission is $3 per person and free for ages 2 and under. Food is available for a small donation.

Family Fun Day will not only include games, prizes, a castle moon bounce, face painting and crafts, but also two sword-play workshops – each 45-minutes long – taught by a certified instructor who has choreographed the sword fights for the October performance of “Arthur and the Magic Sword.”

Fantasy Playhouse celebrates 51 magical years

Published: Tuesday, August 16, 2011, 4:20 PM Updated: Tuesday, August 16, 2011, 4:22 PM

By Amy Mayfield, The Huntsville Times

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama--Friday night, Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater celebrated 51 years of magic with a Celebration Gala at the Heritage Club.

Attendees dined on goat cheese and spinach stuffed chicken breast with wild rice and sautéed vegetables at elaborately decorated tables.

Each table featured a different centerpiece with each one highlighting one of the many aspects of local theater. Themes included tickets, hair and makeup, set dressing and costuming.

Fantasy Playhouse to celebrate 51st season with gala

Published: Thursday, August 04, 2011, 12:01 PM

By Sarah Cure, The Huntsville Times

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama - Fantasy Playhouse Children's Theater will host its 51st Season Celebration Gala Aug. 13 at the Heritage Club at Bridge Street Town Centre.

The evening's special guest will be acclaimed director, teacher, actor and author Ron Harris. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. with dinner following at 7 p.m. The night's program and dancing is from 8 to 11 p.m. The gala will also include a silent auction.

Enjoy an evening of fantasy to benefit Fantasy Playhouse Children's Theater

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama--Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater is hosting a gala evening to celebrate its 51st season.

Guests in their cocktail best will enjoy a fun and fantastic evening at The Heritage Club on Aug. 13. The elegant evening begins at 6 p.m. with a social hour featuring cocktails, followed by a seated dinner.

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Von Braun Center Reschedules Some Events

HUNTSVILLE, AL—

In light of the recent power outages, the Von Braun Center is providing the following update regarding events scheduled for May 3, 2011 through May 10, 2011.

April 28, 2011 Fantasy Playhouse Cinderella: rescheduled to May 5 at 7 pm
April 29, 2011 Fantasy Playhouse Cinderella: rescheduled to May 6 at 7 pm

Cinderella Cast

I was lucky enough to see Cinderella Thursday night. This show was a hoot and great for families from ages 3 and up!

This is the last show of the Fantasy Playhouse’s 50th season, but they’ve announced their upcoming season and later in the article I'll tell you how you can let the magic continue this summer.

I spoke with the original writers and directors of the show, Peter-John (PJ) Sligting and Jennifer Barnes Johnson. Seven years ago they started to write Anastasia for Fantasy Playhouse, but it just didn't seem like the right fit. So they decided to take the classic and beloved tale of Cinderella and introduce the show from the Fairy Godmother’s view. Now the show has been revived, and these writers were happy to see their work brought to life by this new cast and crew in 2011.

Mother-Daughter princess tea party at Fantasy Playhouse

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama - Don’t you remember sitting among your dolls playing the hostess of a delightful and whimsical tea party?

Well, it’s possible to relive that nostalgic moment with Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater’s first Mother-Daughter Princess Tea Party this weekend.

Preview of Fantasy Playhouse's Tom Sawyer

Bailey Cove hosts a sneak preview of Fantasy Playhouse Children's Theater's production of Tom Sawyer. Please join us for a scene from Jackson's Island featuring Tom, Huck, and Joe. There will be an opportunity for questions at the end of the presentation.
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Fantasy Playhouse brings 'Tom Sawyer' to life on stage

HUNTSVILLE, AL. - Fantasy Playhouse Children's Theater continues its production of "Tom Sawyer" this weekend at the Von Braun Center Playhouse read more

Let the magic begin with 'A Christmas Carol' presented by Fantasy Playhouse

Children sing Christmas carols for Scrooge

If you're feeling more "Bah! Humbug!" than "Merry Christmas," you should go to see a 'Christmas Carol' at the Von Braun Center.

This is year is number 21 for the Fantasy Playhouse Children's Theater to put on this original show.

Everything from the script to the music was created 21 years ago by a talented trio.

I was lucky enough to see a sneak preview during dress rehearsal Thursday night. This script was written specifically for Fantasy Playhouse by Deborah Fleischman and Vivienne Atkins. Fleischman said when they first looked at putting on the play, they couldn't find a script that fit..... read more