Birthday Parties
Celebrate your special event at joy theatre!
Thank you so much for your inquiry about our kids and birthday parties. All of our casts are available to do parties whether for birthdays, corporate bring your kids to work days, holiday parties, camps, or extra entertainment for your event. They love performing for parties!
How many can come?
In our Theatre. We hold up to 46 regularly, up to 55 with some chairs added to the aisle. At times, little ones like to sit up front on the floor. Most of the younger party guests and of course the birthday kid will be invited to be on stage at various times throughout the show, so there may be lots of up and down in our seats. We also have wheelchair accessibility in the theatre and in the new restroom.
Guests will all get seating first. Parents of our cast members are always allowed to be in the theatre while their child is performing, but they are all aware how much fun these parties can be, so they know they do not have seats until the party guests have been given seats.
In your location
We can do parties from 20 people to 200.
When can we party?
Morning shows
(all improv comedy)
- 10:30 to NOON on Sundays or Saturdays
- 10:30 would be pizza time
- 11:00 - 11:50 show, and then the cake and souvenirs until NOON
- OR you can have the show
- 10:30 until 11:30 and then cake and gift bags until NOON
The Giggle Gaggle Show
- Party time is 1:30 - 2:00 Saturdays or Sundays or 3:00 to 3:30
- Show time is 2:00 - 3:00
- Guests MUST leave no later than 3:10/3:40
Detention Span
- Party time is 4:30-5:00 Saturdays or Sundays.
- Showtime is 5:00-6:00.
- Guests MUST leave no later than 6:10
- After School Parties: are available at the theatre between
- 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm call for availability.
- Guests arrive 15 minutes prior to show or party time.
Cost
- $8 each admission 1-5 people
- $7 each admission for 6-11 people
- $6 each admission over 12 people
- $6 each admission for 30-55 people plus 1/2 hour party time included before the show for your party.
Additions/options
- FREE Party Persons picture printed in the Program
- $100 every extra half hour needed for your guests
- $20 for a Detention Span Teenage Performer to be your assistant
- (ie. entertaining at the party; freeze dance, or other games, loading and unloading car, help with decorations, )
- $40 for your name placed on the marquee.
- $350 for a 1 hour show and 1 hour party in the theater after school M-F
- $500 for a 1-hour show in your home or on location
- $35/guest for 1 1/2-hour class before the show! ($180 for 6 guests, $250 for 10 guests, if class room space is available)
Extra information
- all of our cast members receive payment for their part in helping make your childís day special
- tips always graciously accepted by the teenagers, not so graciously by the kids (you may get a yeehaw or woohoo)
- Tickets for our shows are normally $8 per person, young or old, because everyone has a great time. We do not charge children 2 years of age or younger.
- We will NOT charge you to come in a half an hour before your guests arrive to set up the lobby and decorate.
- We will NOT charge you the time it takes you to gather your decorations and gifts when youíre leaving.
- If you require longer than an 1/2 hour of party time before or after the show, it is an extra $100 fee every half hour. If you have less than 30 people in your party and want more than the show time (1 hour) for a party, it is an extra $100 fee every half hour. All arrangements must be made in advance.
- As a courtesy to the public and to your party general audience will not be allowed to the show if your guests are more than 40.
Let's talk food!
Food and beverages are allowed in the theatre. Because this is special to most theatres in the area, we ask that you or your guests clean up their messes. Trash bags are available.
So this means, you can bring your own food and coolers in, order pizza, or pass out popcorn or snack bags.
The cake can be served before or after, but the birthday song will be sung at the end of the show by the cast and audience with the birthday kid on stage. You may wish to bring the lighted cake up on stage at the time for that Kodak moment.
Next door to the Raven Playhouse is the VICIOUS DOGS (818) 985-3647, offers a nice selection of hot dogs (corn dogs, beef and chicken just $1.39) and seats 30 people comfortably. They are prepared to accommodate Joy Theatre with our party guests before or after the show and will work with us for your party planning. 5231 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601
great for kids!
On the North Side of the Raven is Tokyo Delves, Rock ní Roll Sushi, which is a total blast for after show fun. Itís loud, and the food is delicious. It is only open in the evenings and never on Sunday. Teenagers and adults will appreciate this place more.
We don't recommend it for small children.
Other restaurants within walking distance are:
The Pit Fire Grill, Dominoes, Quiznos, EAT CAFE, The Eclectic Cafe'
Pizza Places that deliver are:
Dominoes, Papa Johns, Pizza Man
Pick up:
All the above but Little Caesar's on Magnolia and Cahuenga offers the best deal $5 per large pizza!
Arrangements can be made for you for the cost of the food and an extra charge for set up and delivery. This service is dependent upon the menu you've chosen and the how many are to be served. You are more than welcome to make your own arrangements and use the lobby for serving it. Since we provide snacks and drinks to our regular public, food and drinks are welcome in the theatre once the house is open. The public will not be invited to attend the Giggle Gaggle Show if your guests are more than 30 in number as a courtesy to the public and to your party.
Most of our performers have rehearsals and will use some of their rehearsal time for your party time. I hope this has answered all of your questions, and if you'd like to ask anymore, please do not hesitate to email us again or call 818-505-9355
What to bring
- Table cloths
- Plates
- Napkins
- Cups
- Utensils
- Knife (to cut the cake)
- Candles/ Matches
- Any decorations
- Party Favors
- Drinks with straws and lids/or juice packs
- Gratuities
What not to bring
- No confetti
- No glitter
- No alcohol
- No popcorn
- No small candy (ie. skittles, m&ms, redhots etc.)
