Child Auditions for Musical "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever"
Child auditions for the musical "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever"! See the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Beth Bradley’s church’s Christmas pageant is predictable every year — the angel choir sings off key, the shepherds are all in their father’s bathrobes, the minister’s son is permanently cast in the role of Joseph. It is hardly “four-star entertainment.” But when seasoned and authoritative pageant director Mrs. Armstrong breaks her leg, it is up to Beth’s inexperienced mother Grace to step in. The timing couldn’t be worse, as the rambunctious Herdman children, a rough and tough group of siblings, descend upon the pageant, lured by the promise of free dessert at Sunday school, and determined to win all the lead roles for themselves. The Ladies’ Aid Society members are beside themselves with disapproval, all the shepherds quit because Gladys Herdman “hits too hard”, the show is briefly re-titled “Revenge at Bethlehem,” and the church catches on fire. But Beth and her community watch in surprise as the same old Christmas story is rejuvenated by the creativity, energy, and unexpected sincerity of a misunderstood young family. Additional info: Performance Dates: December 5-21, 2025 Rehearsals will begin approx. on October 27, 2025. The typical rehearsal schedule is Mon-Thurs evenings and Sat and Sun during the day when needed. WHEN: Please submit a virtual audition no later than Tuesday, March 18th. Callbacks for specific shows will follow. When applying, please send: - Your current Headshot or a recent photo of yourself - Your current Resume - A video link of either one song and one monologue, two songs or two monologues that showcase your talents. No accapella singing.
12 roles
The oldest and coolest of the Herdman family. He’s the enforcer.
The leader of the Herdman family. Loud, bossy and crafty.
Ralph’s back-up. Very confident in the muscle department.
Scrappy and smart.
A bit of a naïve urchin, follows the other boys’ leads.
Little but fierce. Nothing scares her.
Typical kid brother says what he thinks.
Charlie’s older and wiser sister. She’s honest and kind.
Know-it-all, thinks she’s perfect.
Preacher’s kid which means he needs to behave and be nice.
Wimpy kid with glasses, asks too many questions.
Beth’s best friend who is sometimes a goody-goody.