Each year, happy local folks head to the Florence Events Center the first week of December for the community event, “The Holly Jolly Follies.” This year’s Follies, subtitled “Totally Twisted Tinsel: The True Meaning of Christmas,” will be produced December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd by local non-profit, Children’s Repertory of Oregon Workshops (C.R.O.W.). C.R.O.W. Artistic Director, Melanie Heard is honored to once again be at the helm. Rose Ellen Jacobson has penned a quirky plot, involving many creative and clever characters, guaranteed to get you into the holiday spirit.
This year, the theme revolves around friendship, patience, understanding, and the true meaning of the holiday season. But of course, these important concepts are not always easily attained. The leading characters of “Amarillo Snowden,” an aging Ballroom dance champion, and “Dolly Dinkle,” an opinionated, bossy dance studio owner, get their tinsel in a twist, and must learn a comedic lesson in how to “get along.” Of course, this hilarious plot is accompanied by beautiful vocals, funny little skits and scenes, ensemble numbers, and the debut of C.R.O.W.’s new “Flight Dance Team,” which will present two stunning pieces of choreography.
For tickets to “The 2017 Holly Jolly Follies,” visit the Florence Events Center box office or call 541-997-1994. Tickets are $18 for adults and $10 for kids 12 and younger. Show times are Friday at 7 pm, Saturday at 7 pm, and Sunday at 2 pm. All proceeds from the Follies support youth scholarships and the ongoing arts programming that C.R.O.W. provides to local kids. For additional details about C.R.O.W. and the Follies please visit www.crowkids.com.