Business Details
13 Years
experience
Custom Themed Party Planning & Entertainment Services
Founded in 2013, Storybook Entertainment has become Scottsdale's premier provider of themed party experiences, blending theatrical expertise with creative event design. Our owner, Sara Bernstein, brings over a decade of youth theater experience and award-winning directing credentials to every event, ensuring unforgettable character-driven celebrations. With 1,500+ parties executed since our inception, we specialize in customizing entertainment for children's birthdays, corporate events, and holiday gatherings.Our trained performers deliver interactive experiences featuring original characters that honor classic tales while avoiding copyright conflicts. From mermaid pool parties to superhero extravaganzas, we handle every detailfrom entertainment and decorations to party hosts and cleanup. Our commitment to quality has earned recognition in Parents Magazine and Real Simple, establishing us as Arizona's trusted partner for magical celebrations.
Services
Character Parties
Corporate Events
Holiday Entertainment
Party Planning
Themed Hosts
Balloons & Decor
Craft Parties
Scavenger Hunts
Nerf Parties
Custom Planning
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer 1,500+ successfully executed parties since 2013
- Our owner brings 10+ years of youth theater expertise
- We create original character designs avoiding copyright issues
- We provide comprehensive packages from decorations to cleanup
- Recognized in Parents Magazine and Real Simple for party excellence
Services
Character Parties
Our interactive character parties feature professionally trained actors bringing custom-designed characters to life at birthday celebrations and special events. Each 90-minute session includes structured activities like coronation ceremonies, themed games, crafts, dance time, and professional photo opportunities. Available characters range from superheroes and princesses to original creations, with options for single or dual-character packages accommodating groups of 10-24 children.
Corporate Events
We create memorable corporate experiences through immersive entertainment featuring ambient characters, circus performers, and holiday specialists. Services include living table performers, themed greeters, and customized character interactions that align with company branding. Our portfolio includes events with stiltwalkers, fire performers, and seasonal characters like Santa and The Grinch, with full coordination of logistics and thematic elements.
Party Add-Ons
Complementary services enhance any celebration with balloon sculptures, candy tables, and specialty entertainment. Options include helium balloon bouquets starting at $25, glow cotton candy machines at $350/hour, and hair braiding services at $225/hour. Customizable decor packages feature traditional arches, number towers, and specialty garlands with delivery included for Scottsdale-area locations.
Tween Parties
Age-appropriate celebrations for older children featuring science experiments, Nerf battles, and craft parties. Science parties include three educational experiments and games, while Nerf parties provide equipment and structured games. Craft parties offer customizable projects like slime making and candle crafting, with packages scaling from 8 to 16 participants and appropriate staffing levels.
Holiday Entertainment
Specialized holiday programming features professionally costumed performers including four real-bearded Santas and two Grinches. Our Jingle Belles trio offers 25-minute musical performances with mobile stage capabilities. Services extend to Easter events with bunnies, summer celebrations with mermaid performers, and Halloween-themed entertainment featuring original characters and interactive activities.
People
Sara Bernstein
Owner and Queen
Award-winning theater director with 10+ years in youth arts education, former Arizona Theater Company Education Manager, and Northwestern University graduate. Created Storybook Entertainment in 2013 after developing a themed birthday concept, bringing theatrical expertise to event planning.
Questions
How do I book a party?
Fill out our contact form and owner Sara will guide you through booking, requiring a 50% deposit via Honeybook with balance due 4 days before the event.
What if I need to cancel?
Deposits are refundable minus $100 fee with 4+ weeks notice; non-refundable with less notice. Weather-related cancellations can reschedule with deposit applied.
What should I provide for the party?
Supply adequate space for entertainment, one large table for crafts, and small table with chairs for face painting or makeup activities.
What age groups do you serve?
Primarily ages 3-11, though we accommodate special requests for younger children including first birthdays with modified character interactions.
Are travel fees charged?
Scottsdale-based parties include local travel; locations over 10 miles from Scottsdale may incur additional travel expenses.
Is tipping expected for staff?
Gratuity isn't included in packages but is appreciated at your discretion for exceptional service from performers and staff.
