FAIRMONT AREA

Community theater

ADULT AND YOUTH COMMUNITY THEATER

Fairmont Area Community Theater (FACT) has been bringing community theater to the Fairmont Opera House stage for over 65 years. We welcome actors from all over southern MN and northern Iowa to perform every summer and at various times throughout the season. FACT is committed to providing opportunity for professional-quality theater craft at the local level.

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WHAT IS NEXT?

ADULT THEATER:

2025 All Shook Up

Fairmont Area Community Theater presents: All Shook Up! It’s 1955, and into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing young man who changes everything and everyone he meets in this hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy that’ll have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Don’t Be Cruel.”

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Fairmont Area Community Theatre?

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OUR STORIES

Childrens Summer Theater Camps: Creativity and Fun For All!

Childrens Summer Theater Camps: Creativity and Fun For All! July 2nd, 2025 by Kyler WoltersThis summer Fairmont Opera House hosted youth theater camps at Grace Lutheran Church and the Fairmont High School. Both camps were filled with creativity and fun! K-2 Camp:...

Heidi Stevermer makes waves in campaign support

January 10, 2025by Vanessa Schultze Heidi Stevermer makes waves in campaign support! When you can’t donate towards the preservation of the opera house, online and social media advocacy for the Fairmont Opera House’s four-million-dollar mission can move...

‘Mary Poppins’ lands in town

July 19, 2024 ‘Mary Poppins’ lands in town by Vanessa Shultze ABOVE: An assortment of actors and actresses in “Mary Poppins” practice technical rehearsal on Wednesday night at the Performing Arts Center at Fairmont High School. The show will begin at 7 p.m. on July...

Summer Youth Theater Camps: A Week of Fun and Growth

July 2nd, 2024 Summer Youth Theater Camps: A Week of Fun and Growth by Katelyn LangwithThis summer Fairmont Opera House hosted youth theater camps at First Congregational UCC. The halls have been filled with creativity, laughter, and learning as our directors taught...

FACT Children’s Theater Arrives

June 20th, 2024 FACT Children’s Theater Arrives by Vanessa Shultze with Fairmont SentinelABOVE: Children, in grades K-2, dance as flies on stage during rehearsal Tuesday afternoon in the Fairmont Opera House Community Theater’s production of ‘The Old Lady Who...

Building Community Through Theater: Samantha Werre’s Story

June 5, 2024 Building Community Through Theater: Samantha Werre’s Story by Katelyn LangwithFairmont Area Community Theater is one of Fairmont Opera House’s most impactful programs that is put on every year. Many parents of youth theater students are involved with...

Unleash Your Child’s Creativity: The Benefits of Youth Theater Programs

May 27, 2024 Unleash Your Child's Creativity: The Benefits of Youth Theater Programs by Katelyn LangwithAre you searching for an enriching and fun-filled activity for your child this summer? Look no further than youth theater programs! Designed to spark creativity,...

A Legacy of Community Theater: Jane Reiman

May 3rd, 2024 A Legacy of Community Theater: Jane Reiman by Katelyn LangwithHave you ever wondered why individuals like Jane dedicate their time and energy to organizations like the Fairmont Opera House? Let's take a closer look at Jane's story to see why she believes...

Unveiling the Magic of Community Theater: A Haven of Connection and Growth

May 1st, 2024 Unveiling the Magic of Community Theater: A Haven of Connection and Growth by Celia SimpsonSometimes I think we must be crazy. In a society where public speaking is one of the number one fears, it seems strange that anyone would be willing to step out on...

Overcoming Audition Jitters: Your Guide to Auditioning for Fairmont Area Community Theater

April 22nd, 2024 Overcoming Audition Jitters: Your Guide to Auditioning for Fairmont Area Community Theater by Katelyn LangwithIf you've ever felt that tug of curiosity about the world of theater but never quite took the leap, or maybe you’ve dreamt of gracing the...

K-2 Camp 2025

Our weeklong camp for our Kindergarden through 2nd graders this year was storybook theater where students acted out the popular childrens story “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom”. They helped make the set and props during the week as well making it a week full of nothing but creativity! We would like to extend a huge thank you to Grace Lutheran Church for providing the space.

3-8 Camp 2025: Willy Wonka Jr.

Fairmont Area Community Theater Youth Camp presents: Willy Wonka Jr.!
The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth.