BIRTHDAY PARTY FAQ

How many tickets are included in the flat fee?

15 tickets. Additional tickets are $16.50 each. 

What’s the difference in tickets and the room capacity?

The theatre and the party rooms are separate rooms. The default party room (yellow) can hold up to 30 people with some standing and some seated. We encourage you to see the space before booking. 

What is your adult-to-child ratio inside the theatre? (How many of those 15 included tickets have to be adults?)

Two adults minimum per 15 children is our adult-to-child ratio. Those two chaperones must be aware that they are responsible for the behavior of the children inside the theatre. 

Do we get reserved seating?

Yes! We reserve center section. If your party is big enough or requires accessibility, we may reserve other areas to accommodate. We will be in communication with the party parent about this. 

Does the party host entertain?

No, they do not. They are your assistant for the duration of the party and can help decorate, clean-up, pass out cake, sign for catering, load and unload, etc. 

What is a typical schedule like?

30 minutes before show begins: Parent enters the space.

15 minutes before show begins: Guests arrive.  

5 minutes before show begins: Party guests are led into the reserved seating section of the theatre. 

Show begins. Typically shows last 1 hour. 

Show ends. Guests are led back to the party room. 

45 minutes after the show: Party host will recommend wrapping up the party and assist parent with any clean-up that is required. 

1 hour after the show: Parent exits the space. 

Can I get more time?

This is only available at a 2pm performance, and it will depend on the availability of the host and space. Additional rates apply for the extra time. 

Do I tip the host?

Yes, we encourage you to tip. 

What do I tip?

We encourage you to show your gratitude in any amount, but we recommend a minimum of $40 (10%). 

Do parents usually pay for everyone? Just kids? How should I handle people wanting additional tickets that are not included in the invitation? 

This is going to depend on your budget. Our two most typical parties we see are parents paying for all attendees to see the show OR paying for just the children plus the minimum required chaperones. 

If you decide to charge for additional people, you can send around a link to the parents to purchase general admission tickets at full price. Or, you can decide to collect the money for additional discounted $16.50 tickets depending on how much time you have. 

What else do I need to know before filling out the birthday party form?

We are in a National Park, there are restrictions on balloons (no distribution allowed) and substance use on premises. Please call us to discuss if you have concerns or questions about these policies.

I want to order pizza for my party. How do I do that?

Adventure Theatre MTC will place the order on your behalf. A minimum of 5 pizzas is required for a pizza order and to give the party a pizza discount. If you want to order fewer pizzas, you may do so directly through Potomac Pizza without a discount. 

Do you have a freezer or fridge?

Yes, we have both!

Can I bring other food?

Barring any future exclusivity with a potential sponsor, yes, you may bring other food. Good examples include cake, sandwiches, ice cream, donuts, etc.