Children Theatre Casting for "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever"
Looking for kids ages 5-13 years old for "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever". Please see the details below. About the project: It tells the story of six misbehaving children-the Herdmans-and their unexpected involvement with the town's annual Christmas pageant. Told in first person by an unnamed narrator, it explores themes of Redemption, Perspective and Judgment, and Tradition. Additional info: Once casting is complete, the rehearsal schedule will be released. Tentatively the first read-through will be on Oct. 20, 2024. Performances are scheduled for weekends, Dec. 6 – Dec 15. Friday & Saturday evenings are at 8 pm. Sunday matinees are at 3 pm. If interested, please apply.
20 roles
The narrator, strong voice & presence.
Traditional kid brother.
Ragged, scroungy, slouching manner, touch of adolescent cool
Loud, bossy, crafty
Tough, sure of himself
Tough, combative
Looking for trouble, Claude’s usual partner in crime
Small, wiry, feisty
Prim, proper, pain in the neck