It’s the most popular Christmas show we’ve ever done, so it’s back to liven the holidays! In this hilarious tale, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids – probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won’t believe the mayhem – and the fun – when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on! Family-friendly and one of the best Christmas stories ever. And certainly one of the funniest.

When:

• Monday, October 9, 2023 at 6:30 PM (Children roles)
• Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 7:00 PM (Adult roles)

Where: Coppell Arts Center | Wheelice Wilson Jr. Theatre - 505 Travis Street, Coppell, TX 75019

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Director: Ron Chapman
Assistant Director: Sarah Martin
Stage Manager: Peggy Rosson

• Monday, October 9th @ 6:30 PM -  [Children roles]

• Tuesday, October 10th @ 7:00 PM - [Adult roles]

• Sign up here: https://forms.gle/6cRQhza98zjS2VhL7

• Auditions will include readings from the script (sides will be available at the audition)

• Callbacks will be on Wednesday, October 11th @ 7pm (by invitation only, if needed)

• Those auditioning should be prepared to list all conflicts or potential conflicts and availability for the rehearsal period as specified in the Audition notice.

• NO CONFLICTS ACCEPTED DURING PERFORMANCE DATES

• Rehearsals and performances will be held at the Wheelice Wilson Jr. Theatre at Coppell Arts Center |  505 Travis Street, Coppell, TX 75019

Please be prepared to read from the script. No sides will be made available in advance.

Send an email to info@TheatreCoppell.com if you have any questions regarding the audition.

Rehearsals

• Rehearsals will begin Monday, October 16th and are generally held on weeknights (Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri.) from 7:00pm – 10:00pm, and Sunday afternoons from 2:00pm – 5:00pm
• Detailed Rehearsal schedules will be made available upon the completion of casting
• TECH/DRESS REHEARSAL WEEK: Nov 27 - Nov 30

Performances

Dec 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17

Available Roles

All roles are available.  Theatre Coppell seeks diverse performers, including but not limited to, ethnicity, race, color, country of origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, body size, marital status, adults of all ages, religion, beliefs, political affiliations, socioeconomic status, experiences, and any form of disability. 

• Father (Bob Bradley) - solid family man, [age range 35-38]
• Mother (Grace Bradley) - trim, attractive, [age range 35ish]
• Beth Bradley - the narrator, strong voice and presence, [age range 10-11]
• Charlie Bradley - traditional kid brother, [age range 8-9]
• Ralph Herdman - ragged, scroungy, slouching manner, touch of adolescent cool, [age range 12-13]
• Imogene Herdman - loud, bossy, crafty, [age range 11-12]
• Leroy Herdman - tough, sure of himself, [age range 10-11]
• Claude Herdman - tough, combative, [age range 9-10]
• Ollie Herdman - looking for trouble, Claude’s usual partner in crime, [age range 8-9]
• Gladys Herdman - small, wiry, fiesty, [age range 7-8]
• Alice Wendleken - prim, proper, pain in the neck, [age range 10-11]
• Mrs. Armstrong - largish woman, managerial in voice and manner, [age range 50ish]
• Mrs. Slocum - pleasant, motherly woman, [age range 35-60]
• Mrs. Clark - [age range 35-60]
• Mrs. Clausing - [age range 35-60]
• Mrs. McCarthy - a younger, less impervious version of Mrs. Armstrong, [age range middle 40s]
• Maxine - [age range 10-11]
• Elmer Hopkins -- [age range 12-13]
• Hobie -- [age range 9-10]
• David -- [age range 8-9]
• Beverly -- [age range 7-8]
• Fireman 1 -- [age range 25-30]
• Fireman 2 -- [age range 25-30]
• Shirley -- [age range 5-6]
• Juanita -- [age range 5-6]
• Doris -- [age range 9-10]
• Reverend Hopkins -- [age range middle to late 40s]
• Extra angel choir members, baby angels, shepherds