The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Auditions Avenue Arts Marketplace & Theatre announces auditions for THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER Located at 324 Cleveland Ave. NW Canton, Ohio 44702 SYNOPSIS: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! This delightful comedy is adapted from the best-selling Young Adult book, and has become a holiday staple for groups across the United States! Features plenty of great roles for children and adults, a few favorite Christmas Carols, and a lot of laughs! The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. Directed by: Katie Wells Auditions will be held on Tuesday, October 22nd and Wednesday, October 23rd from 7-9pm All auditioners are asked to come prepared to cold read from the script. We also ask that you bring a current headshot and resume with you to auditions. Rehearsals will begin on October 27th and generally run Sunday through Thursday evenings. Performances: December 13th, 14th, 20th, and 21st at 8pm and December 15th at 2pm TO SIGN UP FOR AUDITIONS, PLEASE VISIT: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c4bafa82ca3fe3-thebest <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c4bafa82ca3fe3-thebest> CHARACTERS: Bob Bradley (Male, 30s) - The father, solid family man Grace Bradley (Female, 30s) - The mother, trim and attractive Beth Bradley (Female, 10-11) - The narrator, strong voice and presence Charlie Bradley (Male, 8-9) - Traditional kid brother Ralph Herdman (Male, 12-13) - Ragged, scroungy, slouching manner, touch of adolescent cool Imogene Herdman (Female, 11-12) - loud, bossy, crafty Leroy Herdman (Male, 10-11) - tough, sure of himself Claude Herdman (Male, 9-10) - tough, combative Ollie Herman (Male, 8-9) - looking for trouble, Claude's usual partner in crime Gladys Herdman (Female, 7-8) - small, wiry, fiesty Alice Wendleken (Female, 10-11) - Prim, proper, pain in the neck Mrs. Armstrong (Female, 50s) - largish woman, managerial in voice and manner Mrs. Slocum (Female, 30s-60s) - pleasant, motherly woman Mrs. Clark (Female, 30s-60s) Mrs. Clausing (Female, 30s-60s) Mrs. McCarthy (Female, mid-40s) - a younger, less imperious version of Mrs. Armstrong Maxine (Female, 10-11) Elmer Hopkins (Male, 12-13) Hobie (Male, 9-10) David (Male 8-9) Beverly (Female, 7-8) 2 Firemen (Male, 25-30) Shirley (Female, 5-6) Juanita (Female, 5-6) Doris (Female, 9-10) Reverend Hopkins (Male, 40s) Ensemble - Extra angel choir members, baby angels, shepherds. ***Doubling may occur, if needed***