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.

WHAT IS NEXT?

ADULT THEATER:

The show is cast! Come support them: Buy Tickets

Performance dates: July 23rd-28th

OUR STORIES

‘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...

District steps in to save FACT show – Sentinel Article

April 13th, 2024 District steps in to save FACT show by Brooke Wohlrabe with Fairmont SentinelABOVE: The current state of the seating area at the Fairmont Opera House. Because of the repairs being done, the Fairmont Area School District has granted use of the...

YOUTH THEATER:

Summer 2024!

Both of these camps will be for students who have just completed the grades specified. 

Both of these camps will be held at First Congregational UCC
(319 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN 56031)

K-2 Youth Theater June 17th-21st 1-3pm Showcase June 21st 5:30pm Directed by Megan Potthoff and Ellen Germain
3-6 Youth Theater directed by Megan Potthoff and Ellen Germain cost $35 per student Dates: June 24th-28th 1-3pm showcase June 28th at 5:30

*everyone in 3-6 camp will have the option to perform in Mary Poppins. You are invited to be in the song “Let’s Go Fly a Kite” along with the cast. The dates and times at which this will be taught are TBA. Tech week is July 15-18th and the shows are July 23rd-28th. This is no extra charge to you, but please indicate on your registration in the Additional Comments section wether you’d like to participate in this. 

Do you have questions about Fairmont Area Community Theatre?

email info@fairmontoperahouse.org

“These activities are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.”

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Box Office Hours:
Tuesday-Friday
9:00am-2:30pm and 1 hour prior to Event

*Doors Open 1 Hour Before Event, House Opens 30 mins Before Event

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