Casting for Boys and Girls in "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever"
Kids ages 6 and up are invited to audition for "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" Show. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman probably the most inventively awful kids in history. Mayhem ensues when the Herdmans collide head-on with the story of Christmas. This is a large cast show and has lots of roles for both children and adults. Additional info: Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Production Dates: December 6 through 21 (Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm, Sat Dec 21 2pm) Possible Callbacks- Sun Sep 15, 6pm (if necessary). If interested, please apply.
20 roles
A lead role; The show’s narrator; Strong voice and presence; Grace/Bob’s daughter
Beth’s brother – the typical kid brother; Gets his lunch stolen everyday by a Herdman
The oldest Herdman; Ragged, scroungy, slouching manner; Touch of adolescent cool; Plays Joseph in the pageant.
Loud, bossy, tough, crafty; The Herdman leader; Plays Mary in the pageant.
Tough, very sure of himself; Always steals Charlie’s lunch; Plays a wiseman in the pageant.
Tough, combative; A crime buddy to Ollie; Plays a wiseman in the pageant
Always looking for trouble; Claude’s usual partner in crime; Plays a wiseman in the pageant
The youngest Herdman; Small, wiry, feisty; Known for biting; Often funny; Plays the Angel of the Lord in the pageant
Prim, proper, pain in the neck; Has always played Mary in the pageant; Always taking notes on the Herdmans.
Beth’s church Sunday school classmate
The reverend’s son; Dislikes church; Not fond of the Herdmans.
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