The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Sponsored by: Springfield Theatre Centre
Directed by: Christie Lazarides-Purdy
Produced by: Jim Leach
Auditions: October 1- Registration 9 a.m.; October 2 if needed, callbacks TBA
Performances: December 2-4 & 9-11, 2011
Curtain Times: Friday and Saturday 8 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.
About the Play: The Herdmans were absolutely the worst kids in the history of the world. They lied and stole and smoked cigars (even the girls) and talked rough and hit little kids and talked back to their teachers. So it surprised just about everybody when they decided to take part in the town’s Christmas Pageant. The Herdman kids had never heard of the Christmas story, but the way they interpreted it, you’d think the story of Jesus came right out of the F.B.I. files. (They called the Wise Men a bunch of dirty spies). It was a Christmas pageant to remember. An American classic … one of the best Christmas stories ever told.
Parts needed: 4 men and 6 women (various adult ages), 8 boys and 9 girls (ages 9-15) and a singing angel choir (ages 7-10).
AUDITIONS
Auditions for the show are on Saturday, October 1. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with one hour sessions starting at 9:30 a.m. Participants are encouraged to sign up fo a session time in advance, by emailing Christie Lazarides-Purdy atBestChristmasPageant2011@gmail.com. Available session times are 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, and 4:30. Complete an audition form online by clicking on the CASTING/auditions tab. Please print the form rather than SUBMIT it. This show is technically not a musical but there will be some as part of the some. Auditionees may be asked to sing a small, simple selection as part of their audition, but no prepared audition piece is necessary.
STAFF
Director – Christie Lazarides-Purdy
Assistant Director – Craig Williams II
Producer – Jim Leach
Production Coordinator – Morgan Fishburn
Stage Manager – Jen Wallner
Production Assistant – Craig McFarland
Hair/Make-up – Emille Yeager
Costumes – Cindy Wall/Marge Roth
Props – Melody Sheehan
Lights – Justin Ball
Master Set Builder – Mac Warren