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If your child is "dramatic", consider a theatre party. Take guests to see a play put on by a local children's theater or create a theater at your home with the guests performing a play or puppet show for their parents.
Some children's entertainers will bring costumes, props, and scripts and coach children to perform a play.
Fun Invitations for a Theater Party include:
- personalize theater invitation
- designed like a play program (with play title, actors, etc.)
- with characters from play children will see or perform
- invite parents back at end of party to watch children perform their play
More Invitation ideas and tips!
Fun Decorations for a Theater Party include:
- theater sign (Elm Street Theater now performing "title of play")
- theater props and costumes
More Decoration ideas and tips!
Fun Games & Activities for a Theater Party include:
- read story play is based on
- treasure hunt
- musical theater chairs
- jokes & riddles
- if budget permits, hire a puppeteer to put on a show
More Games & Activities ideas!
Fun Arts & Crafts for a Theater Party include:
- paper hats
- mask making or face painting
- paint and decorate the set
Fun Foods for a Theater Party include:
- popcorn
- cookies
- sparkling apple cider
Fun Favors for a Theater Party include:
- story book
- sidewalk chalk
- stickers
- blowing bubbles
Special Resources for a Theater Party include:
- Birthday Express
- Shindigz.com
- Kids' Party Fun Directory (entertainment, rentals, and places)
- Create a Play Kits
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