WALDOBORO — The Waldo Theatre is again kicking-off the holiday season with a fun and festive post-Thanksgiving Community Singalong on Friday, Nov. 29, at 4 p.m.

The holiday favorite White Christmas will be shown on The Waldo’s big screen in full-screen Technicolor, with subtitles so that everyone can sing along to the familiar Irving Berlin score.

"A host, a costume contest, and free interactive prop bags will ensure that every audience member has a memorable start to this holiday season," said the Waldo, in a news release.

The Waldo has hosted several movie singalongs, and audiences are loving them. This is the second year of the White Christmas screening.

"So many people left last year asking if it would be an annual event, because they want to bring more family and friends, that Susan Hodder, The Waldo’s ED, was happy to comply," said the Waldo.

She originally brought the idea to the theatre because her friends and family had been doing it at home for over a decade.

"Apparently inspired by the riffing of Mystery Science Theater 3000 and the interactivity of the Rocky Horror Picture Show, it became a highlight of the holiday season for their families," said the release. "As odd as that may seem, it turns out that White Christmas has the campy dialogue, memorable music, and iconic characters perfectly suited for a wholesome and kitschy holiday kickoff."

There will be prizes awarded for “Best Adult” and “Best Child” (under 12) costumes. Costume suggestions include dressing as The Haynes Sisters, General Waverly or Emma the housekeeper. Or, for those more creative among us, dress as a WWII soldier, snow, or choreography.

Every audience member will receive free raffle tickets for door prizes donated by local merchants, and refreshments and snacks will be available for purchase.

Adult Tickets are $10 online/$15 at the door. Youth tickets are $5.

More information at thewaldotheatre.org.

About The Waldo Theatre

The Waldo brings live music, theater, movies, and educational programs to the Midcoast Maine community year-round. Offerings range from local, community theater to nationally and internationally known artist performances. A historic and well-designed performance venue with near perfect acoustics, The Waldo provides an intimate setting beloved by the performers who come here. Advanced technological capacity brings the world to Waldoboro through live stream educational and entertainment content. As a community-based organization, The Waldo’s focus is to unify and strengthen the region through performing arts, outreach, broad-based educational programs, and collaboration with other local non-profits. The backbone of our theater is our community army of volunteers who, on a daily basis, make our operation possible, donating their time, talents, money, and skill. Their passion helps keep The Waldo vibrant and relevant as we approach our 90th birthday!