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Casting Performers for "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" Play

Rockwall, TX, United States
ID: 267201Exp: 10/4/2024
Description:

Performers are encouraged to audition for "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" show. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids--probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won't believe the mayhem - and the fun - when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head-on! This delightful comedy is adapted from the best-selling Young Adult book, and has become a holiday staple for theater across the United States! Features plenty of great roles for children and adults, a few favorite Christmas Carols, and a lot of laughs! Rate: There is no compensation for any of the actors. Additional info: Audition Requirements: -Please bring a headshot or photo of yourself. -Please bring a theatrical resume if you have one. -There will be a cold reading from the script. -Review the attached rehearsal/performance calendar and bring conflicts to auditions. Time Commitment: Please make sure you can fully commit to the rehearsal period and performance schedule before auditioning. Rehearsals begin immediately upon casting (typically rehearsals will be held on Mon/Tues/Thurs 6:30-10 pm and occasionally on Saturdays and Sundays. Performance Dates: November 22 - December 8. If interested, please apply.

10 roles

Grace BradleyFemale35-45 y.o.All ethnicities

Mother, anguished director of Christmas Pageant.

Bob BradleyMale35-45 y.o.All ethnicities

Father, Ward Cleaver type with a sense of humor

Beth BradleyFemale18-21 y.o.All ethnicities

Narrator of the story (many lines)

Charlie BradleyMale18-21 y.o.All ethnicities

Traditional kid brother (many lines)

Imogene HerdmanFemale18-21 y.o.All ethnicities

Loud, bossy, crafty, (many lines)

Mrs. SlocumFemale30-60 y.o.All ethnicities

Pleasant, motherly type

Mrs. ClarkFemale30-60 y.o.All ethnicities

Pleasant, motherly type

Mrs. ClausingFemale20-60 y.o.All ethnicities

Pleasant, motherly type

Mrs. McCarthyFemale40-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Snooty, a younger version of Mrs. Armstrong

FiremenMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities