December 7-31 at the Dairy Arts Center
Opening Night: Friday, December 8
A World Premiere
A humble and hilarious gaggle of locals bands together to ensure the town holiday pageant lives on in the name of home, holidays, and laughing out loud!
“Holly, Alaska!” by Matt Zambrano and Frank Oden
About the Play
In the teeny tiny town of Holly, Alaska, a small group of community theater actors have been keeping the tradition of the annual Holly Daze Spectacular! alive for 119 years. If they do it just one more year, they will make it into the Guinness Book of World Records, proving to their rival town of Ivy once and for all which town is the best in the cold north-west. However, the reality of putting on a show, the unpredictable Alaskan weather, and deranged wildlife on the loose prove to be a bigger challenge than anyone could’ve expected. Join these endearing small-town holiday heroes in this heartwarming tale of love, connection, and the true spirit of community.
Performance Details
Venue
Grace Gamm Theater, Dairy Arts Center, Boulder
COVID Precautions
BETC follows CDC, federal, state, and local guidelines with regards to COVID safety. At this time, patrons will not be required to be masked or to show proof of vaccination at the theater.
If a performance is canceled due to COVID, ticketholders will be able to exchange, refund, or donate their ticket(s) to BETC through the Dairy Arts Center at 303-444-7328.
Content Considerations
“Holly, Alaska!” runs approximately 80 minutes without intermission.
“Holly, Alaska!” is best suited for audiences aged 8 and above. BETC does not offer more specific advisories about the subject matter, as sensitivities vary from person to person. If you have any questions about content or age-appropriateness, please call the BETC Office at 303-351-BETC.
Schedule
Thursday, December 7, 7:30 p.m. (Preview – tickets just $25!)
Friday, December 8, 7:30 p.m. (Opening Night)
Saturday, December 9, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 10, 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 14, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, December 15, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 16, 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 16, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 17, 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 21, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, December 22, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 23, 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 23, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 24, 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 28, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, December 29, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 30, 2:00 p.m. **
Saturday, December 30, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 31, 2:00 p.m.
We invite you to stay for post-show conversations with the production artists on Opening Night 12/08, and the Sunday matinee on 12/17!
** This will be a relaxed performance, intended to be sensitive to and accepting of any audience member who may benefit from a more relaxed environment. Small modifications will be made to the performance, which may include reducing the volume of loud noises and effects, eliminating strobe lights, keeping the house lights on and having a relaxed attitude toward sound and movement in the audience. Our staff, cast and crew invite patrons to come, be themselves and experience a live performance.
These performances are open to all patrons. These shows are slightly modified to accommodate audience members who have sensory and vestibular sensitivities, anxiety, dementia, autism spectrum disorders, learning differences and/or other challenges attending the theater.
Tickets & Discounts
Season Subscriptions
Become a BETC season subscriber today, and you’ll get a discount subscription to BETC productions at the Dairy Arts Center and VIP access to other BETC events and parties.
Single Tickets
Single tickets are on sale through the Dairy Arts Center.
Student Tickets
Students can get $15 tickets online or by phone (303-444-7328) for all performances except opening nights and closing weeks. Must show a valid student ID with a ticket at the theatre.
Arts and Cultural Industries
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Group Sales
Looking to purchase tickets to a show for a group of 10 or more? BETC offers generous discounts for groups of 10+. If you are seeking special group arrangements, please call us at 303-351-2382.
Purchase tickets for your group online
10-19 tickets: 10% off · 20-29 tickets: 20% off · 30+ tickets: 30% off
A standard order fee of 13% per ticket applies to all orders.
Once you have added more than 9 tickets to your cart, the appropriate discount will be applied at checkout. All tickets will be reserved under your account for you to pick up at will-call, or mailed to you in advance. Communications about pre-event information or cancellations will be sent to you, to be forwarded to your guests.
The People of “Holly, Alaska!”
Susannah McLeodCharlie
Frank OdenPat / Writer / Musical Director
Archer RosenkrantzAvery
Heidi Carann SniderKris
Matt ZambranoWriter / Director
Cast
Charlie: Susannah McLeod**
Pat: Frank Oden**
Avery: Archer Rosenkrantz
Kris: Heidi Carann Snider
Artistic and Production Team
Director: Matt Zambrano
Musical Director: Frank Oden
Stage Manager: Adara Baltazar
Asst. Stage Manager: Wessie Simmons
Set Designer: Matt Crane
Sound Designer: Grace Hamilton
Lighting Designer: Andrew Metzroth*
Costume Designer: Erin Rollman
Properties Designer: Katie Hopwood
*Member of BETC’s Artistic Ensemble
** Appearing through an Agreement between Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
“Holly, Alaska!” Supporters
Season Production Sponsor: Karen Steward Memorial Fund
Production Partner: Diana & Mike Kinsey
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