The Turner-Dodge House Fairytale Festival 2026 is seeking talented actors / performers to help bring the magic to this year’s festival on Saturday, July 11th!
We are looking for family-friendly characters in the spirit of a Renaissance Festival — Kings, Queens, members of the royal court, Jesters. Performers could also portray beloved fairytale figures, historical characters, or original themed creations. Because the festival’s largest audience is young families and children, all characters should be wholesome, welcoming, and non-controversial.
Performers might fully embrace a character’s persona through conversation and improvisation with guests, or may simply greet guests with waves, bows, curtsies, and magical charm. Performers will spend the day roaming the festival grounds, interacting with guests, posing for photos, entertaining children, and helping to create an immersive fairytale atmosphere. Characters may also help direct visitors to festival activities and performances throughout the day
In its 5th year, the Turner-Dodge Fairytale Festival has become a beloved community event, drawing 300–500 attendees annually. The festival features 30–40 vendors, hourly dance performances, and live entertainment throughout the day. Returning performers include Children’s Ballet Theatre, Ballet Folklorico, McCartney Irish Dance, and the Habibi dancers — all of whom actively engage with guests while promoting their organizations and programs.
Participating actors and groups will receive a stipend ranging from $100–$300, depending on the number of performers involved and available sponsorship funding. We are currently seeking additional sponsors with the goal of increasing performer compensation.
In addition, if you are a nonprofit organization, affiliated participating performers are invited to join our “Non-Profit Village” at no cost. This includes a complimentary booth or tent space where organizations can connect directly with festival attendees, promote classes or performances, recruit supporters, and increase community visibility throughout the event. This is a wonderful opportunity for actors, theatre groups, and community organizations to showcase their creativity, engage with hundreds of guests, and become part of one of the area’s most unique and enchanting summer festivals.
Here’s a link to last year’s event, with some of the photos & discussion. We invite the public to dress up for the event & they really love doing that! What I would most want for our performers is that they would have a fun day and a great experience -- I hope to hear from you soon. https://www.facebook.com/events/1342544380331532/?active_tab=discussion
Barbara Loyer, MA
Turner-Dodge House & Heritage Center
Lansing Parks and Recreation Dept.
100 East North Street| Lansing, MI 48906
Phone: 517-483-4220 | E: mailto:[email protected]
We are looking for family-friendly characters in the spirit of a Renaissance Festival — Kings, Queens, members of the royal court, Jesters. Performers could also portray beloved fairytale figures, historical characters, or original themed creations. Because the festival’s largest audience is young families and children, all characters should be wholesome, welcoming, and non-controversial.
Performers might fully embrace a character’s persona through conversation and improvisation with guests, or may simply greet guests with waves, bows, curtsies, and magical charm. Performers will spend the day roaming the festival grounds, interacting with guests, posing for photos, entertaining children, and helping to create an immersive fairytale atmosphere. Characters may also help direct visitors to festival activities and performances throughout the day
In its 5th year, the Turner-Dodge Fairytale Festival has become a beloved community event, drawing 300–500 attendees annually. The festival features 30–40 vendors, hourly dance performances, and live entertainment throughout the day. Returning performers include Children’s Ballet Theatre, Ballet Folklorico, McCartney Irish Dance, and the Habibi dancers — all of whom actively engage with guests while promoting their organizations and programs.
Participating actors and groups will receive a stipend ranging from $100–$300, depending on the number of performers involved and available sponsorship funding. We are currently seeking additional sponsors with the goal of increasing performer compensation.
In addition, if you are a nonprofit organization, affiliated participating performers are invited to join our “Non-Profit Village” at no cost. This includes a complimentary booth or tent space where organizations can connect directly with festival attendees, promote classes or performances, recruit supporters, and increase community visibility throughout the event. This is a wonderful opportunity for actors, theatre groups, and community organizations to showcase their creativity, engage with hundreds of guests, and become part of one of the area’s most unique and enchanting summer festivals.
Here’s a link to last year’s event, with some of the photos & discussion. We invite the public to dress up for the event & they really love doing that! What I would most want for our performers is that they would have a fun day and a great experience -- I hope to hear from you soon. https://www.facebook.com/events/1342544380331532/?active_tab=discussion
Barbara Loyer, MA
Turner-Dodge House & Heritage Center
Lansing Parks and Recreation Dept.
100 East North Street| Lansing, MI 48906
Phone: 517-483-4220 | E: mailto:[email protected]
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