Holiday Express Brings Family Theater and Cocoa to Prattville
On November 20 Way Off Broadway Theatre staged Cocoa & Characters All Aboard for the Holiday Express in Prattville, offering families a one of a kind theatrical experience inside a festive train car. The event combined interactive performances, photo moments, and free hot cocoa from Dutch Brothers Coffee, reinforcing community traditions and supporting local arts programming in Autauga County.
Way Off Broadway Theatre transformed a Prattville venue into a festive train car on November 20 for Cocoa & Characters All Aboard for the Holiday Express, a family focused theatrical production that drew parents and children from across Autauga County. The show guided passengers through imaginative stops including the icy sparkle of Arendelle where audiences met an ice princess and a cheerful snowman friend, and the zany world of Whoville where guests helped a certain grumpy green fellow experience the season.
The production emphasized interaction and family engagement. Children met characters up close in guided encounters, posed for photo moments, and left with a special keepsake souvenir provided to every child passenger. Dutch Brothers Coffee supported the event by offering free hot cocoa which complemented the cozy, pajama friendly atmosphere that encouraged families to celebrate togetherness and imagination.
Organizers said the event was designed to be accessible and family oriented, with pajamas welcomed but not required. The theatrical outing provided an indoor, weather proof option for holiday entertainment, and the partnership with a local vendor highlighted the role of community collaboration in keeping cultural events sustainable. Way Off Broadway Theatre led production and local cultural staff coordinated logistics through the Prattville Cultural Arts office.
For Autauga County the event serves both cultural and economic purposes. Community gatherings like this bring families into downtown Prattville and create spillover activity for nearby restaurants and shops while also building support for performing arts programming. Local officials and arts organizers identify seasonal shows as a way to broaden participation in the cultural life of the county and to introduce younger residents to live theater.
For more information residents can contact the Prattville Cultural Arts office at 334 595 0850. Additional contacts for the event include Mynecia Steele at 334 595 0851 and Theatre Coordinator Martha Wilkinson at 334 595 0854. Follow updates on Facebook and Instagram.
