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Revels Houston Announces 2026 Production of “The Christmas Revels”

Revels Houston proudly announces its thirty-third presentation of THE CHRISTMAS REVELS. There will be five performances of this family-oriented, musical holiday delight, December 18-20, 2026, at The Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston (The MATCH), 3400 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77002.

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Christmas Revels Sunday Auditions
Aug
23

Christmas Revels Sunday Auditions

Open auditions for singers and performers, ages seven and up, for the 2026 Revels Houston production of The Christmas Revels: A German/Alpine Celebration of the Winter Solstice! 

SCHEDULE YOUR AUDITION

The Christmas Revels is a family-friendly holiday tradition that joyfully celebrates community, culture, and the spirit of the season through song, dance, and storytelling.  This year's production is set in the Alpine regions of Germany and Austria.

The Christmas Revels is a memorized, full stage production, and as such it is important for all participants to practice and memorize materials on their own. 

Please come for your audition prepared to sing alone and with a mixed group; formal voice training is not a requirement to audition.


Required Rehearsals

Adults (ages 16+) meet one weeknight each week from September through December, plus a full-day staging rehearsal every three weeks. Children (ages 7 to 15) meet one weeknight every three weeks and participate in half of each Saturday rehearsal. Saturday rehearsals are required for all cast and chorus members.

Audition and Rehearsal Location:
St. Luke's United Methodist Church
3471 Westheimer Road (at Edloe)
Houston, Texas 77027

Saturday, August 22 Rehearsals
10:30-11:00am
11:00-11:30am
11:30am-12:00pm
12:00-12:30pm
12:30-1:00pm
1:00-1:30pm
1:30-2:00pm
Appointment Required.
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Sunday, August 23 Rehearsals
1:00-1:30pm
1:30-2:00pm
2:00-2:30pm
3:00-3:30pm
3:30-4:00pm
Appointment Required.
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Performance Week

All performers must be available December 14th-20th for tech rehearsals and performances. Tech rehearsals will be held from 6:00-10:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The performance weekend includes five shows:

Performance dates and times: 
Friday, December 18 | 7:30 pm
Saturday, December 19 | 2:30 pm & 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 20 | 1:30 pm & 5:30 pm

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Christmas Revels Saturday Auditions
Aug
22

Christmas Revels Saturday Auditions

Open auditions for singers and performers, ages seven and up, for the 2026 Revels Houston production of The Christmas Revels: A German/Alpine Celebration of the Winter Solstice! 

Schedule Your Audition

The Christmas Revels is a family-friendly holiday tradition that joyfully celebrates community, culture, and the spirit of the season through song, dance, and storytelling.  This year's production is set in the Alpine regions of Germany and Austria.

The Christmas Revels is a memorized, full stage production, and as such it is important for all participants to practice and memorize materials on their own. 

Please come for your audition prepared to sing alone and with a mixed group; formal voice training is not a requirement to audition.


Required Rehearsals

Adults (ages 16+) meet one weeknight each week from September through December, plus a full-day staging rehearsal every three weeks. Children (ages 7 to 15) meet one weeknight every three weeks and participate in half of each Saturday rehearsal. Saturday rehearsals are required for all cast and chorus members.

Audition and Rehearsal Location:
St. Luke's United Methodist Church
3471 Westheimer Road (at Edloe)
Houston, Texas 77027

Saturday, August 22 Rehearsals
10:30-11:00am
11:00-11:30am
11:30am-12:00pm
12:00-12:30pm
12:30-1:00pm
1:00-1:30pm
1:30-2:00pm
Appointment Required.
VIEW AVAILABILITY »

Sunday, August 23 Rehearsals
1:00-1:30pm
1:30-2:00pm
2:00-2:30pm
2:30-3:00pm
3:00-3:30pm
3:30-4:00pm
Appointment Required.
VIEW AVAILABILITY »


Performance Week

All performers must be available December 14th-20th for tech rehearsals and performances. Tech rehearsals will be held from 6:00-10:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The performance weekend includes five shows:

Performance dates and times: 
Friday, December 18 | 7:30 pm
Saturday, December 19 | 2:30 pm & 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 20 | 1:30 pm & 5:30 pm

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Final Chorus Audition
Aug
24

Final Chorus Audition

  • St. Luke's United Methodist Church (Choir Room) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Chorus Auditions

Revels Houston announces auditions for The Christmas Revels - A Scottish Celebration of the Winter Solstice. We are searching for singers to become members of both the adult and children's choruses (children ages seven and up) for the 32nd Christmas Revels Winter Solstice production.

Please come prepared to sing alone and with a mixed group; formal voice training is not a requirement. Reading music is a plus but not required.

Sign-up is required.

Schedule Audition

Location:

St. Luke's United Methodist Church
Choir Room
3471 Westheimer Road (at Edloe)*
Houston, Texas 77027
*Parking behind the church buildings, off Edloe Street

All Audition Times:

Saturday August 16, 10AM-12PM

Saturday August 23, 10AM-12PM

Sunday August 24, 1-3PM

 

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Second Chorus Audition
Aug
23

Second Chorus Audition

  • St. Luke's United Methodist Church (Choir Room) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Chorus Auditions

Revels Houston announces auditions for The Christmas Revels - A Scottish Celebration of the Winter Solstice. We are searching for singers to become members of both the adult and children's choruses (children ages seven and up) for the 32nd Christmas Revels Winter Solstice production.

Please come prepared to sing alone and with a mixed group; formal voice training is not a requirement. Reading music is a plus but not required.

Sign-up is required.

Schedule Audition

Location:

St. Luke's United Methodist Church
Choir Room
3471 Westheimer Road (at Edloe)*
Houston, Texas 77027
*Parking behind the church buildings, off Edloe Street

All Audition Times:

Saturday August 16, 10AM-12PM

Saturday August 23, 10AM-12PM

Sunday August 24, 1-3PM

 

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First Chorus Audition
Aug
16

First Chorus Audition

  • St. Luke's United Methodist Church (Choir Room) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Chorus Auditions

Revels Houston announces auditions for The Christmas Revels - A Scottish Celebration of the Winter Solstice. We are searching for singers to become members of both the adult and children's choruses (children ages seven and up) for the 32nd Christmas Revels Winter Solstice production.

Please come prepared to sing alone and with a mixed group; formal voice training is not a requirement. Reading music is a plus but not required.

Sign-up is required.

Schedule Audition

Location:

St. Luke's United Methodist Church
Choir Room
3471 Westheimer Road (at Edloe)*
Houston, Texas 77027
*Parking behind the church buildings, off Edloe Street

All Audition Times:

Saturday August 16, 10AM-12PM

Saturday August 23, 10AM-12PM

Sunday August 24, 1-3PM

 

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We need Volunteers!

Volunteer Sign Up

We are looking for volunteers to help us celebrate The Christmas Revels 2026 in style!

This year the production - The Christmas Revels: A German / Alpine Celebration of the Winter Solstice will be a lively show with songs, dances, story-telling, hijinks, and of course, alphorns.

We will need a lot of different skills to bring this show to life, so please click on the link to review the options to sign up. Thank you!