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The Best Christmas ​
​Pageant Ever

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​When filling out your audition application, please list any known conflicts. Conflicts, outside of the week of performances, will not exclude you from casting. Having this information just helps us create rehearsal schedules.
Audition Form

Auditions:
​September 20 & 21; 4:30 - 6:30
Directed by April Strom-Johnson

Performances will be November 30 & December 1 at 7pm, December 2 & 3 at 1m and 4pm. Performances will take place at the Webb Theatre on the campus of St. Norbert College. Rehearsals will be held at Evergreen's rehearsal space. Rehearsals will begin on Monday, September 25 and run Mondays - Thursdays; 4:45-6:15. Tech rehearsals will begin November 26 and run through November 29, times to be announced later. Additional information about rehearsals will be given out at the first rehearsal.  

Actors should be prepared to recite a 30-45 second reading of their choice. Actors will also be asked to participate in improv/acting exercises and do a cold reading from a script provided. 

All characters will be played by young actors 
All auditions & rehearsals are held at Evergreen's rehearsal space located at 1662 Morrow St, Green Bay
For additional questions about this production, the audition process, or to schedule a virtual audition, contact: 
Sherrill Revolinski at srevolinski1@gmail.com
Cast of Characters
All parts will be played by young actors, ages 8-18
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                              * All ages are just suggestions/reference;
                 the director may cast older or younger at their discretion*

Mr. Bradley  – Father of Beth & Charlie
Mrs. Bradley – Mother of Beth & Charlie; directs the pageant
Beth Bradley - the narrator; age 10-11
Charley Bradley - Beth's younger brother, age 8-9
Ralph Herdman - oldest Herdman boy; ragged, slouching manner, age 12-13
Imogene Herdman - oldest Herdman girl; loud, bossy, crafty; age 11-12
Leroy Herdman - second oldest Herdman boy; tough, sure of himself; age 10-11
Claude Herdman - third oldest Herdman boy; tough, combative; age 9-10
Ollie Herdman - Youngest Herdman boy; looking for trouble, usually Claude's partner                                    in crime; age 8-9
Gladys Herdman - Youngest Herdman; small, wiry, fierce; age 7-8
Alice Wendleken - Prim, proper, pain in the neck; age 10-11
Mrs. Armstrong - Magagerial in voice and manner; usually directs the pageant
Mrs. Slocum - Pleasant, motherly woman
Mrs. Clark - Church lady
Mrs. Clausing - Church lady
Mrs. McCarthy - younger, less authoritative version of Mrs. Armstrong
Reverend Hopkins - Church minister
Church/pageant kids:
Maxine - age 10-11
Elmer Hopkins - age 12-13
Hobie - age 9-10
David - age 8-9
Beverly - age 7-8 
Shirley - age 5-6
Juanita - age 5-6
Dois - age 9-10
Additional ensemble members: shepherds, baby angels, choir members





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 and the outrageous shenanigans of the Herdmans,“the worst kids in the history of the world.” They take over the annual pageant in a hilarious yet heartwarming tale involving Wise Men, a ham and the Angel of the Lord.
​"Providing entertaining, enriching and educational theatrical experiences for everyone."
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