Auditions for ''The Best Christmas Pageant Ever''

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The Albright Theatre Company announces auditions for "The Best Chrostmas Pageant Ever"! Come be a part of this holiday favorite! “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” by Barbara Robinson October 2 &3 Sunday: Auditions for ages 6-10 at 1pm and Auditions for ages 11-16 at 4pm Monday: Auditions for ages 16-50 at 7:30pm Albright Theatre 100 N. Island Ave Batavia, IL 60510 The Albright Theatre is located on the 3rd floor of the government building. Auditions may consist of acting exercises, cold readings from the script and/or group singing (depending upon the role and thereading level of the actor). Callbacks are optional and may be held on Tuesday, October 4 at 7:30pm (by invitation only). Take cover! The Herdmans are coming back to the Albright for the Christmas Pageant tryouts and everyone is horrified. Why? Because they steal, burn down buildings, andterrorize the neighborhood! Your family will love this story of how the Herdmans and their communitylearn to work together, while learning the true meaning of Christmas! “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” is a family favorite that always gets a special Albright touch and proudly showcases the theatre’s younger actors. Casting 8 Adult roles (ages 25-50) and 20+ Children’s Roles (ages 6 and up). CHILDREN’S ROLES (ages 6 and up) Beth Bradley – The narrator, strong voice and presence. Mustbe a strong reader. Charlie Bradley – Lovable kid brother. Ralph Herdman – The oldest Herdman child, tough, sarcastic and surly. Imogene Herdman – The oldest girl, she is bossy and domineering, buthas a softer side. Leroy Herdman – A schoolyard bully. Charlie’s nemesis. *Ollie Herdman – A troublemaker, Claude’s partner in crime. *Claude Herdman – A troublemaker, Ollie’s partner. Gladys Herdman – Youngest Herdman. Small, wirey, feisty. Alice Wendelken – Prim, proper, pain inthe neck, know-it-all. Maxine - Another "goody-goody" girl who narrates the pageant. Elmer Hopkins – The Reverend's son. Christmas Pageant Kids – ages 6-10 Hobie, David, Doris, Juanita – These roles have minimal lines) Baby Angels/ Angel Choir – Non-speaking roles for younger actors. Will sing a couple simple Christmas Carols in a group (Casting up to 10 actors) ADULT ROLES (ages 25-50) Grace Bradley – Mother of Beth and Charlie, and new director of the Christmas pageant. Bob Bradley – Grace's husband, an average American dad. *Reverend Hopkins – Church pastor. Helen Armstrong– Longtime director of the Pageant. Middle-aged. Mrs. McCarthy, Mrs. Slocum, Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Clausing – The Queen Bee and her worker bees, they are described as “typical church ladies.” *These roles are not gender specific. Performance Dates for “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” are December 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 & 18. Fridays at 7:30pm, Saturdays at 2:30pm & 7:30pm and Sundaysat 2:30pm. Please contact The Albright Theatre Company at 630-406-8838, visit www.albrighttheatre.com, find them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter for more updates and information. The Albright Theatre Company is a not-for-profit organization that is membership driven and reliesupon volunteer actors.