Casting Call for Kids for "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever"
Looking for kids ages 6 and up for "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever". Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Based on the best-selling book by Barbara Robinson, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” introduces the Herdmans, “the worst kids in the history of the world.” They lie, steal, and smoke cigars. There used to be only one place you’d never see them - church. But when the Herdmans learn about free dessert at Sunday School, they show up to terrify the community and take over the Christmas pageant, unexpectedly teaching everyone the true meaning of Christmas. Additional info: Ages 12 and up, Audition Requirements: A memorized one-minute monologue of your choice. Ages 11 and under, Audition Requirements" Prepare and perform one monologue or poem from the options below. Sing one verse of "Silent Night," "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" or "Joy to the World" acapella. Lyrics will be provided. Rehearsals: Mondays from 5:00-7:00 pm Thursdays from 5:00-7:00 pm Various Saturdays from 9 am-12 pm Performances: Friday, December 13 at 7:00 pm Saturday, December 14 at 2 pm & 7:00 pm Sunday, December 15 at 2:00 pm For more information, audition material, and audition form, please download the attachment. If interested, please apply.
19 roles
A lead role who the show’s narrator. Grace/Bob’s daughter. Beth needs a strong voice and stage presence; is in most scenes dealing with a range of moods and situations.
Beth’s brother - the typical kid brother.
The oldest Herdman; ragged, scroungy, slouching manner, touch of adolescent cool.
Loud, bossy, tough, crafty. The Herdman leader.
Tough, very sure of himself.
Tough, combative. A crime buddy to Ollie.
Boy or girl. Always looking for trouble. Claude’s usual partner in crime.
Small, wiry, feisty. Often funny; sometimes means it.
Prim, proper, pain in the neck
Beth’s church Sunday school classmate.
The minister’s son; dislikes church; not fond of the Herdmans.
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