Show: THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER
Theater: Barley Sheaf Players
Theater Website: https://www.barleysheaf.org/auditioninfo
Theater Phone: (610) 363-7075
Start date of auditions: 09/13/2026
THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER
Audition Dates/Times
Sunday, September 13 @ 2pm
Monday, September 14 @ 7pm
Callbacks will be held
Wednesday, September 16 @ 7pm
Location:
810 N Whitford Rd
Lionville, PA 19353
It is time again for the annual church Christmas Pageant. The Bradleys have two children that have always participated in the pageant. Every year it is the same; same director, same characters, same story…But not this year! The director was in an accident and can’t direct. An undesirable clan of six Herdman children show up and want to get involved. Craziness and conflict ensue. Acceptance and understanding are demonstrated, and in the end the unpredictable happens. A touching moment when the true meaning of Christmas is discovered. A holiday tradition here at Barley Sheaf with an amazing cast of all ages, it really is the Best Christmas Pageant Ever!
For auditions we will be doing readings from the script and singing some Christmas Carols.
There is nothing auditioners need to prepare for ahead of time.
We love to cast families when possible to enjoy this experience together. Ages 5 and up!
Key Roles: (ages are suggestive)
Bob Bradley (Father) – 30s
Mrs. Armstrong – 50s, former director
Grace Bradley (Mother) – 30s, has to direct
Church Ladies – 30+
Beth Bradley – 10 -11, narrator
Charlie Bradley – 8-9, kid brother
Alice Wendelken – 10-11, prim, proper
Elmer Hopkins – 12-13, preacher’s son
Ralph Herdman – 12-13, scrungy, slouchy, oldest brother
Reverend Hopkins – 40+
Imogene Herdman – 11-12, loud, bossy
Leroy Herdman – 10 -11, tough
Claude Herdman – 9-10, combative
Ollie Herdman – 8-9, looking for trouble
Gladys – 7-8, small, fiesty
Rehearsals will typically be Sundays from 2pm – 5pm, Mondays and Wednesdays from 7pm – 9pm for children, weeknights may run later for adults.
Please check calendars for availability on these key dates:
Including Thanksgiving weekend beginning Thursday 11/26, and any school activities that are required like choir or band concerts.
Set Building: Sat. 11/21 9am and 11/28 9am (the Saturday after Thanksgiving)
Tech Week begins the Sunday after Thanksgiving: Sun. 11/29 2pm, – 5pm, Mon. 11/30, Tues. 12/1, and Wed. 12/2 7pm-10pm (Rehearsals may run later.)
Performance Dates & Times
Evenings:
December 4, 5, 11, 12, 2026 — 7pm
Matinees:
December 6*, 13, 2026 — 2pm
We will ask for any date or time conflicts to be provided at auditions.
