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"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" the Musical Seeks Young Talent

Woonsocket, RI, United States
ID: 613180Exp: 9/7/2026
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Seeking young talent for "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" the musical. See the details below. About the project: The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world–so when they crash Sunday school and demand parts in the Christmas pageant, the whole town panics. There’s not supposed to be fighting or cigar-smoking in Bethlehem, and while these kids have never even heard the Christmas story, they definitely have rewrites! Soon everyone from the terrified pint-sized shepherds to the furious church ladies are calling for first-time director Grace to cancel the whole thing. But it’s up to her and the Reverend to help their community see the Christmas story and the Herdman kids through new eyes in this buoyant musical adaptation of the funny and touching holiday classic. Silent night? Not a chance. But sometimes a little joyful noise is just right for Christmas. Additional info: Rehearsals will start September 27th PERFORMANCES: December 11-19, 2026 Please prepare to sing at least 12 measures of a song. Bring an accompaniment track; no pianist will be provided. Sides will be provided at auditions. And be prepared to dance! If you are interested, please apply.

12 roles

Ralph HerdmannMale13-14 y.o.All ethnicities

The oldest and coolest. He’s the enforcer.

Imogene HerdmannFemale12-13 y.o.All ethnicities

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

Leroy HerdmannMale11-12 y.o.All ethnicities

Ralph’s backup. Very confident in the muscle department.

Claude HerdmannMale10-11 y.o.All ethnicities

Scrappy and smart.

Ollie HerdmannMale9-10 y.o.All ethnicities

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

Gladys HerdmannFemale8-9 y.o.All ethnicities

Little but fierce. Nothing scares her.

CharlieMale10-11 y.o.All ethnicities

Typical kid brother, says what he thinks.

BethFemale11-12 y.o.All ethnicities

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

Alice WendlekenFemale11-12 y.o.All ethnicities

Know-it-all. She thinks she’s perfect.

Elmer HopkinsMale10-11 y.o.All ethnicities

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

Teddy ShoemakerMale9-10 y.o.All ethnicities

Wimpy kid with glasses, asks too many questions.

Ivy ReedFemale11-12 y.o.All ethnicities

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