The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world–so when they crash Sunday school and demand parts in the Christmas pageant, the whole town panics. There’s not supposed to be biting or cigar-smoking in Bethlehem, and while these kids have never even heard the Christmas story, they definitely have rewrites! Soon, everyone is calling for reluctant director Grace Bradley to cancel the whole thing. It’s up to the Bradleys and the Reverend to help their community see the Christmas story and the Herdman kids through new eyes in this buoyant musical adaptation of the funny and touching holiday classic.
Auditions open to ages 7 and up!
Audition sign ups will be available in summer 2025.
Rehearsals begin September 2025. Performances November 2025.
Cast descriptions can be found HERE.
Past Shows
Fairy Tale Courtroom
This comedy shows the other side of several familiar fairy tales when two of their biggest villains, the Big Bad Wolf and the Wicked Witch, are brought to trial.
Both the Wolf and the Witch have been frolicking from fairy tale to fairy tale wreaking havoc as they try to prevent the general public from living happily ever after. Hear the personal accounts of what happened, told in testimonies and flashback sequences, from characters such as Snow White, Dorothy, Sleeping Beauty, the Three Pigs, Little Red Riding Hood and many others, including the Witch and the Wolf themselves, as each trial unfolds.
You, the audience members, become the jury, so each trial has two endings depending on the verdict.
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Our purpose is to inspire, educate, and connect the community through the arts. We strive to tell diverse and compelling stories while challenging perspectives, igniting conversations, and celebrating our community. By fostering collaboration and creativity, we aim to nurture artistic expression, and inspire audiences of all ages.
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