THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER
The Musical
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 biting or cigar-smoking in Bethlehem, and while these kids have never even heard the Christmas story, they definitely have rewrites! Soon everyone is calling for reluctant director Grace Bradley to cancel the whole thing. It’s up to Bradley 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.
Directed by Jared Sparks
PERFORMANCE DATES:
December 10 – December 19, 2021
Fridays & Saturdays @ 8:15pm / Sundays @ 2:15pm
Tickets: Adults $15 - Seniors / Students $ 13
** Tickets are available through our on line Box Office **
For more information call (330) 896-0339 or email tickets@theatre815.com
Produced by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing. (www.broadwaylicensing.com)
Theatre 8:15 proudly announces auditions for THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER - The Musical
SYNOPSIS: 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 biting or cigar-smoking in Bethlehem, and while these kids have never even heard the Christmas story, they definitely have rewrites! Soon everyone is calling for reluctant director Grace Bradley to cancel the whole thing. It’s up to Bradley 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.
Directed/Musically Directed by: Jared Sparks
Choreographer: TBD
Stage Manager: TBD
Auditions will be held on Tuesday, October 19th and Wednesday, October 20th from 6:00-8:00pm
All auditioners are asked to come prepared with one minute of a song of their choosing. Auditoners will also be asked to cold read from the script. (Music auditions are to be a capella or with accompaniment tracks if you have them accessible).
COVID-19 PROTOCOL: We are asking that you remained masked while at auditions if you are unvaccinated and/or under the age of 12. All COVID-19 protocols will be followed to the best of our ability throughout the auditions and rehearsal process.
Performances: December 10th-19th (Fridays and Saturdays at 8:15pm and Sundays at 2:15pm
ROLES AVAILABLE:
Ralph Herdman (male, 12-14, any ethnicity) - the oldest and coolest of the Herdman children. He's the enforcer.
Imogene Herdman (female, 12-14, any ethnicity) - leader of the Herdmans. She's loud, bossy and crafty.
Leroy Herdman (male, 11-13, any ethnicity) - Ralph's backup. Very confident in the muscle department.
Claude Herdman (male, 10-12, any ethnicity) - scrappy and smart.
Ollie Herdman (male, 9-11, any ethnicity) - a bit of a naive urchin who follows the older boys' leads.
Gladys Herdman (female, 8-10, any ethnicity) - little but fierce. Nothing scares Gladys.
Grace Bradley (female, 30s-40s, any ethnicity) - sweet, good-humored, slightly frazzled mom.
Bob Bradley (male, 30s-40s, any ethnicity) - easygoing dad, wry sense of humor
Charlie Bradley (male, 10-12, any ethnicity) - typical kid brother, says what he thinks.
Beth Bradley (female, 11-13, any ethnicity) - Charlie's older and wiser sister. She's honest and kind.
Helen Armstrong (female, 40s-50s, any ethnicity) - organized steamroller. She's always in charge
Reverend Hopkins (male, 40s-50s, any ethnicity) - occasionally befuddled, always well-meaning
Luanne (female, 30s-40s, any ethnicity) - sassy, tells it like it is
Betty (female, 30s-40s, any ehnicity) - sweet southerner, call everyone "honey"
Connie (female, 30s-40s, any ethnicity) - direct, no-nonsense type
Alice Wendleken (female, 11-14, any ethnicity) - know-it-all. She thinks she's perfect.
Elmer Hopkins (male, 10-13, any ethnicity) - preacher's kid, which means he needs to behave and be nice.
Teddy Shoemaker (male, 9-13, any ethnicity) - wimpy kid with glasses, asks too many questions.
Ivy Reed (female, 11-14, any ethnicity) - Beth's earnest friend who is sometimes a goody-goody.
Extras as needed to play angels and shepherds in the pageant.
All questions should be directed to the direct at jared.sparks1010@gmail.com
Theatre 8:15 proudly announces auditions for THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER - The Musical
SYNOPSIS: 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 biting or cigar-smoking in Bethlehem, and while these kids have never even heard the Christmas story, they definitely have rewrites! Soon everyone is calling for reluctant director Grace Bradley to cancel the whole thing. It’s up to Bradley 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.
Directed/Musically Directed by: Jared Sparks
Choreographer: TBD
Stage Manager: TBD
Auditions will be held on Tuesday, October 19th and Wednesday, October 20th from 6:00-8:00pm
All auditioners are asked to come prepared with one minute of a song of their choosing. Auditoners will also be asked to cold read from the script. (Music auditions are to be a capella or with accompaniment tracks if you have them accessible).
COVID-19 PROTOCOL: We are asking that you remained masked while at auditions if you are unvaccinated and/or under the age of 12. All COVID-19 protocols will be followed to the best of our ability throughout the auditions and rehearsal process.
Performances: December 10th-19th (Fridays and Saturdays at 8:15pm and Sundays at 2:15pm
ROLES AVAILABLE:
Ralph Herdman (male, 12-14, any ethnicity) - the oldest and coolest of the Herdman children. He's the enforcer.
Imogene Herdman (female, 12-14, any ethnicity) - leader of the Herdmans. She's loud, bossy and crafty.
Leroy Herdman (male, 11-13, any ethnicity) - Ralph's backup. Very confident in the muscle department.
Claude Herdman (male, 10-12, any ethnicity) - scrappy and smart.
Ollie Herdman (male, 9-11, any ethnicity) - a bit of a naive urchin who follows the older boys' leads.
Gladys Herdman (female, 8-10, any ethnicity) - little but fierce. Nothing scares Gladys.
Grace Bradley (female, 30s-40s, any ethnicity) - sweet, good-humored, slightly frazzled mom.
Bob Bradley (male, 30s-40s, any ethnicity) - easygoing dad, wry sense of humor
Charlie Bradley (male, 10-12, any ethnicity) - typical kid brother, says what he thinks.
Beth Bradley (female, 11-13, any ethnicity) - Charlie's older and wiser sister. She's honest and kind.
Helen Armstrong (female, 40s-50s, any ethnicity) - organized steamroller. She's always in charge
Reverend Hopkins (male, 40s-50s, any ethnicity) - occasionally befuddled, always well-meaning
Luanne (female, 30s-40s, any ethnicity) - sassy, tells it like it is
Betty (female, 30s-40s, any ehnicity) - sweet southerner, call everyone "honey"
Connie (female, 30s-40s, any ethnicity) - direct, no-nonsense type
Alice Wendleken (female, 11-14, any ethnicity) - know-it-all. She thinks she's perfect.
Elmer Hopkins (male, 10-13, any ethnicity) - preacher's kid, which means he needs to behave and be nice.
Teddy Shoemaker (male, 9-13, any ethnicity) - wimpy kid with glasses, asks too many questions.
Ivy Reed (female, 11-14, any ethnicity) - Beth's earnest friend who is sometimes a goody-goody.
Extras as needed to play angels and shepherds in the pageant.
All questions should be directed to the direct at jared.sparks1010@gmail.com
