An animated airport scene featuring a palm tree adorned with decorations and a partridge perched on it, with planes and a city skyline visible through the windows. Luggage and Christmas gifts are scattered around.

It’s Christmas Eve, and the Partridge family’s holiday plans hit an unexpected snag when they get snowed in at the airport. Amid chaotic mishaps, quirky family antics, and a cast of unforgettable characters, they navigate the ups and downs of travel, love, and holiday madness—learning that the true spirit of Christmas isn’t about where you are, but who you’re with.


Director—Colleen Kilian

Auditions – October 11, 2026

Audition Information and signups will be posted by September 1st.

Character List

Dave Partridge (m) – 37-year-old; father to Jenny and Andrew, great sense of humor; highly imaginative; constantly playing pretend; at times, embarrassingly goofy.

Joy Partridge (f) – 36-year-old; mother to Jenny and Andrew, protective and motherly; not the best cook.

Jenny Partridge (f) – 15-year-old; independent, intelligent, pretty, and popular

Andrew Partridge (m) – 10-year-old; extremely energetic and intelligent for his age; funny; mischievous

Kevin Schneider (m) – 15-year-old; geeky; writes poetry; smitten by Jenny; has sent her love letters every day of the school year since kindergarten

Mary Schneider (m) – 40-year-old; homemaker; outspoken; demanding; a perfectionist, control freak; dislikes ay deviation from plans

Max Stanley (m) – 26-year-old; overly ear airport security guard with an itchy trigger finger; his first week on the job; dreams of working for the FBI someday; smitten by Vanessa; has proposed to her every day so far

Vanessa Fairchild (f) – 25-year-old; airline hostess; single, attractive; polite and professional, but with a good sense of humor

Glen Smiley (m) – 55-year-old; balding; airport security director; serious and severe; rarely smiles; no sense of humor, takes his job very seriously

2-3 Christmas Carolers (any) – A small group of 2–3 enthusiastic Christmas carolers who sing before and during the show. Their unexpected appearances and cheerful interruptions add a lighthearted, comedic touch to the story.


Tickets go on sale 1 month prior to the first show

DECEMBER 4, 2026

7:00 pm
Monticello Theatre Association
1406 N Market

DECEMBER 5, 2026

7:00 pm
Monticello Theatre Association
1406 N Market

DECEMBER 11, 2026

7:00 pm
Monticello Theatre Association
1406 N Market

DECEMBER 12, 2026

7:00 pm
Monticello Theatre Association
1406 N Market

DECEMBER 13, 2026

2:00 pm
Monticello Theatre Association
1406 N Market