Celebrate at CTC!
Center Theater Company is your destination for unforgettable parties!
Whether it’s a birthday, special event, or any other reason to celebrate, we specialize in creating unique, performing arts-themed experiences that captivate and entertain children and adults alike.
How it works
Choose a package, select a date, contact us to book!
Choose Your Package
We offer three party packages, with various add-ons available to customize your event.
Select a Date & Time
We currenty offer parties on Fridays and Sundays. See full list of available times slots in the “Important Information” section below.
Contact us to book!
Fill out the contact form on this page to request a party. We will contact you within two business to confirm your booking and discuss any details.
Party Packages
Choose from three party packages, with custom add-ons available!
Improv Party
Dive into a world of spontaneous fun with our Improv Party!
Perfect for both kids and adults, this party is all about laughter, creativity, and thinking on your feet.
Guided by our experienced coaches, guests will enjoy improvisational games and exercises that spark imagination and ensure an unforgettable celebration.
Guests will enjoy 1 hour of staff-led games and activities, followed by 45 minutes of unstructured time for food and beverages, cake, presents, etc.
Improv Party includes:
- 5-minute check-in and group ice-breaker game
- 55 minutes of age-appropriate improv games and activities led by our trained party hosts
- 45 minutes of self-guided time for cake and presents
- All guests receive a CTC branded sticker and pencil
- Guest of honor receives a CTC t-shirt
An improv-themed party with hilarious age-appropriate games and activities
Length: 1.75 hours
Max attendees: 12 (11 guests + 1 guest of honor)
Price: $350, with additional add-ons available (see “Add-Ons” tab)
- Party Favors (each guest receives a bag with assorted party favors, to be confirmed at booking) – $12 per person
- Branded T-shirt for guests (guest of honor receives one for free!) – $15 per guest
- Additional party guests: up to 8 additional guests may be added (beyond the 11 guests included in the base package) – $25 per additional guest
Popstar Karaoke Party
Step into the spotlight with our Popstar Karaoke Party!
Perfect for both kids and adults, this karaoke-themed celebration lets you and your guests unleash your inner popstars.
Sing your heart out to your favorite tunes while our friendly “KJ” hypes up the crowd! It’s your time to shine, so grab the mic and let the party begin!
Guests will enjoy 1.25 hours of staff-led activities, followed by 45 minutes of unstructured time for food and beverages, cake, presents, etc.
Popstar Karaoke Party includes:
- 10-minute check-in and group vocal warm-up game
- 5 minutes to choose songs (and form groups, if desired) and create performance order
- 10-minute activity of your choice (must select from the options below at booking):
Walk-of-Fame star craft
Create your own personalized star for our “Walk of Fame”!
OR
Backstage glam station
Channel your inner popstar with a selection of nontoxic glitter gel (for hair and body), temporary hair color (spray), temporary tattoos, and colored hair extensions (choose 2)
- 40-45 minute karaoke session, with party lights and your very own MC to announce each song and get the crowd excited!
Session includes 10 songs (around 3 minutes per song x 10 songs, plus around 1 minute in between each for introduction and photos).
NOTE: If you have more than 10 attendees (including guest of honor), staff will help guests form small groups as needed (See “Add-Ons” for more information about adding additional guests.)
Song List
We provide access to our huge song catalogue ahead of time; feel free to send these out to your guests along with your invitation if you like.
Custom songs can be requested for additional fee (see “Add-Ons” below)
- 5-10 minute “paparazzi” session at our Popstar-themed photobooth
- 45 minutes of self-guided time for cake and presents
- All guests receive a CTC branded sticker and pencil
- Guest of honor receives a CTC t-shirt
Unleash your inner Rockstar: Karaoke Parties for adults!
Rock the Mic: Our adult karaoke parties offer the perfect stage for you and your friends to showcase your singing talents. Sing your heart out to a wide array of songs, spanning from timeless classics to the latest hits.
Elevated Experience: Our venue features an array of board-operated LED lights, along with 20 color-changing lightboxes – which create an atmosphere charged with energy and excitement! Our professional sound system and extensive song library ensure a top-notch karaoke experience tailored for adults.
Memorable Celebrations: Whether it’s a milestone birthday, bachelorette party, or just a night out with friends, our karaoke parties for adults guarantee unforgettable moments and endless laughter!
A karaoke-themed party that is perfect for those who love to sing and perform!
Length: 2 hours
Max attendees: 10 (9 guests + 1 guest of honor)
Price: $400, with additional add-ons available (see “Add-Ons” tab)
All add-ons must be confirmed at time of booking.
- Party Favors (includes goody bag with popstar sunglasses, glo-sticks, Microphone trophy, and take-home temporary tattoo) – $12 per person
- Branded T-shirt for guests (guest of honor receives one for free!) – $15 per guest
- Additional party guests: up to 10 additional guests may be added (beyond the 9 guests included in the base package) – $25 per additional guest
- Filming each song (one-camera setup): we will email the link to all 10 edited songs no later than 1 week from the party date – $75
- Filming each song, with 2nd camera setup: same as above, but we will also film from a second angle and cut together a video of each song, using both angles. Link to all 10 edited songs will be emailed no later than 1 week from the party date – $150
- Custom songs: While our karaoke library contains nearly 60,000 songs, there may be something you’d like to sing that we don’t have! In this case, we will source the song for you. (We encourage you to peruse the Karafun song catalogue in advance to see what songs are available. (Custom songs must be requested and confirmed no later than 1 week prior to party.) – $15 per song
Popstar Dance Party
Get ready to move and groove with our Popstar Dance Party!
Perfect for both kids and adults, this dance-themed celebration invites you and your guests to learn choreography to a selection of hit pop songs.
With dance routines created by our experienced instructors, and led by our trained party hosts, you’ll master the moves, enjoy friendly dance-offs, and create unforgettable memories.
So, put on your dancing shoes and let’s get the party started!
Guests will enjoy 1.25 hours of staff-led games and activities, followed by 45 minutes of unstructured time for food and beverages, cake, presents, etc.
Party includes:
- 10-minute check-in and group dance warm-up
- 30-minute choreography teaching session, led by instructor
Song selections will be provided during booking process; custom songs may be available as an add-on if requested at least 30 days in advance.
- 10 minutes to “get ready backstage” with various costume pieces and a “backstage glam” station
- Backstage glam: channel your inner popstar with a selection of nontoxic glitter gel (for hair and body), temporary hair color (spray), temporary tattoos, and colored hair extensions
- Costume pieces: we will provide a selection of fun costume accessories that guests may wear during the performance (boas, tutus, gloves, hats, scarves, etc.)
- 5 minute “dress rehearsal”
- 10-15 minutes of performance with party lights and filming (one-camera setup)
Party host will coordinate group and solo performances, depending on group size. We will email uncut video of the performance(s) to booking contact no later than 1 week after the party.
- 5-10 minute “paparazzi” session at our Popstar-themed photobooth
- 45 minutes of self-guided time for cake and presents
- All guests receive a CTC branded sticker and pencil
- Guest of honor receives a CTC t-shirt
A dance-themed party perfect for those who love to move and perform!
Length: 2 hours
Max attendees: 10 (9 guests + 1 guest of honor)
Price: $400, with additional add-ons available (see “Add-Ons” tab)
All add-ons must be confirmed at time of booking.
- Party Favors (includes goody bag with popstar sunglasses, glo-sticks, disco ball necklace, and take-home temporary tattoo – $12 per person
- Branded T-shirt for guests (guest of honor receives one for free!) – $15 per guest
- Additional party guests: up to 10 additional guests may be added (beyond the 9 guests included in the base package) – $25 per additional guest
- Filming group performance (one-camera setup): we will film and cut together a 3-4 minute video of the group’s performance. Link to the video will be emailed no later than 1 week after the party – $75
- Filming group performance, with 2nd camera setup: same as above, but we will also film from a second angle and cut together a video of the group’s performance using both angles. Link to the video will be emailed no later than 1 week from the party date – $150
- Choice of custom song (must be requested and confirmed no later than 30 days prior to party) – $150
Important Information
If you have additional questions, please check out the FAQ section below, or contact us directly!
Party Scheduling
We currently host parties on Fridays and Sundays, at the following times:
Fridays: 4pm & 6:30pm
Sundays: 11am, 1:30pm, 4pm & 6:30pm
Parties run 1.75 or 2 hours (see details under each party package).
In general, parties must be booked no later than 2 weeks prior to the date of the party. We recommend booking at least 30 days in advance to secure your preferred day/time.
If you have a last-minute booking request, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We will do our best to accommodate whenever possible!
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Cancellation Policy
We understand that plans can change. While we are unable to offer refunds for deposits, we are happy to accommodate rescheduling requests based on the following terms:
Notification
All rescheduling requests must be made in writing via email and received at least 7 days prior to the scheduled party date.
Rescheduling
- Free Rescheduling: Requests made more than 30 days prior to the party date can be rescheduled to a different date, subject to availability, at no additional cost.
- Rescheduling with Fee: Requests made between 7 and 30 days prior to the party date can be rescheduled to a different date, subject to availability, for a $50 rescheduling fee.
- No Rescheduling: Requests made less than 7 days prior to the party date cannot be rescheduled.
Please note that all rescheduled parties are subject to availability and must be within 12 months of the original party date.
Please contact us with any questions or to initiate a rescheduling request.
Party Room Guidelines
During the second half of the party, you and your guests will enjoy unstructured time for food and beverages, cake, presents, and/or any other self-guided activities.
Please take a moment to read our Party Room policies below.
Food & Beverages
Guests must provide their own beverages. (NOTE: Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the premises.)
We DO have water fountains onsite, and can provide pitchers of water with disposable cups, if requested.
We do not provide ice, and are unable to refrigerate items.
Don’t forget a knife to cut the cake!
Decorations
We will have a few basic decorations in the party room, but guests are invited to add their own personal decorations if they wish!
Guests may begin decorating the party room as soon as their party time slot begins. (Due to scheduling, we are unable to provide early access.)
An assistant will typically be available to help you take down decorations during the last 15 minutes of your party.
All decorations in the party room should be cleared by the end of the party time slot.
The following items are prohibited in our space. If found, you will be charged a minimum $250 fine, plus additional cleaning fee, if necessary:
- Confetti
- Glitter
- Silly string
- Slime
- Paint
- Piñatas
Paper Goods
We provide disposable place settings for the number of guests attending (10-12, depending on the party – unless additional guests have been purchased as an add-on).
Place settings include: paper plate, paper napkin, and plastic fork – in either pink or green (we will ask you to select color at booking).
We provide a disposable tablecloth (neon green).
Guests are welcome to provide their own place settings if they prefer. (We do not offer a discount to guests who choose to bring their own tableware.)
Tables & Chairs
We provide chairs and table space for the maximum number of guests listed on the party package (and any additional guests purchased as an add-on).
We provide a disposable white tablecloth.
We provide an additional 12 chairs for parents/chaperones to use as needed.
Booking Process
To book your party, please fill out the form at the bottom of the page. We will contact you within 2 business days to confirm your booking and collect additional information.
A non-refundable deposit of 50% (base price + cost of any add-ons) is due upon booking (collected over the phone). The remaining balance will be charged on the day of the party.
Credit card must be presented in-person upon check-in with host at the venue.
Facilities
We have an open lobby with chairs and WIFI available for parents to wait during parties. (Note: Lobby may not be available if there is a performance taking place in the main theatre. Please verify during booking if you need access to the lobby.)
Questions?
General Information
Ages 5 to Adult
While all parties are suitable for Ages 5+, we tailor each event to include age-appropriate activities that ensure the best experience for our guests.
Parties can also be customized with add-ons.
Party Structure
Unless otherwise noted, all parties begin with activities led by the Party Host, then finish with 45 minutes of non-structured, self-guided time (for cake, presents, etc.)
Party Staff
Parties are led by an experienced staff member who serves as your personal Party Host! A “Party Assistant” may be present as well, whose role is to assist the lead Party Host with activities. Party Assistants can also help guests with decoration setup/cleanup if requested. You will have the option to tip your host(s) after the party!
Maximum Number of Guests
Each party lists the max number of attendees allowed at the base price. Additional guests may be purchased as an add-on.
Invitations
We provide an editable PDF that you may customize and send to your guests.
Location & Parking
Parties are held in our new space (the former Carrboro Arts Center), located at:
300-G E Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510
Parking
There is plenty of free parking available at our space! You may park in the lot directly in front of the building, or in the parking deck next door (behind the Hampton Inn). The lot and deck are free at all times, but there is a 3 hour time limit Mon – Fri from 8am to 5:30pm.
FAQ
Have a question that’s not answered here? Shoot us an email or give us a call!
Email: parties@centertheatercompany.com
Where are you located?
Parties are held in our new Carrboro space, located at: 300-G East Main St. Carrboro NC 27510 (in the former Carrboro ArtsCenter)
Is there parking available?
Yes, there is plenty of free parking available! You may park in the lot directly in front of the building, or in the parking deck next door (behind the Hampton Inn). The lot and deck are free at all times – but there is a 3 hour time limit Monday through Friday from 8am – 5:30pm.
Is there a place for parents to wait during the party?
We have an open lobby with chairs and WIFI available for parents to wait during parties. Parents are welcome to wait there (coffee and snack bar coming soon!)
How to Book
Ready to book your party? Let us know using the form below.
We only ask for basic information here.
We will contact you directly within 2 business days to confirm your booking and discuss add-ons, party room preferences, guest of honor details, etc.
Contact Us!
We will do our best to respond to all messages within 2 business days
Parties@centertheatercompany.com
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Book Your Party Today!
Center Theater Company
300-G East Main St. Carrboro NC 27510
parties@centertheatercompany.com
(919) 475-2941