Garfield Players is holding auditions for our holiday production of Barbara Robinson’s *The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!* Directed by Keely Joel Sajovie Assistant Director: Kim Simbeck Auditions: *Sunday September 10th from 6-8pm* and *Monday, September 11th from 7-9pm* Located at Garfield Heights Fire Station: *5115 Turney Rd, Garfield Heights, OH 44125 (enter from McCracken Road)* Show dates: December 1st, 2nd, 8th, and 9th at 7pm, December 10th at 2pm Audition will consist of group improvisation and readings from the script. Please be prepared to arrive by the start time on the day you are auditioning and stay for the entire two hours if necessary. Resume is optional. You only need to attend one day of auditions, and there will be no callbacks for this production. Rehearsals will begin the week after auditions and will consist of 2 weekday evenings with possible weekend afternoon per week, based on cast availability. Seeking performers of all ages, races, genders, and ethnicities. Seasoned actors and newcomers to the stage welcome. Contact director Keely Sajovie with any questions at keelysajovie@gmail.com. *All Roles Available!* *Adults* *(some adult roles may be doubled)* *Kids* *(7 and up, ages flexible)* Grace Bradley-*mother of Beth and Charlie, director of the Christmas Pageant* Beth Bradley-*the narrator* Bob Bradley-*father of Beth and Charlie* Charlie Bradley-*Beth’s brother* Mrs. Armstrong-*usually in charge of the Pageant, until she sprains her ankle* Ralph Herdman Imogene Herdman Leroy Herdman Claude Herdman Ollie Herdman Gladys Herdman-*siblings, the neighborhood bullies* Mrs. Slocum Mrs. Clark Mrs. Clausing Mrs. McCarthy- *other neighbors* Alice Wendleken-*always plays Mary in the Pageant* 2 Firemen Elmer Hopkins-*the Reverend’s son, always plays Joseph* Reverend Hopkins Maxine Hobie David Beverly Shirley Juanita Doris-*other kids in the pageant* Chorus of Angels and Shepherds