Whether you're brand new to the stage or a seasoned performer, we welcome everyone to audition for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical!
Come prepared to showcase your acting, singing, and character skills. This heartwarming and hilarious holiday musical is filled with memorable characters, energetic ensemble numbers, and plenty of opportunities for performers of all ages to shine.
Please come prepared to sing a song of your choice. Auditioners should provide their own accompaniment track on a USB drive or a Bluetooth-enabled device. No accompanist will be provided. Please select a song that best showcases your vocal abilities. Songs from The Best Christmas Pageant Ever are welcome, but not required.
Auditioners may also be asked to participate in cold readings from the script and simple movement exercises during callbacks.
There is no role too small. From principal characters to ensemble members, every performer plays an important part in bringing this beloved Christmas story to life. We encourage performers of all experience levels to audition.
Cast of Characters
The Herdman Kids
RALPH – The oldest and coolest. He’s the enforcer, age 13.
IMOGENE – Leader of the Herdmans. She’s loud, bossy and crafty, age 12.
LEROY – Ralph’s backup. Very confident in the muscle department, age 11.
CLAUDE – Scrappy and smart, age 10.
OLLIE – A bit of a naïve urchin who follows the older boys’ leads, age 9.
GLADYS – Little but fierce. Nothing scares Gladys, age 8.
The Bradleys
GRACE – Sweet, good-humored, slightly frazzled mom, 35-40ish.
BOB – Easygoing dad, wry sense of humor, 35-40ish.
CHARLIE – Typical kid brother, says what he thinks, age 10.
BETH – Charlie’s older and wiser sister. She’s honest and kind, age 11.
Church People
HELEN ARMSTRONG – Organized steamroller. She’s always in charge, 40-50ish.
REVEREND HOPKINS – Occasionally befuddled, always well-meaning, 40-50ish.
Church Ladies
LUANNE – Sassy, tells it like it is, 35-40ish.
BETTY – Sweet southerner, calls everyone “honey,” 30-40ish.
CONNIE – Direct, no-nonsense type, 30-40ish.
Kids
ALICE WENDLEKEN – Know-it-all. She thinks she’s perfect, age 11.
ELMER HOPKINS – Preacher’s kid, which means he needs to behave and be nice, age 10.
TEDDY SHOEMAKER – Wimpy kid with glasses, asks too many questions, age 9.
IVY REED – Beth’s earnest friend who is sometimes a goody-goody, 11.
Additional cast needs include various kids to play angels and shepherds in the pageant and possibly other kids in lunchroom.
