[Capdist-auditions] Updated release/ Town Players auditions/ Oct. 12 and 13

[Laura G]

Auditioning actors and singers for our Holiday Show:
"Best Christmas Pageant Ever"
by Barbara Robinson
BCC - K111 Theatre
Friday, October 12, 2018, 6:00-8:00 PM
Saturday, October 13, 2018 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Needed are adults and children for lines and children's choir
No singing experience necessary
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***We are seeking actors and singers of all ages for roles in the show
As well as signing up volunteers for the stage and production crews.
 
Rehearsals will be held beginning Monday 12 November at BCC.
 
Show Dates - December 15/16, and 22/23 to be held in the BCC Boland Theatre.
 
 
John D. Monteverde – Director
 
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is a delightful holiday comedy based on the 1971 book by Barbara Robinson. It tells the story of The Herdmans, six delinquent children dubbed "The Worst Kids in the History of the World"  Smoking, cussing, drinking jug wine, and shoplifting, The Herdmans, go to church for the first time after being told that the Sunday School offers free donuts. Despite protests from other church members, they are given roles in the Church's annual Christmas play. The Herdman's meet Christmas head on and tell the Nativity story in a fresh, unconventional but somehow even more meaningful fashion. First published in McCall's magazine before it was adapted into a book, this modern holiday classic has sold over 800,000 copies  Our large cast of local children and adults looks forward to making this a Pittsfield family tradition.  
 
Roles being sought:   

Adults 10 (6 women, 4 men)
Grace Bradley (30-40s) Pretty "soccer mom" type. Lead role.
Bob Bradley (30-40s) Likable dad with a sense of humor
Mrs. Helen Armstrong (60+) 
Leader of the Church Ladies, very formidable, bad tempered
Mrs. Edna McCarthy (50+) her Second in Command, irritable, judgemental
Mrs. Irma Slocum, (30-40s) younger Church Lady, motherly, nervous
Mrs. Clark (40+) another Church Lady
Mrs. Clausing (40+) another Church Lady
Rev. Hopkins (40- 50s) The Minister. Mild mannered. Easily bullied. 
Two Firemen (30-50) Helpful.

Children (10 - 5 boys and 5 girls)
Beth Bradley (12-13) smart, confident, the play's narrator
Charlie Bradley (10-11) her smart-alek kid brother. 
Alice Wendelken (12-13), prissy, spoiled, a pain in the neck
Ralph Herdman (13-14) slouchy, rude, juvenile delinquent
Imogene Herdman (12-13) shifty, mean, dangerous
Leroy Herdman (11-12) a school bully
Olly Herdman (10-11) his partner in crime
Claude Herdman (9-10) grubby, vandal
Gladys Herdman (8-9) little, aggressive. ferocious. 
Maxine (12-13) Beths' friend. Narrates the pageant

Plus a large childrens choir
Angels - Girls ages 10 - 14
Shepherds - Boys ages 10 - 14
Baby Angels - All kids, 9 and under. 
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