The free show, with a two-night run, is directed by Leslie Dame, produced by Karen Lewis and Beth Glover, and stars Tara Palen as Cindy Lou Who in the one-woman show, speaking entirely in rhyme.

Lewis said the Stage Rats have wanted to do a play during Carnival for a long time. Initially, they thought about doing “Who’s Holiday” around Christmas but the “crazy, raunchy, trashy script” script is more Carnival’s speed. Dame also said Garagery owner Adam Harris has been wanting to showcase theater in the event space below Grizle T’s since it opened.

Palen said after rehearsing day after day, she’s found herself thinking and talking in rhyme at work and at home.

The plot centers on Cindy Lou Who, now in her 40s.

“She lives in a trailer on the side of Mount Crumpit and she’s had a rough life,” Palen said, adding that a certain “green guy” is to blame.

This is sort of an “experiment” for the Stage Rats. Usually, they pick more serious plays. But this one was so fun, they couldn’t pass it up.

“I like to be entertained, so we pick shows that I don’t mind listening to 30 times,” Lewis said. “Life is too short for bad theater.”

Palen said when she read the script by Matthew Lombardo, she laughed out loud on the first page.

They’re also hoping this play will open up their audience to more ages.

“Generally, theater audiences are more in this age-group,” Lewis said, gesturing to herself, “which is going to die. And then who goes to the theater?”

Not too young though, the show is for an 18-plus audience and has a late evening start.

“It’s like a nightcap,” Lewis said.

Lewis and Glover started the Adirondack Stage Rats in 2016 and had their first play in 2017.

“It was really because we know so many talented people in the area,” Lewis said.

Glover said there’s so much local talent and not enough roles, so they wanted another theater organization. They work with other local theater organizations. They’re all drawing from the same talent pool and same audience pool, so there’s more collaboration than competition. Lewis said the Stage Rats typically pick small-cast plays and hold most in the off-seasons — winter and the shoulder seasons.

Palen said working with the Stage Rats is “freeing.” They gather in Lewis’ living room and plan out what they want to do. There’s no board of directors. They can do whatever they like.

“Who’s Holiday” is short and sweet and a lot of heart. Cash donations are accepted, but no credit cards. Be prepared for some audience participation. And, to play along, indulge in one of the bar’s libations.