Seeking Kids for "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" Show
Child performers 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 kids – probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won’t believe the mayhem – and the fun – when the Herdmans collide head-on with the story of Christmas! This delightful show is adapted from the bestselling Young Adult book, and has become a holiday staple for groups across the United States. The crowd-pleasing comedy features plenty of great roles for children and adults, a few favorite Christmas Carols, and lots of laughs. Additional info: Actors should wear comfortable clothing and come prepared to move. There will be a dance call. Familiarizing yourself with songs from the musical is strongly encouraged. Prepare a 32 bar (one minute) selection from the show. CALLBACK DATES: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15 (6:00-8:00 PM) REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: Rehearsals begin TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21st. Rehearsals are Monday-Thursday from 6:00-8:00 PM | Oct 21-Nov 25 THANKSGIVING BREAK (No Rehearsal): Nov 26th-30th TECH SCHEDULE: Dec 1 – 4 (6:00-9:00 PM), Dec 7 (1:00-5:00 PM), Dec 8-10 (6:00-9:00 PM) PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: Preview (Pay What You Can) Thursday, December 11 (7:30 PM) Friday, December 12 (7:30 PM) Saturday, December 13 (7:30 PM) Sunday, December 14 (2:00 PM) Thursday, December 18 (7:30 PM) Friday, December 19 (7:30 PM) Saturday, December 20 (2:00 & 7:30 PM) Sunday, December 21 (2:00 PM) - Strike of the set, costumes, and props that will take place following the show. A parent/guardian will be responsible for assisting each youth performer. If interested, please apply.
20 roles
Girl, the narrator, strong voice and presence.
Traditional kid brother
Boy, Ragged, scroungy, slouching manner, touch of adolescent cool
Girl, loud, bossy, crafty
Boy, tough, sure of himself
Boy, tough, combative, always is with Ollie
Any Gender, looking for trouble, Claude’s usual partner in crime
Girl. small, wiry, feisty
Girl, prim, proper, pain in the neck.