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Child Auditions for Musical "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever"

Napa, CA, United States
ID: 581454Exp: 3/17/2025
online audition
Description:

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

RALPH HERDMANMale12-14 y.o.All ethnicities

The oldest and coolest of the Herdman family. He’s the enforcer.

IMOGENE HERDMANFemale11-13 y.o.All ethnicities

The leader of the Herdman family. Loud, bossy and crafty.

LEROY HERDMANMale10-12 y.o.All ethnicities

Ralph’s back-up. Very confident in the muscle department.

CLAUDE HERDMANMale9-11 y.o.All ethnicities

Scrappy and smart.

OLLIE HERDMANMale9-11 y.o.All ethnicities

A bit of a naïve urchin, follows the other boys’ leads.

GLADYS HERDMANFemale7-9 y.o.All ethnicities

Little but fierce. Nothing scares her.

CHARLIE BRADLEYMale9-11 y.o.All ethnicities

Typical kid brother says what he thinks.

BETH BRADLEYFemale10-12 y.o.All ethnicities

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

ALICE WENDELKENFemale10-12 y.o.All ethnicities

Know-it-all, thinks she’s perfect.

ELMER HOPKINSMale9-11 y.o.All ethnicities

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

TEDDY SHOEMAKERMale8-10 y.o.All ethnicities

Wimpy kid with glasses, asks too many questions.

IVY REEDMale10-12 y.o.All ethnicities

Beth’s best friend who is sometimes a goody-goody.