Casting Boys and Girls for "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever"

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” is casting boys and girls. Check out the information below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Beth Bradley’s church’s Christmas pageant is predictable every year -- the angel choir wears too much lipstick, the shepherds are all in their father’s bathrobes, the minister’s son is permanently cast in the role of Joseph -- 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 from the wrong side of the tracks, 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. Mary Robinson’s The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, based on her novel of the same name, is a widely beloved Christmas tale, warm and incredibly funny, full of characters both relatable and utterly unique. The large cast and age range make this show a community favorite, in which a varied, multi-generational group of performers can come together. Additional info: Performances Pay-What-You-Can Preview: December 10 at 7:30 pm December 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 at 7:30 pm December 12, 13, 19, 20 at 2:00 pm December 16 at 7:30 pm (HOLD) 5 daytime weekday performances on December 11, 15, 16, 17, 18 (Sensory) at 10:00 am Rehearsal Notes Generally, rehearsals will be held Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:00 pm until tech week. All actors must be available for all performances, including the five daytime performances. A sensory-friendly matinee will be included as part of the performance run. What to Prepare: All Actors: Please come prepared to read sides from the script. Memorization is encouraged but not required. Please see the attachment for details. If you are interested, please apply.