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Casting Call for "The Worst Christmas Pageant Ever" Play

Burnsville, NC, United States
ID: 292325Exp: 9/6/2025
Description:

Men and women are welcome to audition for "The Worst Christmas Pageant Ever" Show. See the details below. About the project: When a group of local school students, led by Grace and Bob, decide to put on the best Christmas Pageant that the town has ever seen, they inadvertently enlist a rag-tag band of mischievous adult siblings, the Hermans, to help pull it off. After gathering at the old folks' home where they will be performing that night, the kids quickly realize that the gifts for the toy drive have all gone missing! Bradley/Bethany, being the only one with an airtight alibi, decides to take the lead and solve the crime (with a little help from the audience, that is)! Rate: There will be a small stipend provided for actors for this show. Additional info: Rehearsals: Rehearsal dates and times TBD. Likely eight rehearsals in November/ December. Performances: December 15-16, 2025 at The NuWray Hotel No need to prepare anything. Will work through some improvisation exercises as a group. If interested, please apply.

11 roles

Ivan/EvelynBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

They are loud, bossy, and tough. The leader of the Herman’s.

Ray/RachelBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

They are quieter, aloof, and occasionally kind of a cool person.

Larry/LoraineBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

They are tough and confident to a fault.

Coop/KrissBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

They are deeply mischievous, very tight with Oliver/Olivia.

Oliver/OliviaBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

They are pure trouble and enjoy the chaos, very tight with Coop/Kriss.

Gary/GertyBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The youngest. They are small and feisty.

GraceFemale18-19 y.o.All ethnicities

She is running the show, she has planned everything, she is organized and efficient. She always roots for the Hermans. Bob is her brother.

BobMale18-19 y.o.All ethnicities

He supports his sister Grace in any way he can. He’s not as organized or focused, but his heart is in the right place.

RevMale18-19 y.o.All ethnicities

He is solemn and nervous. “The old reverend type,” He is constantly watching but not casting stones. He is quiet and meager.

Arnold/Amy StrongBoth genders18-19 y.o.All ethnicities

They like to think they’re the leader of the students despite this being Grace’s show. They are bossy and aggressive.

Bradley/BethanyBoth genders18-19 y.o.All ethnicities

(The Detective): They are calm & elevated. Neutral in all ways. Trustworthy and kind.