THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER

By Barbara Robinson

ABOUT THE SHOW

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!

AUDITION DATES & INFORMATION

• Sept 19, 2022 | 7:30 PM
• Sept 20, 2022 | 7:30 PM
• Register for auditions here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/auditions-842649
• Where: Auditions will be held at the historic Legion Theatre
• What to Prepare: If you register in advance for auditions, you’ll receive copies of the audition sides. Please review the sides for the character(s) for which you’d like to be considered.
• Video Auditions: Only by special arrangement with the production team. Please email director Laurel Ann Lowe at president@pumphouseplayers.com if you would like to request alternative auditions due to a date conflict.
• Didn’t register in advance? Walk-ins are welcome starting at 7:30!

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• REHEARSALS: Days/times TBD. Check back for more details.
• TECH: Dec 4-9, 2022
• PERFORMANCES (8):
• Dec 9, 2022 | 8:00 PM
• Dec 10, 2022 | 3:00 PM
• Dec 10, 2022 | 8:00 PM
• Dec 11, 2022 | 3:00 PM
• Dec 16, 2022 | 8:00 PM
• Dec 17, 2022 | 8:00 PM
• Dec 17, 2022 | 3:00 PM
• Dec 18, 2022 | 3:00 PM

SHOW PERSONNEL

• Director: Laurel Ann Lowe
• Producer: TBD

ROLES AVAILABLE

All characters are listed with their ages. Any character may be played by an actor of any ethnicity.

Bradley Family (A “Typical” Family)

• Bob Bradley (Father) 35-40.
• Grace Bradley (Mother) 35-40.
• Beth Bradley (Narrator) 10-15.
• Charlie Bradley (Brother) 8-12.

The Herdmans (The Tough Kids)

• Ralph Herdman 10-15
• Imogene Herdman 10-13
• Leroy Herdman 10-13
• Claude Herdman 9-12
• Ollie Herdman 8-10
• Gladys Herdman 7-9

The Kids

• Alice Wendleken (The Mean Girl) 10-15
• Elmer Hopkins 10-13
• Maxine 9-12
• Doris 9-12
• Hobie 9-12
• David 8-10
• Beverly 7-9
• Shirley 5-7
• Juanita 5-7

The Adults

• Mrs. Armstrong (the “queen bee”) 40-60
• Mrs. McCarthy (Mrs A’s minion) 30-45
• Mrs. Slocum 30-45
• Mrs. Clark 35-60
• Mrs. Clausing 35-60
• Reverend Hopkins 30-50

NOTICE

Pumphouse Players, Inc. is a volunteer-led community theatre and does not offer pay or stipends at this time.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

While the Bartow County community level is low/green, masks are optional inside the Legion Theatre. You can find our current policy on our website.

QUESTIONS?

Email Director Laurel Ann Lowe at president@pumphouseplayers.com with any questions regarding the show or auditions.