The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Director to be determined

Musical Direction by Derek Hakes


One of the most beloved Christmas shows (and one of our most popular) returns again to the playhouse.  This play tells the story of six children - the Herdman's - who are the epitome of naughty.  Alright, evil.  They have never attended a church service in their life.  After they become a part of - rather, mutinize - the annual church play, the question becomes whether this year's play will be the best ever or one that is just soon forgotten.

Audition Information
Auditions for this year's Pageant will soon be announced.  Auditioners should come prepared to do a cold read from the script.  Additionally, this year's production features the usage of handbells.  A two octave set of Malmark handbells will be the primary accompanying instrument.  All actors will be trained to ring.

The show will run three weekends: November 27-29, December 4-6, and December 11-13.


Cast Information
Please note: adult roles are listed in this panel while child roles are listed in the right panel
Character Name Description Stage Age Actor Playing Role
Mother Cool, calm, and collected 30-45 TBD
Mrs. Armstrong Bossy and managerial 25-60 TBD
Mrs. Edna McCarthy Wants to be Mrs. Armstrong 30-60 TBD
Mrs. Irma Slocum Chorus 25-60 TBD
Mrs. Jane Clark Chorus 25-60 TBD
Mrs. Vera Clausing Chorus 25-60 TBD
Father Solid, family man 30-45 TBD
Adult chorus Primary adult chorus 14+ TBD
Reverend Hopkins Leader of the church 20-60 TBD
Fireman #1 No lines Any TBD
Fireman #2 No lines Any TBD

 

Character Name Description Stage Age Actor Playing Role
Beth Co-narrator; a bit cynical 10-15 TBD
Brenda Co-narrator; nice 10-15 TBD
Imogene Herdman Loud and bossy; tough 11-15 TBD
Gladys Herdman Small, fiery, and crafty 7-11 TBD
Alice Wendleken Stuck up snob, very meticulous 10-14 TBD
Maxine Gossip 8-14 TBD
Beverly Youth 7-12 TBD
Shirley Youth 7-12 TBD
Juanita Youth 7-12 TBD
Doris Youth 7-12 TBD
Charlie Traditional little brother 10-15 TBD
Leroy Herdman Tough, sure of himself 10-14 TBD
Ralph Herdman Tough, adolescent cool 12-15 TBD
Claude Herdman Tough and combative 8-12 TBD
Ollie Herdman Looking for trouble 7-10 TBD
Elmer or Ellen Pessimist; gloomy 8-16 TBD
Hobie or Helen Youth 7-12 TBD
David or Delia Youth 7-12 TBD
Youth chorus Primary youth chorus 14- TBD