The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Youth auditions are split into two parts on your chosen night. Plan to attend both parts on a single night.

ADULT ROLES:

Grace Bradley (Female-presenting: 35-45): a genial and kind, but equally overwhelmed parishioner who takes over the annual Christmas pageant; mother to Beth and Charlie; wife to Bob.

Bob Bradley (Male-presenting: 35-45): husband to Grace and father to Beth and Charlie. A solid family man, though a bit distracted.

Mrs. Armstrong (Female-presenting: 35-50s): managerial, in voice and manner; bossy, and impatient but well-meaning.

Mrs. Slocum (Female-presenting: 35-60): a pleasant, motherly woman who is part of the parish women's auxiliary.

Mrs. Clark (Female-presenting: 35-60+): another pleasant, motherly woman who is part of the parish women's auxiliary.

Mrs. Clausing (Female-presenting: 35-60+): yet another pleasant, motherly woman who is part of the parish women's auxiliary.

Mrs. McCarthy (Female-presenting: late 30's-40s): a younger, less imperious version of Mrs. Armstrong.

Reverend Hopkins (Male-presenting: 40s+): a nervous-about-most-everything pastor; must be able to sing and lead the children's choir.

Firefighters (Male-presenting: 30-50's): ready for any fire - casting multiple firefighters of all shapes and sizes; will double as parishioners and husbands in group scenes.

YOUTH ROLES:

Beth Bradley (Female-presenting: 12-16): the show’s narrator; Grace/Bob’s daughter. Beth needs a strong voice and stage presence; is in most scenes dealing with a range of moods and situations.

Charlie Bradley (Male-presenting: 7-10): Beth’s brother - the typical kid brother.

Ralph Herdman (Male-presenting 12-14): the oldest Herdman; ragged, scroungy, slouching manner, touch of adolescent cool.

Imogene Herdman (Female-presenting: 11-13): loud, bossy, tough, crafty. The Herdman leader.

Leroy Herdman (Male-presenting 10-12): tough, very sure of himself.

Claude Herdman (Male presenting 8-10): tough, combative. A crime buddy to Ollie.

Ollie Herdman(Male or Female-presenting 8-10): tough, combative. A crime buddy to Claude.

Gladys Herdman (Female-presenting: 7-8): small, wiry, feisty. Often funny; sometimes means it.

Alice Wendleken (Female-presenting: 13-15): prim, proper, pain in the neck.

Maxine (Female-presenting: 13-16): Beth’s church Sunday school classmate.

Elmer (Male-presenting 12-13): the minister’s son; dislikes church; not fond of the Herdmans.

Hobie, David, Beverly, Juanita, Doris etc: the children's ensemble of various ages, 6-12.