Haul out the Holly! It's time to reveal the 'A Christmas Carol' cast! A huge congratulations to everyone who received a role in this year's production of, 'A Christmas Carol'. We get the pleasure of welcoming over 20 NEW actors to our stage!

You can get your tickets to 'A Christmas Carol' now! Tickets are available for purchase on our website: https://www.fantasyplayhouse.org/ticket-information

If you were not cast in this production, we would love to see you come back for another audition or volunteer backstage with us! To learn more about volunteering, email Volunteer@FantasyPlayhouse.com. Auditions for Sleeping Beauty & the BIG Green Pea are slated for November 2024! More info coming soon.

We had a blast celebrating the end of our 63rd Mainstage Season at our 2nd Annual Purple Party! Thank you to everyone who came out & celebrated with us. We’re so thankful for everyone’s time and dedication to our organization this past year. You are the true magic makers. We could not have done it without you!

We had the honor of awarding our 2nd Annual McClay Service to Theatre Award to long-time volunteer L. Enitza Gillespie. Enitza has served in many positions at FPCTA during her 30+ years of service. From Shoe Lady to House Manager and everything in between, Enizta has had an immeasurable impact on our organization. We are so thankful for her service and are looking forward to the years to come. Thank you Enitza!

We ended the night with the announcement of the 64th Mainstage Season titles. In order of performance, we are proud to present our 64th Season:

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Based on the work of L. Frank Baum | Adapted by Stephen Tyler Davis

Directed by Nikkia Dollar & Stephen Tyler Davis

A Christmas Carol

Based on the work of Charles Dickens | Adapted by Cherie Evans

Directed by Cherie Evans & Mickey Johnson | Assistant Director & Choreographer Claire Christian

Sleeping Beauty & the Big Green Pea

An Original Work by Stephen Tyler Davis

Directed by Jenni & Michael Wood

A Wrinkle In Time

Based on the Book by Madeline L’Engle | Adapted by James Sie

Directed by Fathia Hardy & Stephen Tyler Davis

A Wrinkle in Time is produced with special arrangement with Crosswicks, Ltd. and Stage Partners (www.yourstagepartners.com)

A Wrinkle In Time by Madeline L’Engle

© 1962 Crosswicks, Ltd. All rights Reserved.

Season Ticket renewals open on June 1. We can’t wait to see you for the 64th Season! Don’t forget, the magic continues through the summer with our Summer Camps! Register online, HERE

Photos by Jeff White Photographer

Rocket City, we have a cast list! Landing in...3...2...1!

Congratulations to all who received a role in our upcoming production of "Space Monkeys! The Adventures of Baker & Able." Our casting team had some incredible talent to choose from! We can't wait to get the rehearsal process started with you all next week. Let the space adventure begin!

Whether you received a role or not, we are so appreciative of everyone who chose to share their talents with us! If you did not receive a role this time around, we hope to see you at another audition. Interested in volunteering backstage or on tech crew? Send us an email at Productions@FantasyPlayhouse.com to learn more!

We are thrilled to announce the cast for our 63rd season production of A Christmas Carol (based on the works of Charles Dickens) adapted and directed by Cherie Evans.

A huge congratulations to everyone who received a role! We are thrilled to be bringing this new adaptation to life with you all.

If you were not cast, we do encourage you to keep auditioning for our productions and sign up to volunteer! There is always a place for you at Fantasy!

Tickets for A Christmas Carol are available now. Purchase your tickets today: HERE

(Huntsville, AL) - For the first time in the organization’s history, Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater & Academy will roll out new sensory friendly performances as part of their 62nd season mainstage productions this fall. Sensory friendly performances make space for audiences on the autism spectrum and others with special access needs. Fantasy Playhouse will add these special performances for each season production where patrons and their families can enjoy the same quality live theatre with small adjustments. Visual and sound effects will be lowered, fidget toys and other sensory assistance tools will be distributed, and house lights will stay dimly lit to accommodate accessibility access. This new sensory friendly season is part of Fantasy Playhouse’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, one of the first initiatives of its kind to take place in Alabama. Tickets are on sale to the general public to these special performances. For more information, visit our website at fantasyplayhouse.org/sensory-friendly-performances 

All sensory friendly performances are sponsored by Tourism ALL-a-Bama in partnership with DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Huntsville South. Tourism ALL-a-Bama is a non-profit program designed to equip families with resources to help them enjoy travel, as well as to position Alabama as an autism/sensory disorder-friendly travel destination. Together, these three organizations have teamed up to create a weekend experience for families with differently abled family members through the Sensory Tourism Practice Program.

Artistic Director Stephen Tyler Davis says, “The Fantasy Playhouse family is growing in major ways and we want to make sure there is room for everyone at the table. Our sensory friendly performances are an intentional pathway to arts accessibility in Huntsville and partnering with Tourism ALL-a-Bama and Doubletree is helping us to expand our community impact. This initiative allows Fantasy to meet new audiences where they are and welcome differently abled people and their families to experience the magic of theatre- and nobody makes magic like Fantasy!”

The Sensory Tourism Practice Program gives residents of the State of Alabama with proof of diagnosis the opportunity to apply for a free ONE-NIGHT stay at DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Huntsville South, complimentary breakfast courtesy of DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Huntsville South, and complimentary FPCTA tickets for each individual with a sensory diagnosis plus one guest each. Eligible families can apply through Tourism ALL-a-Bama’s Sensory Tourism Practice Application for FPCTA on fantasyplayhouse.org/sensory-friendly-performances. Practice stays are for one night, and cover the expenses of one room + tax only per individual with a sensory diagnosis. This access programming is provided by courtesy of Tourism ALL-a-Bama.

Tourism ALL-a-Bama is managed by United Cerebral Palsy Huntsville and is designed to create lasting change in Alabama tourism through connecting hospitality partners with advocacy communities and Alabama families who are not currently being served in an autism/sensory aware manner. Tourism ALL-a-Bama is made possible through funding from the Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities.

Fantasy Playhouse 62nd Season Sensory Friendly Performances

Charlotte’s Web | Based on the book by E.B. White | Adapted by Joseph Robinette 

Saturday, October 15, 2022 @ 10 a.m.

Wilbur the pig may be the rambunctious runt of the litter, but his lovable spirit charms a little girl named Fern and the whole Arable barnyard! When Wilbur discovers his woeful fate, he will need the help of Charlotte, a loyal spider with a flair for writing, and a scavenger rat named Templeton for a chance at a new life. With unforgettable characters made popular by the E.B. White children’s book, Charlotte’s Web is a timeless story of  true friendship, perseverance, and working together to help others in need. Suitable for all ages.

A Christmas Carol | Based on the book by Charles Dickens | Adapted by Barbara Fields 

Thursday, December 8, 2022 @ 5 p.m.

Huntsville’s most beloved family holiday tradition returns to the Fantasy Playhouse stage for the 33rd year this December! Take a trip in time through the past, present, and future with the miserly Mr. Scrooge, three Christmas Spirits, and all the whimsical characters of London town. With more theater magic than ever before, this Charles Dickens classic will delight all ages as an inspiration to keep Christmas in our hearts all year long. Suitable for ages 6 & up. 

Snow White and the 7 Littles | Original script by Stephen Tyler Davis 

Saturday, February 18, 2023 @ 10 a.m.

Snow White is not waiting for a knight in shining armor! She's much too busy working to provide clean water for the Littles and all the creatures of the Nysland Woods. But when her mission is halted by the jealous Queen and her magic mirror, Snow will need the help of her forest friends to save herself and the entire village. Can the Littles rescue her in time, or will the Queen's vanity reign supreme? Find out in this new twist on a classic about kindness, community, and the true meaning of beauty. Written by Stephen Tyler Davis, Huntsville native, and Fantasy Playhouse Alumni. Suitable for all ages. 

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Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater and Academy (FPCTA) provides theatre arts access through production, education and outreach, reaching more than 31,000 residents annually, including 16,000 children and youth. FPCTA enriches the lives of children and families through theatre and arts education, encouraging students to become self-confident, academically successful, creative-thinking citizens who are more likely to invest in their communities as adults. FPCTA’s core programs include live children’s theatre productions, classes, camps, workshops, fine arts preschool program, and educational outreach through after school theatre classes and In-school touring programs. Recognizing the transformative power theatre arts can have in the life of a child, FPCTA prioritizes theatre arts access for all by engaging local under-resourced communities.

FPCTA is supported in part by the Alabama State Council on the Arts and the City of Huntsville Arts and Cultural grant program. Season support by Redstone Federal Credit Union.

(Huntsville, AL) - Fantasy Playhouse is thrilled to announce our 62nd season of adored classics and new twists on fairy tale favorites presented by Redstone Federal Credit Union. Fantasy kicks off this unforgettable season with E.B. White's Charlotte’s Web followed by Huntsville's favorite family holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol. Then join us for the world premiere adaptation of Snow White and the 7 Littles by Stephen Tyler Davis (Huntsville native and Fantasy Alumni), a contemporary spin on the classic Brothers Grimm story. Each production will take place at the Playhouse at the Von Braun Center in Downtown Huntsville with a season extra presentation of Tinker Bell at the Huntsville Botanical Gardens. Fantasy Playhouse is committed to our legacy of enchanting audiences of all ages through our live theater productions. Don’t miss the chance to share the magic of Fantasy Playhouse with your family. For more information about the 62nd Theater Season and our Academy classes and camps, visit our website at http://www.FantasyPlayhouse.org.

Charlotte’s Web | Based on the book by E.B. White | Adapted by Joseph Robinette

Oct. 14-16*

Wilbur the pig may be the rambunctious runt of the litter, but his lovable spirit charms a little girl named Fern and the whole Arable barnyard! When Wilbur discovers his woeful fate, he will need the help of Charlotte, a loyal spider with a flair for writing, and a scavenger rat named Templeton for a chance at a new life. With unforgettable characters made popular by the E.B. White children’s book, Charlotte’s Web is a timeless story of true friendship, perseverance, and working together to help others in need.

A Christmas Carol | Based on the book by Charles Dickens | Adapted by Barbara Fields

Dec 2-4, 9-11

Huntsville’s most beloved family holiday tradition returns to the Fantasy Playhouse stage for the 33rd year this December! Take a trip in time through the past, present, and future with the miserly Mr. Scrooge, three Christmas Spirits, and all the whimsical characters of London town. With more theater magic than ever before, this Charles Dickens classic will delight all ages as an inspiration to keep Christmas in our hearts all year long.

Snow White and the 7 Littles | Original script by Stephen Tyler Davis

Feb. 17-19

Snow White is not waiting for a knight in shining armor! She's much too busy working to provide clean water for the Littles and all the creatures of the Nysland Woods. But when her mission is halted by the jealous Queen and her magic mirror, Snow will need the help of her forest friends to save herself and the entire village. Can the Littles rescue her in time, or will the Queen's vanity reign supreme? Find out in this new twist on a classic about kindness, community, and the true meaning of beauty. Written by Stephen Tyler Davis, Huntsville native, and Fantasy Playhouse Alumni.

Times: Friday nights at 7:00 PM, Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM

Where: Von Braun Center Playhouse, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL. 35801

Tickets: $21 for Adults; $16 for Children ages 3-18. Children 2 and under are free if sitting on a lap. A lap seat ticket needs to be picked up at the Box Office just prior to the show.

Tinker Bell | Based on the works of J.M. Barrie | By Patrick Flynn

5/13-5/14*

You don't know Peter Pan until you've heard Tinker Bell’s side of the story! When all the fairies in Neverland start to disappear, Tinker Bell zips to London to find a friend. There she meets a young boy named Peter who follows her back to Neverland. All is fun and games in this magical world of flowers, wild animals, and goofy pirates until Peter welcomes the Lost Boys and the Darling children back to Tink's island. She quickly discovers she does not like sharing her friend with anyone else! A new, twinkling light shines on themes of imagination, play, and the complicated nature of friendship from this feisty fairy’s point of view.

Times: May 2023*

Where: Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805.

Tickets: $5 for Adults & Children. Ticket does not include admission to Huntsville Botanical Garden.

*Dates and times are subject to change

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Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater and Academy (FPCTA) provides theatre arts access through production, education and outreach, reaching more than 31,000 residents annually, including 16,000 children and youth. FPCTA enriches the lives of children and families through theatre and arts education, encouraging students to become self-confident, academically successful, creative-thinking citizens who are more likely to invest in their communities as adults. FPCTA’s core programs include live children’s theatre productions, classes, camps, workshops, and educational outreach through after school theatre classes and In-school touring programs. Recognizing the transformative power theatre arts can have in the life of a child, FPCTA prioritizes theatre arts access for all by engaging local underserved communities.

FPCTA is supported in part by the Alabama State Council on the Arts and the City of Huntsville Arts and Cultural grant program. Season support by Redstone Federal Credit Union.