A once-in-a-century celebration
A century of stories. A century of smiles.
For 100 years, Orlando Family Stage has sparked imagination, inspired bravery, and built community through theatre.
Our Centennial Celebration honors the generations who have shared in our story and looks ahead to a future filled with possibility.
Discover Our History
Our name has changed, but our service to the community has stayed true.
From our earliest days as Orlando Little Players, through generations as The Civic Theatre, Orlando Repertory Theatre (The Rep), and now Orlando Family Stage, we’ve been part of this community’s story for 100 years.
Travel through a century of bold adventures. See the milestones, productions, and people who helped shape one of the nation’s leading theatres for young audiences. Whether you first came to us as The Civic, The Rep, or Orlando Family Stage, your memories are part of this journey.
Join us as we celebrate where we’ve been and imagine where we’ll go together.
A First Look
Our 2025/26 Season begins the celebration, lighting up the stage with big stories, bold adventures, and unforgettable moments. From laugh-out-loud comedies to heartwarming tales of courage, this season is packed with productions that will inspire, delight, and connect us like never before.
This is just the beginning. More surprises, special events, and centennial experiences are on the way.
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Go, Dog. Go! | ¡Ve Perro, Ve!
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Goosebumps The Musical: Phantom of the Auditorium
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A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live On Stage
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Tiara’s Hat Parade
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The First Ever Florida Children’s Book Festival
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Lilly and the Pirates
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Finding Nemo
In the News
Artistry
Still, no Roaring Twenties founders could have guessed that their itinerant institution—which had no venue of its own until 1959—would become a nationally renowned mecca for youthful creativity and expression and a leading-edge theatrical education innovator.
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The Community Paper
From Peter Rabbit to Goosebumps: Orlando Family Stage turns 100 with bold new vision
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Orlando Sentinel
As Orlando Family Stage begins a two-year centennial celebration, the theater for young audiences is ramping up community initiatives, including No Empty Seat, a program that allows children who couldn’t otherwise afford it to see plays for free with their families.
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Orlando Sentinel
Alfson said it’s important to the theater to involve as much of the community as possible in its centennial celebration, and that it was hoped the deluge of ducks would introduce Orlando Family Stage to newcomers.
Learn MoreShare Your Memories
For 100 years, Orlando Family Stage has been shaped by the children, families, artists, educators, and supporters who fill our spaces with joy and imagination. We invite you to share your favorite memory, photo, or moment from your time with us.
Your contribution may be featured as part of our centennial celebration: online, in our theatre, or at special events.
Thank you for being part of our story.
Theatre for young audiences. A century in the making.
We’re proud to share our centennial story, and the stories of the children, families, and artists who bring Orlando Family Stage to life. Find press kits, key facts, images, and ideas to help you tell this exciting chapter of our journey.
Be a Champion of Bold Adventures
Your support fuels the magic that happens on stage and beyond. Centennial sponsorship opportunities connect your business or family with one of Florida’s most beloved cultural institutions during this once-in-a-lifetime celebration. From major season partnerships to event and program sponsorships, you’ll help empower young people through theatre, and inspire generations to come.
Leadership Partners
($500,000+)
Champions of our centennial, sustaining bold theatre and access for all.
Torchbearers
($250,000+)
Fueling the next 100 years of stories that inspire and connect.
Media Sponsors
Our media sponsors help us tell the story of our centennial season and reach new audiences with the magic of live theatre for young people and their families.
