Auditions
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See below for information about the upcoming auditions for the 2026-2027 Season.
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Pre-registration is highly encouraged, but walk-in auditions are welcome.
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Cold readings will be provided either before auditions or at the audition, at the directing team’s discretion.
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For productions that include singing and/or dancing, vocal and choreography auditions will be included as part of the audition process.
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If needed, callbacks will be held within a day or two of the last audition.
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Casting decisions will generally be announced within one week of the final audition.
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Anyone cast in a production who is not already a Member of Holland Community Theatre will be required to become a member. The membership fee is due at the first read-through.
Just In The Nick Of Time: September 14 & 15, 2026
Production Staff:
Director: Brian M. Everitt
Assistant Director: Caitlin Bales
Stage Manager: Caitlin Bales
Producer: Laurie Van Ark
Auditions:
Monday, September 14 - 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tuesday, September 15 - 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Callbacks:
If needed callbacks will be on Thursday, September 17 (by invitation only)
Performances:
November 27-28, Dec 2-5, 10-12 at 7:00pm
November 29, Dec 5 & 12 at 2:00pm
12 Total Performances
Rehearsal Information:
Rehearsals will typically be held Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Rehearsals start September 21.
There will be no dress rehearsal on Thanksgiving, but all cast members will be required to attend dress rehearsals earlier in the week (Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, November 22-24, TBD on Wednesday, November 25 if deemed necessary.)
Casting:
Cast Size: 20+ Roles (3 Male, 2 Female, 2 Any Gender, 13+ Ensemble)
Age Ranges: Ages 8+, there are roles for both children, teens and adults included in this production. If cast, all adults will be required to complete a Background Check.
We welcome and encourage performers of all experience levels, ethnicities, backgrounds, and identities to audition. Auditions will include cold reads directly from the script. For character descriptions and more info on casting see Character Info.
Please note that auditionees may be considered for any role for which the directing team feels they are a good fit, not solely the role(s) they indicate as their preference.
Please Register and bring a completed Audition Form and Conflict Calendar to the audition. There will be copies of each form available to fill out during auditions if you cannot complete this before attending. Come early to fill these out in person if you cannot fill them out online.
Questions? Email: NickOfTime@TheHollandCommunityTheatre.org
Synopsis:
Just in the Nick of Time
A Detective Red Mistletoe Mystery
By Linda Daugherty
Christmas is just around the corner, but the North Pole is in trouble—Santa is missing, the elves are losing their holiday spirit, and the world is turning shades of gray. With time running out, detective Red Mistletoe must crack the case, expose the culprits, and restore Christmas magic before the big day arrives. Packed with festive fun, colorful characters, clever comedy, and holiday heart, this merry mystery is sure to delight audiences of all ages.
Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois
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