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HOLIDAY FOLLIES

Created by Katie E. Cross, Adam W. Delka, and William Luyties

Directed by Adam Delka

A STAGEWORKS HOLIDAY TRADITION

This delightful, family-friendly show is packed with festive cheer, heartwarming performances, and holiday spirit that will enchant audiences of all ages. Created by Stageworks artists, the 2025 Holiday Follies marks the annual favorite's 5th anniversary! If you enjoy improv, comedy sketches, musical numbers, and Christmas chaos, this show is for you.

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Audition Information

  • Date, Time, at Stageworks Theater.

  • Open to actors (age limit) and older. 

  • Actors should prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of the show that shows their range in voice and acting. Musical accompaniment tracks should be brought on a device with Bluetooth capabilities. (A Bluetooth speaker will be provided in the audition space).  No acapella songs, please. 

  • Actors should bring a headshot with resume stapled to the back.

  • While in-person auditions are preferred, video auditions will be accepted. In-person callbacks may be required. 

  • Auditions are open to the community and parts may be cast with actors of any ethnicity.

rehearsals

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  • Dates

    • Monday-Thursday @ 7pm-10pm​

    • Saturday & Sunday @ 1pm-5pm

  • Date

    • Tech Rehearsal: 9am-5pm​

  • Date

    • Tech Rehearsal: 1pm-8pm​

  • Date

    • Dress Rehearsals: 7pm-11pm​

Not all actors will be called to all rehearsals. Conflicts will be worked around when possible. 

performances

Thursday pick-up rehearsals may be required once the show has opened.

  • September 19 @ 7:30pm

  • September 20 @ 7:30pm

  • September 21 @ 3:00pm

  • September 26 @ 7:30pm

  • September 27 @ 7:30pm

  • September 28 @ 3:00pm

  • October 3 @ 7:30pm

  • October 4 @ 7:30pm

  • October 5 @ 3:00pm

  • October 10 @ 7:30pm

  • October 11 @ 7:30pm

  • October 12 @ 3:00pm

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character breakdowns

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  • DON QUIXOTE/MIGUEL DE CERVANTES - (40s-50s, Baritone) Tremendous depth and a heroic baritone voice; doubles as the writer Cervantes who is a poet, an unconventional thinker, and a restless spirit; as Quixote, he is the “foolish knight” who believes chivalry is alive. (Vocal Range: B2-E4)

  • SANCHO PANZA/MANSERVANT - (30s-40s, Tenor) Doubles as Cervantes’ manservant and Quixote’s sidekick Sancho; he is funny, has a light-hearted spirit, and has a deep and true kindness; his essence is that of caretaker; Depth and subtlety; Sings well, but can have comic voice. (Vocal Range: C3-A4)

  • ALDONZA - (30s-40s, Soprano) Has tremendous singing ability with a gutsy belt to a high A and a classical sound for parts of her material; Aldonza is a “savage, dark alley cat”; she is defensive, defiant, and a survivor; she is also wry; however, beneath her tough exterior is a woman with a noble heart who desperately wants to be loved. (Vocal range: Ab3-Ab5)

  • PADRE - (30s-40s, Tenor) a kind but passive religious leader; he is well-intentioned, but not strong enough to stand fully behind his beliefs; he’s a pleaser, but he has a soul and a heart; a lyrical tenor voice. (Vocal Range: C3-G4)

  • THE GOVERNOR/THE INNKEEPER - (40s-60s, Bass) The Governor is the leader of the inmate society in the prison. He is a powerful man who oversees Cervantes’ trial. As the Innkeeper he is skeptical of Don Quixote but kind – A gentle giant. (Vocal Range: G2-C#4)

  • THE DUKE/DR. CARRASCO - (30s-50s, Baritone) The Duke is a man of “breeding, intelligence, logic”; he is analytical and scientific; he can also be arrogant because he’s usually the smartest person in the room. (Vocal Range: C3-Db4)

  • MARIA - (30s-60s, will double as other characters such as gypsies) The exasperated wife of the Innkeeper. She sees, and expects the worst of all who enter the inn; especially Quixote.

  • ANTONIA/MOORISH DANCER - (20s-40s, Soprano) Quixote’s niece and Dr. Carrasco’s fiancée. A seemingly sweet and caring young woman, but she actually cares more about her needs than her uncle. This actress will double as the Moorish dancer - must dance well, belly dancing experience a bonus (Vocal Range: C4-F5)

  • ANSELMO - (20s-50s, Tenor) Rough muleteer, sings “Little Bird”. Acoustic guitar skills a plus. This actor will also double as prison guard and inquisition member (Vocal Range: A3-F#4)

  • MULETEERS/PRISON GUARDS/ INQUISITION - (20s-50s, various voice types) male actors of all shapes and sizes, must sing and move well.

  • THE BARBER - (20s – 60s, Tenor) He travels the countryside and peddle shaves. He is known by everyone. Comic character (Vocal Range: D3-G4)

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