About Us

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The Fantastical Character Company brings professional princess, superhero, and storybook character entertainment to birthday parties, school events, festivals, and celebrations throughout Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC. For over a decade, we've helped families across the DMV area turn ordinary days into unforgettable memories, whether it's a magical princess visit, an action-packed superhero appearance, or an immersive storybook experience brought to life.

Every member of our cast is professionally trained in acting, singing, and performing arts, and each costume, wig, and character detail is carefully chosen to create an authentic, high-quality experience from the moment our performers arrive. Beyond the costumes, we act as your party planner too, helping map out every minute of entertainment so your celebration runs smoothly from start to finish.

You might find yourself asking, why hire The Fantastical Character Company? Below, you'll find a short list of just some of the things that set us apart from other character entertainment companies in Northern Virginia, Maryland, and DC.

The Fantastical Character Company was professional, kind and did an amazing job. All the kids had so much fun. They went above and beyond to provide an excellent time.

— Haley

You might find yourself asking, why hire The Fantastical Character Company?

Below, you will find a short list of just some of the things that set us apart from others.

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Our Performers

Trained actors and singers bring every character to life. We've spent countless hours researching and studying each character we provide, and every costume, wig, and accessory is chosen to best represent that character. Our cast continuously practices song lyrics, key phrases, accents, and mannerisms to deliver an authentic performance at every princess, superhero, and storybook character party across Northern Virginia, Maryland, and DC. Our company owner is also an experienced music teacher and drama director. See our full lineup of Characters.

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Character Experience

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An authentic character experience, every time. Each of our performers has been professionally trained as an actor and singer, bringing years of performing arts experience to birthday parties, school events, and celebrations throughout the DMV area. Browse our photo gallery to see our characters in action.

Party Planning

An experienced party planner, included. With us, you get more than a costume — you get a partner in planning your event. We've carefully organized party packages to accommodate families throughout Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC, and we help map out every minute of entertainment, from the grand entrance of our performers until they wave goodbye to the guest of honor. Explore our packages.

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Activity Supplies

Quality you can see and feel. The same care that goes into our character studies goes into choosing our activity supplies. We take time selecting everything we provide to our customers, ensuring every craft, prop, and party favor is high quality. Check our FAQ for what's included with each package.

Trusted by Families

Over a decade of magical memories. The Fantastical Character Company has proudly served families throughout Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC for more than 10 years. Read what families are saying, or book your event today.

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  • I don't even know if I can put into words how amazing "Taylor" was for my daughter's 8th birthday! The girls were absolutely mesmerized and the MOMS were all rocking out as well. Everything was so on point- you can really tell she's studied Taylor's concerts- her movements, facial expressions, personality... it was perfect! We have been repeatedly watching the videos from the party. If you are on the fence- do not wait- book her asap, you will not regret it!!

    - Kimmy

  • What a MAGICAL experience!!! My daughter and her friends had the best time with Taylor! We had approximately 80 guests at this party and everyone told me what a wonderful time they ALL had with the Taylor Swift concert! I would highly recommend this experience to all! Thank you again Taylor!!!!! Best birthday party ever!!!

    —Ginger

  • Amazing performance, amazing customer service, and an all around great experience working with them! My daughter LOVED having "Taylor" come to her birthday party, and it was a really memorable day!

    —Emily

  • Taylor came to our house as a surprise for my wife's 40th birthday and was excellent in every way. From the wardrobe to actual performance, she exceeded all expectations. She sang some of the big hits as well as some of the newer ones that my wife loves. She also made sure to include my wife throughout the time she was here. The guests at the party gave her rave reviews as well and wanted to know how we found her. Definitely recommend for anyone considering her for an event for adults or kids.

    —Scott

  • We booked Amanda and her fabulous team for my daughter's birthday and it was so magical!! We have seen them perform at multiple events and knew we had to have them at our party! We had Cherry Bloosom and a Fairy perform and the kids adored them!! Their singing is live and so beautiful!! They also give each child aome special attention and offfer to poae for photos as well. Our 2 Fairy Godmothers gave the kids magic wands to great the royals and taught them some fun dance numbers as well. We had story time and all of the kids got to participate in a fun craft. Everyone got to make their very own wishes and received some goodies! We ended the party with a big group photo and sang Happy Birthday!! I cannot say enough great things about how amazing their entire team is and how truly special they made my daughter's day. You should definitely book them for your next event and attend any or all of their live performances. We cannot wait to see them all again soon!!

    - Kelsey

  • I cannot say enough wonderful things about The Fantastical Character Co. All of their characters are AMAZING at interacting with the kids and making all of them feel special. The first event that we attended was the Royal Party, and it was AMAZING AND ENTERTAINING, they kept the kids involved (Boys and Girls) everyone was having a great time dancing, singing, and doing crafts activities). We’re so happy with their service that we booked Princess Belle for our daughter's birthday, the booking was smooth, professional, and prompt response. They’re just the BEST at what they do. I can’t recommend them enough.

    - Dania

Our Team!

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Amanda
Founder/Director/CEO


Meet Amanda!

Amanda is the Founder, Director, and CEO of The Fantastical Character Company LLC, proudly serving the DC area for over a decade. As a wife and mother of two, she understands how meaningful life’s celebrations are and is passionate about creating unforgettable experiences for families.

She holds a degree in Music Performance, bringing professional training, stage experience, and artistic excellence to every event. Amanda built the company to deliver high-quality, immersive character entertainment with a strong emphasis on professionalism and heart.

In addition to leading her cast, she has designed custom  cosplay wigs for performers worldwide and continues expanding her skills in photography, language studies, and learning the art of DJ performance, to better serve a diverse community.

Amanda leads with faith, integrity, and creativity with one clear mission:

To create magical memories that last a lifetime.

Cast Members

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Performer | Original Cast Member

Chelsea

Chelsea is one of the proud original cast members at The Fantastical Character Company. She has been a part of this team since the very beginning and has loved watching the group grow from a small team of 3 to what it is today! Her love of performing and Disney started at a young age when Chelsea couldn’t be kept away from the stage. Her love of theatre continued into adulthood where she got a minor in Musical Theatre and has continued to perform with multiple theatre companies in the DMV area.

As an avid lover of life and saying “yes”, Chelsea keeps her calendar full and her days busy. When not performing with The FCC, you can find Chelsea spending time with her amazing husband, planning weddings with her company Milk & Honey Events, teaching fitness classes at Pure Barre, or performing on stage with local theatres.

Chelsea loves the arts and being a part of making magical memories, so working as a performer with The FCC has been nothing short of a dream. Getting to see children’s faces light up when they see us enter a room, or sing along to their favorite song is one of the most rewarding parts of working with this company!

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Victoria

Performer | Content Creator

Victoria has always believed there’s something really special about seeing a child’s face light up when their favorite princess walks through the door.

With a love for storytelling and performing, she brings energy, heart, and a little bit of sparkle to every party she attends. Victoria focuses on creating genuine, joy-filled moments, whether that’s leading songs, playing games, or taking the time to make each child feel important and included.

For her, it’s not just about wearing the gown; it’s about making every celebration feel magical, personal, and unforgettable.

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Jennifer spent six unforgettable years as a cast member at the Walt Disney World Resort, guiding guests through cinematic adventure as both a tour guide and character in The Great Movie Ride. Her time there revealed a simple truth: it only takes one moment to transform an ordinary day into a magical memory. Jennifer now brings that same heart, presence, and storytelling spark to every interaction and performance she creates. ✨

In her free time she loves creating beautiful cosplays, traveling the world, meeting new faces, and collecting stories like souvenirs. And she firmly believes in one universal rule of joy: you will never regret petting a dog. 🐾

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Performer | Web Developer and Administer

Jennifer

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Becky

Performer

Ever since she was a little girl, Becky has always been drawn to stories. In them, anyone can be anything and do anything! So now that she’s an adult, after a lifetime of singing experience, four years studying theatre, and four years in a dance company at her back, she gets to bring those stories to life for others as part of the Fantastical Character Company. Becky has been proudly a part of the company for just over a year now.

She really loves any chance she gets to tell a good story, as Becky believes that the magic of a good story isn’t limited to its pages or the screen. It’s in the light in someone’s eyes when they see their favorite character, it’s in the smiles that stretch from ear to ear, in the awe in their voice and the excited laughter that can’t help but bubble up. Magic is real, and it’s in all of us.

Bringing that inner magic outside is just what Becky loves most about this job. It’s what inspires her to continue to work hard, to spread the magic further by studying ASL and Spanish, and to hope she can someday speak these fluently, so that every new friend can experience their favorite character to the fullest!

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Ashlly has been creating magic with the Fantastical Character Company for over a year now. She got her start helping the company at Awesome Con last year happily playing her original fairy character “Flutter” while assisting as the cast performed.

Now she has joined along in the performances and magic making. Helping to create happy memories, bring smiles to others faces, and spread wonder and joy.

When Ashlly’s not bringing smiles and creating magic you can find her LARPing (Live Action Role Play) with her friends. Core belief: All you need is faith, trust, and PIXIE DUST!

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Performer | Face-painter | Make-up Coordinator

Ashlly

Interested in joining our Team??? Check out our Casting Page!