Christmas in Mistletoe Falls 3: The Chrismurdering Cast & Crew
WELCOME AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST!
Who’s ready to go back to Mistletoe Falls?
Our annual Christmas show is coming back in an all new adventure with a dark twist. Santa Claus is murdered and the residents of Mistletoe Falls have to figure out whodunnit. Who is the killer? That’s up to the audience to decide in a vote at intermission.
This will be easier than the “Murder” shows with only some minor changes to one scene at the end to reveal the killer, however everyone does have to learn a song that only the killer will sing.
Shows are Thursday, December 18 at 7pm; Friday, December 19 at 7pm; Saturday, December 20 at 3pm; and Sunday, December 21 at 3pm.
NOTE: If ticket sales warrant, we may add a 5th show on Sunday, December 21 at 7:30pm.
This will be a demanding show requiring a lot of time, energy, and talent so we hope you’re up for the challenge!
SAVANNAH CABARET GUIDING PRINCIPLES
- We will always strive to create a positive, friendly, supportive, and fun environment.
- We are not getting rich, going to Broadway, or winning any awards for these shows so if we can’t have fun, why are we doing it?
- We adhere to a strict “no assholes” policy.
- The only drama we want is the one we’re putting on the stage.
- We will always be on time for rehearsal, meetings, and shows.
- Being late is not only detrimental to the production, it’s inconsiderate of your fellow cast members and crew who did what they needed to do to be on time.
- We will always come prepared.
- The small amount of time we have to rehearse together must be supplemented by your own work on your own time working on your lines, lyrics, songs, and characters.
- We will pitch in to help wherever it is needed.
- Everyone does everything including promoting the show since the more butts in seats, the more most cast and crew gets paid.
SCRIPT
There may be mistakes. There will be typos. Sorry.
As always, there may be changes. The script is not sacrosanct. If you think of something funnier, better, dumber, I’m open to suggestion.
MUSIC (IN SCRIPT ORDER)
Jazzy Christmas Megamix Guide Vocal
Jazzy Christmas Megamix Instrumental
Here Comes Santa Claus Guide Vocal
Here Comes Santa Claus Instrumental
I Think He Was Really Murdered Guide Vocal
I Think He Was Really Murdered Instrumental
Santa Claus is Coming to Town Guide Vocal
Santa Claus is Coming to Town Instrumental
Cool Yule Guide Vocal Up 1 Whole
Cool Yule Instrumental Up 1 Whole
Mele Kalikimaka Guide Vocal
Mele Kalikimaka Instrumental
Sleigh Ride Guide Vocal
Sleigh Ride Instrumental
Baby It's Homicide Guide Vocal
Baby It's Homicide Instrumental
Christmas Blues Guide Vocal
Christmas Blues Instrumental
Santa Baby Guide Vocal
Santa Baby Instrumental
This Christmas Guide Vocal Up 2
This Christmas Instrumental Up 2
What Christmas Means To Me Guide Vocal
What Christmas Means To Me Instrumental
Felix Navidad Guide Vocal
Felix Navidad Instrumental
Rock & Roll Christmas Megamix Guide Vocal
Rock & Roll Christmas Megamix Instrumental
We Need a Little Clue Right Now Guide Vocal
We Need a Little Clue Right Now Instrumental
Winter Wonderland/Let It Snow Both Guide Vocal
Winter Wonderland/Let It Snow Instrumental
Winter Wonderland/Let It Snow Felice Guide Vocal
Winter Wonderland/Let It Snow Joy Guide Vocal
Blue Christmas Guide Vocal
Blue Christmas Instrumental
Happy Holiday-Holiday Season Guide Vocal
Happy Holiday-Holiday Season Instrumental
All the Jingle Ladies Guide Vocal
All the Jingle Ladies Instrumental
I'll Be Home for Christmas Guide Vocal
I'll Be Home for Christmas Instrumental Up 4
Holly Jolly Christmas Guide Vocal
Holly Jolly Christmas Instrumental
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Piano Instrumental
Defying Christmas Trees Guide Vocal
Defying Christmas Trees Instrumental
White Christmas Both GV Down 2
White Christmas Inst Down 2
White Christmas Mary GV Down 2
White Christmas Dash GV Down 2
My Favorite Things Parody GV
My Favorite Things Parody Ins
All I Want for Christmas is You Guide Vocal
All I Want for Christmas is You Instrumental
The Christmas Song Guide Vocal
The Christmas Song Instrumental
(It's the) Most Wonderful Time of the Year Guide Vocal
(It's the) Most Wonderful Time of the Year Instrumental
- Solo – Blue Christmas (Elvis)
- Duet with Dash – White Christmas (Michael Buble, Shania Twain)
- Women’s Number – Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (Choral)
- Ensemble – Jazzy Christmas Megamix (Various Artists)
- Ensemble – Rock & Roll Christmas Megamix (Various Artists)
- Ensemble – All I Want for Christmas is You (Mariah Carey)
- Ensemble – The Christmas Song (Nat King Cole)
- Ensemble – The Most Wonderful Time of Year (Andy Williams)
- Killer – A Few of My Favorite Things Parody (Julie Andrews)
This sweet and handsome shopkeeper thought he was destined to fall for Mary Christmas but wound up figuring out he was gay and was then left at the altar by the man he loved because of something Santa said. Is Dash as nice as the North Pole or did he put Nick on the naughty list?
- Solo – Santa Claus is Coming to Town (Justin Bieber)
- Duet with Mary – White Christmas (Michael Buble, Shania Twain)
- Men’s Number – Santa Baby (Glee Version)
- Ensemble – Jazzy Christmas Megamix (Various Artists)
- Ensemble – Rock & Roll Christmas Megamix (Various Artists)
- Ensemble – All I Want for Christmas is You (Mariah Carey)
- Ensemble – The Christmas Song (Nat King Cole)
- Ensemble – The Most Wonderful Time of Year (Andy Williams)
- Killer – A Few of My Favorite Things Parody (Julie Andrews)
A jolly old fellow who is supposed to be beloved by everyone but has racked up a lot of enemies instead and winds up dead!
- Solo – Here Comes Santa Claus (Elvis Presley)
- Duet with Mrs. Claus – I’ll Be Home for Christmas (Jazzy Christmas)
- Men’s Number – Santa Baby (Glee Version)
- Ensemble – Jazzy Christmas Megamix (Various Artists)
- Ensemble – Rock & Roll Christmas Megamix (Various Artists)
- Ensemble – All I Want for Christmas is You (Mariah Carey)
- Ensemble – The Christmas Song (Nat King Cole)
- Ensemble – The Most Wonderful Time of Year (Andy Williams)
This motherly figure was once evil and is now trying to turn away from her wicked ways, but she is having a hard time letting go of her animosity toward her husband Santa. Has Mrs. Claus embraced the Christmas spirit or did she become a Christmas killer?
- Solo – Christmas Blues (Dean Martin)
- Duet with Santa – I’ll Be Home for Christmas (Jazzy Christmas)
- Women’s Number – Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (Choral)
- Ensemble – Jazzy Christmas Megamix (Various Artists)
- Ensemble – Rock & Roll Christmas Megamix (Various Artists)
- Ensemble – All I Want for Christmas is You (Mariah Carey)
- Ensemble – The Christmas Song (Nat King Cole)
- Ensemble – The Most Wonderful Time of Year (Andy Williams)
- Killer – A Few of My Favorite Things Parody (Julie Andrews)
The world-renown detective comes to Mistletoe Falls to solve the murder of Santa Claus and is supposed to be a serious crimefighter but is actually either a very, very gay man (or a very, very mouthy drag queen) with a secret connection to the victim that no one knows about. Is this sleuth the season’s savior or a season sleigh-er?
- Solo – Cool Yule (Bette Midler)
- Duet with Joy – Winter Wonderland/Let It Snow (Bette Midler/Johnny Mathis)
- Ensemble – Rock & Roll Christmas Megamix (Various Artists)
- Ensemble – All I Want for Christmas is You (Mariah Carey)
- Ensemble – The Christmas Song (Nat King Cole)
- Ensemble – The Most Wonderful Time of Year (Andy Williams)
- Killer – A Few of My Favorite Things Parody (Julie Andrews)
The perky and positive mayor of Mistletoe Falls always has a spirited song she wants to share but Santa tried to take her job and now her tinsel tune have become terrifying. Is Joy festively fa-la-la-ing or is she caroling her way to carnage?
- Solo – What Christmas Means to Me (Stevie Wonder)
- Duet with Felix/Felice – Winter Wonderland/Let It Snow (Bette Midler/Johnny Mathis)
- Women’s Number – Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (Choral)
- Ensemble – Jazzy Christmas Megamix (Various Artists)
- Ensemble – Rock & Roll Christmas Megamix (Various Artists)
- Ensemble – All I Want for Christmas is You (Mariah Carey)
- Ensemble – The Christmas Song (Nat King Cole)
- Ensemble – The Most Wonderful Time of Year (Andy Williams)
- Killer – A Few of My Favorite Things Parody (Julie Andrews)
The town doctor is known for his gentle bedside manner but a malpractice suit brought by Santa Claus has sickened him on all things merry and bright. Is Bob the Christmas angel of mercy… or a grinchy grim reaper?
- Solo – Holly Jolly Christmas (Michael Buble)
- Duet with December – Mele Kalikimaka (Bette Midler)
- Men’s Number – Santa Baby (Glee Version)
- Ensemble – Jazzy Christmas Megamix (Various Artists)
- Ensemble – Rock & Roll Christmas Megamix (Various Artists)
- Ensemble – All I Want for Christmas is You (Mariah Carey)
- Ensemble – The Christmas Song (Nat King Cole)
- Ensemble – The Most Wonderful Time of Year (Andy Williams)
- Killer – A Few of My Favorite Things Parody (Julie Andrews)
The owner of the Holly-Day Inn is known for her God-fearing ways but an illicit tryst with Santa Claus has turned her into sinner. Is breakfast all Oletta serves at her B&B or is she putting bows on bloodshed?
- Solo – Happy Holidays/The Holiday Season (Andy Williams)
- Duet with Wynn – Sleigh Ride (The Ronettes)
- Women’s Number – Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (Choral)
- Ensemble – Jazzy Christmas Megamix (Various Artists)
- Ensemble – Rock & Roll Christmas Megamix (Various Artists)
- Ensemble – All I Want for Christmas is You (Mariah Carey)
- Ensemble – The Christmas Song (Nat King Cole)
- Ensemble – The Most Wonderful Time of Year (Andy Williams)
- Killer – A Few of My Favorite Things Parody (Julie Andrews)
The owner of the O Crumb All Ye Faithful bakery seems to be as sweet as the holiday treats she sells but after Santa wrote a bad Yelp review it turned her bitter instead. Is December all about delicious delights or do her decorative delicacies taste like death?
- Solo – This Christmas (Jess Glynne)
- Duet with Bob – Mele Kalikimaka (Bette Midler)
- Women’s Number – Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (Choral)
- Ensemble – Jazzy Christmas Megamix (Various Artists)
- Ensemble – Rock & Roll Christmas Megamix (Various Artists)
- Ensemble – All I Want for Christmas is You (Mariah Carey)
- Ensemble – The Christmas Song (Nat King Cole)
- Ensemble – The Most Wonderful Time of Year (Andy Williams)
- Killer – A Few of My Favorite Things Parody (Julie Andrews)
The owner of the Candy Cane Cafe is known as a generous sort who would give anyone the shirt off his back but he secretly wants to have all the toys under the tree for himself. Is Wynn a humanitarian of the holly or is he the one behind the holiday homicide?
- Solo – It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas (Kelly Clarkson)
- Duet with Oletta – Sleigh Ride (The Ronettes)
- Men’s Number – Santa Baby (Glee Version)
- Ensemble – Jazzy Christmas Megamix (Various Artists)
- Ensemble – Rock & Roll Christmas Megamix (Various Artists)
- Ensemble – All I Want for Christmas is You (Mariah Carey)
- Ensemble – The Christmas Song (Nat King Cole)
- Ensemble – The Most Wonderful Time of Year (Andy Williams)
- Killer – A Few of My Favorite Things Parody (Julie Andrews)
The leading lady of the Allheart Mystery Channel movies is adored by legions of fans but Santa tried to make sure she would never work in this town again. Is she as innocent as she acts or did she perform a role in Santa’s festive finale?
- I Think He Was Really Murdered with Jack & Tinsel (to the tune of “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”)
- Baby It’s Homicide with Jack & Tinsel (to the tune of “Baby It’s Cold Outside”)
- Felix Navidad with Jack & Tinsel (to the tune of “Feliz Navidad”)
- We Need a Little Clue Right Now with Jack & Tinsel (to the tune of “We Need a Little Christmas”)
- All the Jingle Ladies with Jack & Tinsel (to the tune of “All the Single Ladies”)
- Defying Christmas Trees with Jack & Tinsel (to the tune of “Defying Gravity)
- Women’s Number – Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (Choral)
- Ensemble – Jazzy Christmas Megamix (Various Artists)
- Ensemble – Rock & Roll Christmas Megamix (Various Artists)
- Ensemble – All I Want for Christmas is You (Mariah Carey)
- Ensemble – The Christmas Song (Nat King Cole)
- Ensemble – The Most Wonderful Time of Year (Andy Williams)
- Killer – A Few of My Favorite Things Parody (Julie Andrews)
The handsome hunk of the Allheart Mystery Channel movies was poised for superstardom on the big screen but Santa made sure Hollywood wouldn’t take his calls. Did he take it all in spirited stride or did he take out a holiday hit job?
- I Think He Was Really Murdered with Sugar & Tinsel (to the tune of “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”)
- Baby It’s Homicide with Sugar & Tinsel (to the tune of “Baby It’s Cold Outside”)
- Felix Navidad with Sugar & Tinsel (to the tune of “Feliz Navidad”)
- We Need a Little Clue Right Now with Sugar & Tinsel (to the tune of “We Need a Little Christmas”)
- All the Jingle Ladies with Sugar & Tinsel (to the tune of “All the Single Ladies”)
- Defying Christmas Trees with Sugar & Tinsel (to the tune of “Defying Gravity)
- Men’s Number – Santa Baby (Glee Version)
- Ensemble – Jazzy Christmas Megamix (Various Artists)
- Ensemble – Rock & Roll Christmas Megamix (Various Artists)
- Ensemble – All I Want for Christmas is You (Mariah Carey)
- Ensemble – The Christmas Song (Nat King Cole)
- Ensemble – The Most Wonderful Time of Year (Andy Williams)
- Killer – A Few of My Favorite Things Parody (Julie Andrews)
A former resident of Mistletoe Falls gave up everything to try to make it big on the big screen but fame is fickle and he blamed Santa for his less than stellar star status. Did he exchange his expectations or did he try to exterminate Xmas?
- I Think He Was Really Murdered with Sugar & Jack (to the tune of “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”)
- Baby It’s Homicide with Sugar & Jack (to the tune of “Baby It’s Cold Outside”)
- Felix Navidad with Sugar & Jack (to the tune of “Feliz Navidad”)
- We Need a Little Clue Right Now with Sugar & Jack (to the tune of “We Need a Little Christmas”)
- All the Jingle Ladies with Sugar & Jack (to the tune of “All the Single Ladies”)
- Defying Christmas Trees with Sugar & Jack (to the tune of “Defying Gravity)
- Men’s Number – Santa Baby (Glee Version)
- Ensemble – Jazzy Christmas Megamix (Various Artists)
- Ensemble – Rock & Roll Christmas Megamix (Various Artists)
- Ensemble – All I Want for Christmas is You (Mariah Carey)
- Ensemble – The Christmas Song (Nat King Cole)
- Ensemble – The Most Wonderful Time of Year (Andy Williams)
- Killer – A Few of My Favorite Things Parody (Julie Andrews)
ROLES, REQUIREMENTS, SALARY
All roles will be paid a minimum of $75 per performance (total of $300 for 4 performances) and are eligible to participate in the bonus pool.
Roles will be announced soon.
CREATIVE/CREW
- Light Designer – $150 flat fee
- Light Operator – $40 per performance ($160) plus profit share
- Sound Operator – $50 per performance ($200) plus profit share
- Photographer – $150 flat fee (for cast/character photos and show photos)
SHOW BONUS STRUCTURE
All cast members are eligible for being included in the show bonus pool.
IF the show makes a profit, all net profits from tickets sales only will be divided equally amongst the cast and crew participants in the pool (estimated to be 15 people for this show).
For illustrative purposes only:
- Gross Profits: $10,000
- Expenses: $5,000
- Net Profits: $5,000
- 50% of Net: $2,500
- 50% of Net Divided by 15 participants: $166 each
Total compensation is therefore dependent on ticket sales, but paid cast and crew members will receive their base pay even if the show loses money.
SCHEDULE (subject to change)
Note: some things like costume fittings and set build will be added based on availability of needed cast and crew
UPDATED SCHEDULE WITH NEW POSTPONED DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
| Various | November 17-December 5 | Various | Club One |
1:1/2/3 Music/Character Rehearsals (done in person, scheduled by appointment: https://calendly.com/rick-garman/mistletoe-3-1-1-2-3) Trey 1 Hour Solo: Tuesday, November 18 2pm
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| Tuesday | December 2 | 7-9pm | Club One | Table Read | All Cast | |
| Wednesday | December 3 | 6:30-10pm | Club One | Group Number Vocals, Staging, Choreo | All Cast | |
| Sunday | December 7 | 2pm-6pm | Club One | Entire Show, Blocking, Staging, Choreo | All Cast | |
| Monday | December 8 | 6:30-10pm | Club One | Group Numbers Review, Choreo Review | All Cast | TREY OUT |
| Tuesday | December 9 | 6:30-10pm | Club One | Run Through on Book | All Cast | |
| Wednesday | December 10 | 6:30-9:00pm | Club One | Run Through on Book | All Cast | |
| Saturday | December 13 | 2-6pm | Club One | Run Through on Book for Tech Development | All Cast & Crew | |
| Sunday | December 14 | 2-6pm | Club One | Run Through Off Book w/Line Calls, Lights, and Sound (no mics) | All Cast & Crew | |
| Monday | December 15 | 6:30-10pm | Club One | Run-through Off Book w/Lights, Sound, Mics | All Cast & Crew | NO CONFLICTS |
| Tuesday | December 16 | 6:30-10pm | Club One | Tech/Dress/Photos | All Cast & Crew | NO CONFLICTS |
| Wednesday | December 17 | 6:30-10pm | Club One | Final Tech/Dress | All Cast & Crew | NO CONFLICTS |
| Thursday | December 18 | 5-10pm | Club One | Call time 5pm; sound check 5:30pm; doors 6pm; show 7pm | All Cast & Crew | NO CONFLICTS |
| Friday | December 19 | 5-10pm | Club One | Call time 5pm; sound check 5:30pm; doors 6pm; show 7pm | All Cast & Crew | NO CONFLICTS |
| Saturday | December 20 | 1-6pm | Club One | Call time 1pm; sound check 1:30pm; doors 2pm; show 3pm | All Cast & Crew | NO CONFLICTS |
| Sunday | December 21 | 1-6pm | Club One | Call time 1pm; sound check 1:30pm; doors 2pm; show 3pm | All Cast & Crew | NO CONFLICTS |
| Sunday | December 21 | 6-10pm | Club One | 5th Show if Ticket Sales Warrant Doors 6:30pm; show 7:30pm |
All Cast & Crew | NO CONFLICTS |