The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Auditions

The Brigham City Fine Arts Center is pleased to announce auditions for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson.

Auditions will be held on 

Thursday, September 25 from 6:00-8:00 pm and 

Saturday, September 27 from 9-11 am. 

Auditions will be held at the Fine Arts Center, 58 S 100 W, Brigham City. All roles are open. All roles are volunteer.

Director: Richelle Sutton

Ages: 5 and up - Great for families! We need both adults and children.

Performances:

Thursday, December  4 - 7:30 pm

Friday, December 5 - 7:30 pm

Saturday, December 6 - 7:30 pm

Monday, December 8 - 7:30 pm

Thursday, December 11 - 7:30 pm

Friday, December 12 - 7:30 pm

Saturday, December 13 - 2:00 pm

Saturday, December 13 - 7:30 pm

Rehearsals

Rehearsals will be held Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Saturday mornings will be added in November. Additional rehearsals will be added as we get closer to opening night. Please see the conflict calendar for the full schedule. 

Please be prepared to recite a comedic monologue of your choice (about 1 minute) or select one of these monologues. Memorized preferred. 

Please bring your audition form, conflict calendar and a headshot (if available).

Audition Form

Conflict Calendar

In an effort to limit the wait time, please sign up for an audition time. Walk-ins will be welcome, but priority will be given to those with a scheduled audition time.

Sign up here

If you are unable to attend auditions, video auditions will be accepted until midnight on Friday, September 26th. Please submit your video audition here. 

Callbacks, if needed, will be held on Monday, September 29th, by invitation

"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" revolves around the Herdman siblings, known for being the worst kids in town, who unexpectedly take over the annual church Christmas pageant. Their disruptive behavior and unfamiliarity with the Christmas story lead to chaos, but also a unique and heartfelt interpretation of the Nativity story. The pageant, usually a predictable affair, becomes a transformative experience for the community, highlighting themes of grace, forgiveness, and the unexpected ways people can encounter faith. 

Father (Bob Bradley) – Solid family man, 35-38

Mother (Grace Bradley) – Trim, attractive, 35ish

Beth Bradley – The narrator, strong voice and presence, 10-11

Charlie Bradley – Traditional kid brother, 8-9

Ralph Herdman – Ragged, scroungy, slouching manner, touch of adolescent cool, 12-13

Imogene Herdman – Loud, bossy, crafty, 11-12

Leroy Herdman – Tough, sure of himself, 10-11

Claude Herdman – Tough, combative, 9-10

Ollie Herdman – Looking for trouble, Claude's usual partner in crime, 8-9

Gladys Herdman – Small, wiry, fiesty, 7-8

Alice Wendleken – Prim, proper, pain in the neck, 10-11

Mrs. Armstrong – Largish woman, managerial in voice and manner, 50ish

Mrs. Slocum – Pleasant, motherly woman, 35-60

Mrs. Clark – 35-60

Mrs. Clausing – 35-60 Piano experience preferred, to play the piano for the pageant

Mrs. McCarthy – A younger, less imperious version of Mrs. Armstrong, middle 40s

Reverend Hopkins – middle to late 40s

Fireman – 20-30

Fireman - 20-30

Maxine – 10-11

Elmer Hopkins – 12-13

Hobie – 9-10

David – 8-9

Beverly – 7-8

Shirley – 5-6

Juanita – 5-6

Doris – 9-10

Ensemble: Extra angel choir members, baby angels, shepherds, churchgoers