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Theatre birthday parties!!

NEW: ZOOM BIRTHDAY PARTIES!

“The event was so special ...and one day we'll be looking back at this crazy time and this will be such a happy highlight. That was absolutely wonderful!!!! Thank you so so much!” Irene A.
Need to liven up a birthday during lockdown?  You bring the cake and we'll bring the magic!  The artists from Santa Monica Playhouse are here to make your fairytale dreams come true for your very special day!
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First--choose a theme!
  • Our Enchanted Princess party lets you have a magical story time and merriment with Beauty, Cinderella, Snowhite, Dorothy, Rapunzel, Peter Pan, Prince Charming--the sky's the limit!
  • Fancy a trip to Wonderland?  Let Alice, The Queen of Hearts, The Cheshire Cat, The Tweedles, The Mad Hatter and more lead you through the looking glass for an afternoon of whimsy and wordplay to celebrate your special day!
  • Looking for something a bit more sinister?  Villains abound in our "Happy Birthday...with a twist" selection -- Cinderella's Stepsisters, a glorious Sea Witch, fortune tellers, witches and prankish gnomes can help lead a smashingly sinister party for your special, spooky day!
*one character per party/character depends on actor availability
Then--choose your style:
  • A Video-taped message to the birthday child and her friends with a song, a personalized poem written especially for the birthday child and Happy Birthday song. $95
  • 30 minutes live Zoom Party – A greeting, a theatre game activity, questions from the guests to the fairytale host/hostess, celebrate the birthday child where everyone says something nice about the birthday child, ending with Happy Birthday Song. $150
  • 45 minutes live Zoom Party – A greeting and Hello Song, a special poem written especially for the birthday child, a theatre game activity, questions from the guests to the fairytale host/hostess, celebrate the birthday child where everyone says something nice about the birthday child, ending with Happy Birthday Song plus a link to a video of the whole event. $200
But don't let the kids have all the fun!  
Need to breathe some life into a virtual bachelorette party?  Liven up a stodgy wine tasting?  Celebrate the fact that you've survived a year at home without losing your mind?  Let the players from our All The Queen's Men troupe add some laughter, frivolity and sparkle to your next event!

Email us at EDUCATION@SANTAMONICAPLAYHOUSE.COM to book!

"Congratulations on the Fairy Tale Theatre!" Meryl Streep
“The party was fantastic and far exceeded my expectations! You did, as you said you would, take care of everything. The guests were raving about it as they left. I think we’ll have to do our daughter’s next birthday with you as well!” J. Rubin
At the Santa Monica Playhouse you can have a stupendous party without lifting a finger. We do all the work, clean up the mess, and keep everybody entertained in the process. With over 40 years of Theatre Birthday Party experience, the Playhouse knows what makes a theatre party truly entertaining. Just make reservations with our Box Office, invite your guests and relax.  Keep scrolling to see the different types of parties we have on offer!
Questions? Ready to book your party? Give us a call at 310-394-9779 ext. 2 or email us.
"We had a party at your theatre. The play was 1st rate, the actors were just perfect. It kept 25 of us participating AND enjoying -- you are now on our entertainment calendar! We will certainly spread the word, too!" M/M S., Los Angeles
“It was great!” Mark Wahlberg
“BEST PARTIES IN LA!” CBS.COM
"What a WONDERFUL party the Playhouse puts on! I will be singing your praises all over L.A.! SM Playhouse is a true gift to our community! Thank you for 50 years! To many more...♥" A. A. McCoy
“YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME! My daughter & all her friends had a really great time. And the show! Not only the kids but also me, my husband AND my 7month old baby (!) enjoyed it A LOT!” A. Nimura

Family Theatre Birthday Party

Our most popular birthday party!  Youngsters (ages 2 to 12) have a special theatre-themed party, playing acting games and partying down with a gaily-costumed fairytale character, with plenty of time for birthday cake and punch. Then it’s into the theatre for one of our award-winning Family Theatre musicals. At the end of the performance, the Birthday Child makes a guest appearance on stage and receives a specially autographed gift as the entire audience sings “Happy Birthday!"
Birthday party times are:
Saturdays: 1:00pm party; 2:00pm show ​• Sundays: 11:30am party; 12:30 show
$24.50 per child (minimum of 10 children); $15.00 per ticket for any adult who will be attending the performance

the party includes...

  • An award-winning Family Theatre musical presentation
  • Official Autographed Playhouse Birthday book
  • Guest appearance by the Birthday Child on stage
  • Photo opportunities with the cast after the show ​
  • Theatre Games Activity Booklet for each child​
  • Decorative Balloons, Party Signs and Table Decorations
  • Themed paper goods (plates, forks, cups, napkins)
  • Goody bags
  • Personalized invitation pdf (incl. directions & parking info)​
  • Fruit Punch

Optional Add-ons:

  • Enchanted Fairytale* extra 30 minutes - $95.00
  • Personalized Invitations -$15.00 per dozen
  • Party Room - $50.00
*ENCHANTED FAIRYTALE ADD-ON:
You may book an additional 30 minutes of enchanted fairytale magic, including face painting and crafts.
Birthday party times, with ADD-ON: Saturdays: 12:30pm party; 2:00pm show OR Sundays: 11:00am party; 12:30 show
"Our daughter had an amazing time at her tea party yesterday! We wanted to sincerely thank you and your wonderful actors and party hostesses for making us feel taken care of and special. Thank you again-what a fabulous day!" Laura H.

Theatre Birthday Tea Party

Hosted by a lavishly-costumed storybook character from our Family Theatre Musicals, guests at the Empire/Victorian-styled Sit-Down Theatre Birthday Party Tea dress up in Victorian-style hats on loan from our wardrobe department, shiny necklaces, glo bracelets and sparkly rings (which they get to keep), and learn all about the magical history of tea as they celebrate their host or hostess's special day, before enjoying an award-winning Family Theatre Musical production. At the end of the performance, the Birthday Child makes a guest appearance on stage and receives a specially autographed gift as the entire audience sings “Happy Birthday!" For ages 6 to 86; can be booked for special occasions - not just birthdays!
Birthday party times are:
Saturdays: 1:00pm party; 2:00pm show • Sundays: 11:30am party; 12:30 show
$29.50 per person (minimum 10 people, maximum 25 people)

the tea party includes...

  • An award-winning Family Theatre musical presentation
  • Guest appearance by the Birthday Child on stage
  • Photo opportunities with the cast after the show
  • Personalized invitation pdf (incl. directions & parking info)
  • Finger Sandwiches (a selection of cream cheese, butter, cucumber, peanut butter, jelly)
  • Tea & Hot Chocolate
  • Official Autographed Playhouse Birthday book
  • Period Costume Dress-Up (party guests wear special hats on loan from our professional wardrobe department, and receive sparkling necklaces, rings and glo-bracelets to keep as a souvenir)
  • Decorative Balloons, Party Signs and Table Decorations
  • Themed paper goods (plates, forks, spoons, cups, napkins)
  • Elegantly appointed Faux-Victorian Party Room
  • Commemorative Personalized Autograph/Memory Book (one for each member of your entourage)​​

Create-a-Play Birthday Party

Has your young person caught the acting bug? Then this is the party for you (and them!) Youngsters (ages 7 to 14) are hosted by a professional theatre artist, playing acting games and learning about face-painting & makeup, using their party time to create their own mini-play, performed in one of the three Santa Monica Playhouse venues. Included is plenty of time for birthday cake, punch, and general zany party time.
Birthday party times are:
These two-hour parties are held weekday afternoons (may also be booked weekends for an additional $50.00)

$475.00 for 10 to 15 children ($20 additional for each child over 15; maximum 30 children)

this party includes...

  • Decorative Balloons
  • Make-up and Face-Painting
  • Theme Paper Goods (plates, forks, cups, napkins,)
  • Party Favors
  • Personalized Invitations​​
  • ​Table Centerpiece
  • Fruit Punch
  • Set up and CLEAN UP
  • Professional Theatre and Education Artist leading the Party

Combo Birthday Party: Create-a-Play!   then See-a-Play!

Book a Create-a-Play Birthday Party in conjunction with a Weekend Family Theatre Production and pay only $9.50 per ticket for your party guests to stay and see the Family Theatre performance. And to top it off, your birthday child will then make a guest appearance on stage at the end of the show and receive an official birthday book, autographed by the entire cast, as they and the audience sing them a rousing "Happy Birthday!"
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Combination parties include everything from the Create-a-play party and are held at the following times:

Saturdays: 12:00pm party/2:00pm show (all done by 4:30) • Sundays: 10:30am party/12:30 show (all done by 2:00)

Ready to book your Party?  Call 310.394.9779 ext 2 or Email Us! 
We're happy to get your celebration started!


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PLEASE NOTE: For your safety and enjoyment of your Santa Monica Playhouse party, no outside vendors, hosts or performers will be permitted during any Playhouse party. Vendors, hosts or performers include, but are not limited to, food or beverage carts of any kind, face painters, professional party photographers, character performers and the like. Thank you for your understanding!
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