Auditions for My Kind Of Christmas are on September 4th and 5th! Click the ‘Audition’ tab above for more information!
ANNOUNCING OUR 2025 SEASON
Palos Village Players Announce Exciting 2025 Season Lineup
Palos Park, IL – August 2024 – The Palos Village Players are thrilled to announce their highly anticipated 2025 season, featuring a dynamic mix of suspense, comedy, and musical theater.
Kicking off the season is the thrilling mystery, Rehearsal for Murder by D.D. Brooke, opening in FEB 2025. This gripping “play within a play” will keep audiences on the edge of their seats as a playwright uses the rehearsal of his new play to uncover the truth behind his fiancée’s mysterious death.
Next, in APRIL 2025, audiences will be treated to The Odd Couple: Female Version by Neil Simon. This delightful twist on the beloved classic brings Oscar and Felix to life as Olive and Florence, two mismatched roommates navigate the challenges of living together in a humorous and heartwarming tale. Directed by Julie Zebleckis.
Rounding out the season in NOVEMBER 2025 is the cult-favorite musical Little Shop of Horrors by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken. Audiences won’t want to miss this quirky and darkly comedic story of a down-and-out floral assistant who discovers a mysterious plant with a taste for more than just sunshine. Directed by David Bell.
In addition to this exciting lineup, the Palos Village Players are proud to host the world premiere of My Kind of Christmas, an original play by local playwright Dana Hall, debuting in December 2025. This heartwarming holiday production promises to bring the spirit of the season to life in a uniquely Chicago way. Directed by Stephen Bell and Assistant Directed Peter Bushacz
Auditions for My Kind of Christmas will be held on September 4th and 5th, 2024, at the Palos Village Theater. Aspiring actors and community members are encouraged to audition for this exciting new work. Auditions will be held from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at All Saints Lutheran Church in Orland Park, IL. Please bring your calendar with any conflicts. Rehearsals will be Tuesday, Thursday, and Sundays. Performance dates are November 15, 16, 17, 22, and 23rd.
“We are beyond excited to bring such a diverse and engaging season to our community,” said Sarah Callis, President of the Palos Village Players. “Whether you’re a fan of suspense, comedy, or musical theater, there’s something for everyone in our 2025 season.” In addition to this wonderful season, we have updated our ticketing process to serve the community better. We will be using On The Stage for show tickets!
Remember to purchase your season tickets! For more information on the 2025 season, auditions, and how to get involved, visit www.PalosVillagePlayers.com.
About Palos Village Players The Palos Village Players, established in 1941, are dedicated to bringing high-quality, community-based theater to Palos Park and the surrounding areas. With a rich history of engaging productions, the group remains committed to fostering a love of the arts through performance, education, and community involvement.
Auditions on February 27, 28, 2023 Directed by Julie Zebleckis
April 21, 22, 23, 28 & 29
The spark behind Leaving Iowa comes from being children of parents from the now dubbed “greatest generation.” The story is a toast to their idealism and character and a little roast of their undying dedication to the classic family road trip. More specifically, it is the story of Don Browning, a middle-aged writer, who returns home and decides to finally take his father’s ashes to his childhood home, as requested. But when Don discovers Grandma’s house is now a grocery store, he begins traveling across Iowa searching for a proper resting place for his father. This father-and-son road trip shifts smoothly from the present to Don’s memories of the annual, torturous vacations of his childhood. Don’s existential journey leads him to reconcile his past and present at the center of the United States. Leaving Iowa is a postcard to anyone who has ever found himself or herself driving alone on a road, revisiting fond memories of his or her youth.
