Is there a minimum number required to book a birthday party?
~ No. We charge flat rates depending on your party size.
~ Our Playhouse can accommodate up to 200 people, which may include both children and parents. Parents are encouraged to stay and see the movie, but they must pay additional concessions.

How can I guarantee the movie I want will still be available for the date I choose? How do I select a movie?
~ When you book your birthday party, we will discuss which movies you are interested in showing and your options.

I’m not sure how many people are coming? Do I need to call you back once I have a final count if it’s different than my original booking?
~ No, not if it’s only a couple of kids. If your final/grand total number is of significant difference, we must be notified prior to your arrival to prepare accordingly.

How much notice do you need if I have to cancel?
~ We must be notified three (3) days prior to the birthday booking date. You will not be charged as long as we are notified that you will not be coming. However, if we do not hear from you and have the party ready for you on the reserved date, and you do not make an appearance, we will charge you the minimum fee. Communicate with us and we will work with you in all circumstances.

When should I book my party – how far in advance?
~ We suggest that you book your party at least one (1) month in advance to ensure you have the date you request and prefer. This is a suggestion only. We may be able to book and reserve parties with only seven (7) to fourteen (14) days notice – subject to availability.

What time should I tell the parents to pick up their child/children?
~ We suggest that you allot an hour and-a-half (1 ½) to two (2) hours for the movie length. If you then add the time you will spend on cake and presents, normal time will then be between three (3) and 3 ½ hours from start to finish. This is a safe estimate that will have parents arriving either just on time or early. Parents are welcome to wait outside the theatre or in the lobby.

Who will watch our presents and personal items during the movie?
~ The Shawnee Playhouse is not responsible for personal items. We would recommend for safety purposes that you remove all valuables from the area before going into the movie. However, at your request, we can lock them up during the presentation of the movie.

Can we bring outside food into our party?
~ Yes, you can bring all the normal birthday fare. We only ask that you consume the food in the area provided for your party and not in the auditorium. No alcohol is allowed in the building.

Do I have to clean up the area?
~ No, that is our job! The benefit of organizing a birthday party at our theatre is that they are considerably easier to organize than most parties, and involve no clean up (other than what you choose to take with you), no hassle, and we offer you the added benefit of having your own private party area that’s conveniently not in your home.