UP NEXT: FDA’s Mystery Dinner Theatre
The Dragon’s Pearl
Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Centennial Center Theatre at Pioneer Park
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the 24th Annual Mystery Dinner Theatre! This year's thrilling world premiere of "The Dragon's Pearl" is penned by our talented local playwright, Marcia Trainor, and directed by Bill Wright. Featuring a fantastic All-Star cast:
Mayor Grier Hopkins
Dr. Charles Steiner
Theresa Bakker
Scott McCrea
Kris Luddington
Ted Sponsel
Dionna Clark
Owen Swan Adams
Delaney Wright
Don Evans
A huge thank you to our sponsors: Alaska Airlines, Mt. McKinley Bank, Northern Alaska Tour Company, Alaska Railroad, Usibelli Coal Mine, Inc., Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, and the Rotary Club of Fairbanks for making this event possible! Don't miss out on this night of mystery, fun, and great company! Get tickets for our annual fundraiser at www.aktickets.com or phone 907-456-PLAY (7529)
The Jungle Book
This large cast play is part of the 2026 Drama Project presented by Fairbanks Drama Association and Fairbanks Children’s Theare. Drama Project curriculum and professional theatre educators provided children the coaching and skills needed in this play production.
July 17 & 18 at 7:30 pm
July 19 at 2:00 pm
Tickets are $10 per person / Tickets will soon be available online at AKTickets.com and are available by calling the box office at (907) 456-PLAY (7529).
The Drama Project 2026
Each year, the Drama Project provides theatre education and opportunities for children age 5 through 18 during the summer. The faculty features professional theatre educators Ryan Bunny Anderson and Jazzanne Gordon. Classes are available for children ages 5-18. They are separated into age-based groups, are age-appropriate, and are designed to build on prior knowledge. All classes have physical movement, vocalization, pantomime, and various theatre games.
SESSION 1: JUNE 1 - JUNE 12 (Mon-Fri) / Registration Fee $250
Class A: 5-7 years, 9 am to 12 noon
Class B: 8-10 years, 9 am to 12 noon
Class C: 11-14 years, 1 pm to 5 pm
SESSION 2: JUNE 15 - JUNE 26 (Mon-Fri) / Registration Fee $250
Class A: 5-7 years, 9 am to 12 noon
Class B: 8-10 years, 9 am to 12 noon
Class C: 11-14 years, 1 pm to 5 pm
SESSION 3: JUNE 29 - JULY 19 (Mon-Fri) / Registration Fee $375
Class meets 1 pm to 5 pm
“The Ensemble Theatre Company” Ages 12-18 years
Coming Soon!
Call For Submissions: It is almost time again for the 8x10 Alaskan Playwrights Festival. This annual festival showcases eight original 10-minute plays by Alaskan writers. Check back for our call for 8x10 submissions, to be available here soon.
