Project Description:
"The Little Angels make a return visit to the Playhouse with their special spin on the Christmas Holiday!​"

In this hilarious Christmas tale, 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/Interview Dates:
Monday, Oct. 15 , 6:00 – 9:30 PM ( YOUTH ONLY) Tuesday, Oct. 16, 6:30-10:00 PM (YOUTH AND ADULT)

Callbacks or second audition/interview?
Oct. 20 1:00-5:00

Audition Requirements:
monologue not to exceed 1 minute

Describe any monetary compensation:
Actor Benefit

Character Breakdown / Project Needs
Don't forget... The Best Christmas Pageant Ever auditions are just around the corner! To schedule an audition call: 253-588-0042

Thank you for your interest in auditioning for Lakewood Playhouse’s
THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER
Directed by Marty Mackenzie
Audition Information:
Monday, Oct. 15 , 6:00 – 9:30 PM ( YOUTH ONLY)
Tuesday, Oct. 16, 6:30-10:00 PM (YOUTH AND ADULT)
Call box office to set
up audition appointment – 253-588-0042
Prepare a monologue not to exceed 1 minute
Please bring headshot and resume, if you have one.
Callbacks are Oct. 20th 1:00-5:00
First read through is October 27 from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Student Matinee, Tuesday December 18 at 10:00 AM (8:30 AM call)
Tentative Rehearsal Schedule
Mon – Fri, 7:00-10:00
Sat. 9:30-1:00
Increases as we approach Tech week

Performances:
Opening December 13, 8:00 curtain
Runs Thursday - Sunday.
Sunday matinee 2:00 curtain
Possible extra performance on Dec. 23, 8:00 curtain
Matinee performance on Dec. 24, curtain 2:00

Character Break Down:
(Ages are flexible and actor should be able to “pass” for indicated age below)
Father (Bob Bradley) – solid family man, 35-50
Mother (Grace Bradley) 30-45
Beth Bradley (Narrator) strong voice and presence, 10-11
Charlie Bradley (Brother) 7-9
Ralph Herdman – ragged, scroungy, slouching manner touch of adolescent cool, 12-14
Imogene Herdman – Loud, bossy, crafty, 10-12
Leroy Herdman – tough, sure of himself, 10-13
Claude Herdman – tough, combative, 8-10
Ollie Herdman – looking for trouble, Claudes usual partner in crime, 7-9
Glady’s Herdman – small, wiry, feisty, 7-8
Alice Wendleken – prim, proper, pain in the neck, 9-12
Mrs. Helen Armstrong – managerial in voice and manner , 40-50
Mrs. Erma Slocum – pleasant, motherly woman, 30-60
Mrs. June Clark – 30-60
Mrs. Vera Clausing – 30-60
Mrs. Edna McCarthy – a younger, less imperious version of Mrs. Armstrong, 30-40
Maxine – 9-12
Elmer Hopkins – 11-14
Hobie – 8-10
David – 7-9
Beverly – 7-8 (Baby Angel)
Fireman – 20-35
Fireman – 20-35
Shirley – 5-6
Juanita – 5-6
Doris – 9-10 (Baby Angel)
Reverend Hopkins – 30-50
Extra angel choir members, baby angels, shepherds
Approximate Total:
4 males
6 females
8 boys
9 girls

Specific submission instructions:
Call Box office for appt. 253-588-0042

Other details you need to know about these auditions:
Directed by Marty Mackenzie