Enchantment Theatre Company

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Originality

Everything Enchantment Theatre produces for the stage is original material

We do not use existing scripts that have been performed elsewhere. Each show is completely created by Enchantment, based on a fairy tale, fable, or other classic story for children. The music is written specifically to support the show, and masks, puppets, costumes, and sets are built for our exclusive use.

Why is originality important?

It demonstrates our thorough respect for children. We believe they deserve theatrical productions that are as carefully and thoughtfully crafted as shows created for adults.

We want what our audiences see to be consistent with that respect, and different from the commercialized and often superficial products that are staged for children. 

Having to think through an adaptation of a classic tale from start to finish demands a level of insight into children’s needs and perceptions of the world that is not always available in other approaches.

This commitment to originality takes considerable time and resources, but most of all it demands that children take top priority in what we do. We aim to create a totally new world for them onstage, one that has never been seen before.

We think that too much of what children experience today on the stage, on television, and in the movies has been unnecessarily “dumbed down” or styled in cartoon fashion. A teacher whose class attended one of our performances said that in contrast, “Enchantment takes them to a world beyond their current perception of reality,” which she said is an experience of particular value for urban children.

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General operating support provided in part by The Philadelphia Cultural Fund, Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, and Independence Foundation.

We are also honored to have received support from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) since 2005 for the creation of North American touring productions.

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We had some incredibly talented artists in our aud We had some incredibly talented artists in our audiences yesterday for our performances of Mommy's Khimar at Northeast Community Propel Academy! Not only were the kindergarteners an AMAZING audience who asked such thoughtful questions at our talk back, but they drew us pictures of their favorite parts of the show. Can you take a guess as to what part might be the favorite of the favorites? 👹👹👹

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We’re grateful for past support from the NEA - a We’re grateful for past support from the NEA - and heartbroken by a change that means we won’t receive future funding. Still, our mission endures: to bring wonderful, joy, and imagination to children through live theatre. Help us keep the magic alive. 

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Happy first performance to the brilliant cast and Happy first performance to the brilliant cast and crew of Mommy’s Khimar! 

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