AUDITION: Dashing Through The Snow

AUDITIONS:
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th at 6:30pm
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th at 6:30pm
Performance Dates: November 20-22, 2026 at the MAJESTIC STUDIO THEATRE

SYNOPSIS:

By Jones/Hope/Wooten / It’s four days before Christmas in the tiny town of Tinsel, Texas, and a colorful parade of eccentric guests arrive at the Snowflake Inn, decking the halls with holiday hilarity. Trina, the harried yet upbeat innkeeper of this B&B, has more than she can handle coping with these nuttier-than-a-fruitcake lodgers. Ainsley and Lenora, self-involved actors from a lower-than-low-budget touring production of A Christmas Carol, descend on the inn to fulfill a promise, leaving comedic chaos in their wake. Add to this Yuletide mayhem an ill-advised romantic rendezvous between Mrs. Claus and one of Santa’s elves, a demanding guest who refuses to leave, not to mention a tipsy housekeeper, and it’s clear it will take more than a kiss under the mistletoe to keep Trina’s spirits merry and bright. But a spur-of-the-moment Christmas Eve wedding that brings together the fabulous Futrelle sisters and their best friend takes a surprising and delightful turn that leads to a laugh-’til-your-sides-ache climax, changing all their lives forever.

DIRECTED BY JOE PELONZI / ASSISTED BY ABBY LYNCH

 

CHARACTERS:

  • MALE CHARACTERS
    • Mr. Boykin — 30-50’s — Petulant guest; offstage voice only
    • Binky — 40s-50s — Spry, energetic, eager to please husband; needs to be able to perform some light physical comedy moves
    • Hoyt Ledford — 30s-50s — Anxious but has an agenda; brother to Donna Jo
    • Ainsley Danforth — 40s-50s — Egotistical and pompous formally trained actor
    • Raynerd Chisum — 30s-50s — Uncomplicated, child-like, a porter at the Snowflake Inn.
  • FEMALE CHARACTERS
    • Trina Wallcott — 40s-50s — Harried, bubbly manager of the Snowflake Inn; appears in all scenes
    • Lou Ida — 30s-50s — Surly housekeeper and cook; voice only
    • Cuddles — 40s-50s — Matronly, nervous wife
    • Donna Jo Austin — 40s-50s — Brash and spunky sister to Hoyt
    • Ennis Puckett — 60s+ — Sharp-tongued, curmudgeonly senior citizen; sister to Della
    • Della Crowder — 60s+ — Feisty and sweet senior citizen; sister to Ennis
    • Lenora Benedict — 40s-50s — Over the top dramatic actress
    • Paulette Coogan — 30s-50s — Stern, rule-following stage manager
    • Honey Raye Futrelle — 40s-50s — Sexy, vivacious, third-time bride-to-be; sister to Twink, Frankie, and Rhonda Lynn
    • Twink Futrelle Buntner — 40s-50s — Determined and practical; sister to Honey Raye, Frankie, and Rhonda Lynn
    • Frankie Futrelle Dubberly — 40s-50s — Sensible and down to earth; sister to Honey Raye, Twink, and Rhonda Lynn
    • Rhonda Lynn Lampley — 30s-50s — Saucy and short-fused; sister to Honey Raye, Frankie, and Twink

The ages listed are suggested; characters may be played by older or younger performers for comedic effect. Physical performers are highly encouraged to audition. The director is seeking a large and diverse cast. Please note that per the writers’ instructions, no cross-gender casting is permitted in any performance. Certain roles may be combined depending on casting.

SCHEDULES:

REHEARSALS (starts 9/14/26) (Majestic Studios):
-MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS from 6:30-9:30pm
TECH WEEK (Majestic Studios):
-SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14th from 12-4 (SET BUILD)
-SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15th from 5-10pm
-MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16th through THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19th / 6-10pm
PERFORMANCES (Majestic Studios):
-FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20th at 7:00pm
-SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21st at 2pm and 7pm
-SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd at 2pm

 

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

  • You do not need to make an audition appointment, simply show up. We see people in the order they arrive and complete paperwork. To print and fill out the audition form ahead of time please click HERE.
  • IMPORTANT: If you audition for our production and are cast it is expected you will follow through and do our production; failure to do so may prevent you from being cast in a future show as you will have possibly taken a spot from someone who was not cast. If you are auditioning ONLY for specific roles you may specify that on the audition form and you will only be considered for those roles. If you do not specify we will assume you will accept ANY role offered.
  • There is no production fee.

 

AUDITIONS, REHEARSALS, & PERFORMANCES HELD AT:
The MAJESTIC THEATRE
Offices & Rehearsal Studios
880 Page Street
Manchester, NH 03109
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