"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" Needs Boys and Girls

The oldest and coolest. He’s the enforcer

Leader of the Herdmans. She’s loud, bossy, and crafty

Ralph’s backup. Very confident in the muscle department

Scrappy and smart

A bit of a naïve urchin who follows the older boys’ leads

Little, but fierce. Nothing scares Gladys

Sweet, good-humored, slightly frazzled Mom

Easygoing Dad, wry sense of humor

Typical kid brother, says what he thinks

Charlie’s older and wiser sister. She’s honest and kind

Organized steamroller. She’s always in charge

Occasionally befuddled, always well-meaning

Sassy, tells it like it is

Sweet southerner, calls everyone “honey”

Direct, no-nonsense type

Preacher’s kid, which means he needs to behave and be nice.

Wimpy kid with glasses, asks too many questions.

Beth’s earnest friend who is sometimes a goody goody