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Seeking Kids for "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" Show

South Bend, IN, United States
ID: 591148Exp: 10/13/2025
Description:

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

Beth BradleyFemale10-12 y.o.All ethnicities

Girl, the narrator, strong voice and presence.

Charlie BradleyMale8-9 y.o.All ethnicities

Traditional kid brother

Ralph HerdmanMale12-13 y.o.All ethnicities

Boy, Ragged, scroungy, slouching manner, touch of adolescent cool

Imogene HerdmanFemale11-12 y.o.All ethnicities

Girl, loud, bossy, crafty

Leroy HerdmanMale10-11 y.o.All ethnicities

Boy, tough, sure of himself

Claude HerdmanMale9-10 y.o.All ethnicities

Boy, tough, combative, always is with Ollie

Ollie HerdmanMale8-9 y.o.All ethnicities

Any Gender, looking for trouble, Claude’s usual partner in crime

Gladys HerdmanFemale7-8 y.o.All ethnicities

Girl. small, wiry, feisty

Alice WendlekenFemale10-12 y.o.All ethnicities

Girl, prim, proper, pain in the neck.

MaxineFemale10-12 y.o.All ethnicities

Elmer HopkinsMale12-13 y.o.All ethnicities

HobieBoth genders9-10 y.o.All ethnicities

DavidMale8-9 y.o.All ethnicities

BeverlyFemale7-8 y.o.All ethnicities

ShirleyFemale5-6 y.o.All ethnicities

JuanitaFemale5-6 y.o.All ethnicities

DorisFemale9-10 y.o.All ethnicities

Extra angel choir membersBoth genders8-15 y.o.All ethnicities

Baby AngelsBoth genders5-7 y.o.All ethnicities

ShepherdsBoth genders5-7 y.o.All ethnicities