We had so much fun with our sold out runs of “The Marvelous Wonderettes” that not only did we do it twice, but now we’re bringing the Wonderettes back to Crystal Community Theatre and making them NICE!  This time, get ready to feel MARVELOUS for the holidays!

 

AUDITIONS:

General auditions: Monday August 3rd 6-8p

Callbacks: Wednesday August 5th 6-9p

 

Reserve your audition slot HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0444AFA728A7FDCE9-64724791-winter

 

SHOW DATES:

December 3rd-6th

Mandatory Tech week rehearsals 11/28/26-12/3/26

 

NB: Callbacks are by invitation only, and all performers should be dressed to learn a dance combination and perform.

 

Winter Wonderettes by Roger Bean finds the all-girl vocal group, The Wonderettes, entertaining at the annual Harper’s Hardware Holiday Party. When Santa turns up missing, the girls use their talent and creative ingenuity to save the holiday party! Featuring great ’60s versions of holiday classics such as “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Run, Rudolph, Run,” and “Winter Wonderland,” the result is, of course, MARVELOUS! 

 

“Winter Wonderettes” requires four true triple threat women who can harmonize, dance, and play friends who grew up together. Each person auditioning for the show should prepare an upbeat Christmas song that shows off their vocal range. 

 

Please note: Only the roles of Missy and Betty Jean are open for auditions. The roles of Cindy Lou and Suzy have been cast. 

 

OPEN ROLES:

 

MISSY (MILLER) LEE (to play 28-30): Always the over-achiever of the group, Missy has now blossomed into a full-fledged adult over-achiever. She is an elementary school

teacher, wears horn-rimmed glasses, and her mousy-brown hair is curlier than she quite knows how to manage. She has recently returned from her honeymoon with her new husband Bill, an audience member. She controls the evening’s events, even when Betty Jean is in charge: Missy is the one to cover for mistakes, and is always ready to jump in and save the day. She has an inner sexiness

(even slightly kinky) that comes out every once-in-a-while, much to her surprise and embarrassment. She has been best friends with Suzy since elementary school. Soprano with a strong belt. Wide range that floats into high vocals. Range: G3–A5.

 

BETTY JEAN REYNOLDS (to play 28-30): Betty Jean is the self-anointed clown of the group, always vying for attention from her best friend Cindy Lou. She loves that she is in finally in charge of the group, if only for this one performance. She has worked at Harper’s Hardware since High School and is now in Corporate Sales, a fact she’s very proud of. After a few tumultuous years, she married her high-school boyfriend Johnny, who also used to work at Harper’s Hardware. We learn that they have recently separated for good. She has a strength that belies her goofiness. This strength is what gives her empathy; she has no ‘poor me’ in her attitude. This pays off in her Act One closing song. Her hair is red/auburn. Strong Bass with big belt / Alto with a strong low range. Features heavy harmonies and takes the lead on many group numbers. Range: D3–E5. 

 

This Crystal Community Theatre production of “Winter Wonderettes” is being directed by Heidi Xethalis, choreographed by Gillian Eckert, and musically directed by Cheryl Kemeny.

 

If you cannot attend in-person auditions, you can submit a video to: CrystalWonderettes@gmail.com. Videos must be submitted by 7/30/2026.