Casting Singers for "Best Christmas Pageant Ever" Show

The oldest Herdman girl, bossy, loud, and the leader of the siblings.

The oldest Herdman boy, considered the “enforcer” and the coolest of the siblings.

A Herdman boy who is confident in his physical strength, often seen as Ralph’s backup.

A scrappy and intelligent Herdman boy.

A Herdman boy who tends to follow the lead of his older siblings.

The youngest Herdman, fierce and fearless, not intimidated by anyone

The mother and narrator of the story, a good-humored and slightly frazzled woman who takes on the challenge of directing the pageant.

Grace’s easygoing husband and the narrator’s father.

The younger Bradley child, a typical kid who speaks his mind.

The older Bradley child, honest, kind, and the narrator’s older sister

A take-charge, organized woman who usually directs the pageant but is in the hospital at the start of the story.

A well-meaning but occasionally confused minister.

A know-it-all girl who usually plays Mary in the pageant and is initially critical of the Herdmans.

The Reverend’s son, expected to behave and be nice.

A timid boy with glasses who asks a lot of questions.

Beth’s earnest friend who can sometimes be a bit of a goody-goody.

A sassy church lady who tells it like it is.

A sweet southern woman who calls everyone “honey”.

A direct and no-nonsense church lady.