Licensing: Concord Theatricals (Samuel French, Inc.)
By: Barbara Robinson
Program: Spotlight on Faith
Director: Jazzlyn Threlkeld
Cost:FREE (Spotlight on Faith participation is free)
WHO
Ages: 7+ welcome
Cast size (per Concord listing): 6w, 4m, 9 girls, 8 boys (often flexible/expandable)
AUDITIONS
Date: Saturday, September 19
Time: 3:30 PM
Location: The Spotlight Playhouse (Berea, KY)
WHAT TO PREPARE
- Cold reads from the script
- Monologues are welcome, but not required
PERFORMANCES
December 4, 6, 11, 12, & 13
(We are skipping December 5 because all Spotlight on Faith participants are encouraged to join us in the Berea Christmas Parade.)
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 worst kids in the history of the world. The Herdmans lie, steal, bully, and cause chaos everywhere they go… so of course they decide they want the lead roles in the Christmas story.
But as the pageant spirals into total mayhem (and somehow becomes the most unforgettable one the town has ever seen), the whole community is surprised to discover something real underneath the mess. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is funny, sweet, and full of heart—perfect for the whole family.
Cast / Characters
(Expanded/ensemble-friendly — we can add more kids as needed!)
Adults
- Grace Bradley (the narrator / mom)
- Bob Bradley (dad)
- Mrs. Armstrong (church lady)
- Mrs. Slocum (church lady)
- Mrs. Merrill (church lady)
- Reverend Hopkins
- Alice Wendleken (Sunday School teacher)
Kids
- Ralph Herdman
- Imogene Herdman
- Leroy Herdman
- Claude Herdman
- Ollie Herdman
- Gladys Herdman
- Beth Bradley
- Charlie Bradley
- Gladys’ friend / other kids as needed
- The Angel of the Lord
- Mary
- Joseph
- The Three Wise Men
- The Shepherds
- The Innkeeper
- The Baby Jesus (doll/prop)