Auditions: October 19th & 20th 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Audition Form.
Cast Size: Medium (11 to 20 performers), Flexible Cast Size
Character Breakdown
THE CHILDREN
BETH BRADLEY – (female, age 10-11) A lead role who narrates the show; must have a strong voice and
great stage presence; able to show an array of emotions. Sister to Charlie and daughter to Grace & Bob.
CHARLIE BRADLEY – (male, age 8‐9) Younger brother to Beth, and son of Grace & Bob; typical “little
brother” character, but an all‐around good kid. Must have good comedic timing and a strong voice. An average kid just trying to avoid getting beat up by a Herdman.
RALPH HERDMAN – (male, age 12‐13) Ragged, scroungy, slouching manner, with a touch of adolescent cool. The oldest member of the Herdman clan of young ruffian siblings who are considered “the worst
kids in the history of the world.” Definitely the perpetrator of minor crimes. Plays Joseph in the pageant.
IMOGENE HERDMAN – (female, age 11-12) Loud, bossy, and crafty. The second oldest member and leader of the Herdman clan of young ruffian siblings who are considered “the worst kids in the history of
the world.” One tough cookie. Imogene shows an array of emotions from sassy to sadness in this play.
LEROY HERDMAN – (male, age 10‐11) Tough, sure of himself. The third member of the Herdman clan of young ruffian siblings who are considered “the worst kids in the history of the world.” Regularly steals
Charlie’s lunch.
CLAUDE HERDMAN – (male, age 9-10) Tough, combative. The fourth member of the Herdman clan of young ruffian siblings who are considered “the worst kids in the history of the world.”
OLLIE HERDMAN – (male, age 8-9) Looking for trouble. Claude’s usual partner in crime. The fifth member of the Herdman clan of young ruffian siblings who are considered “the worst kids in the history
of the world.”
GLADYS HERDMAN – (female, age 7‐8) Small, wiry, feisty. The sixth and youngest member of the Herdman clan of young ruffian siblings who are considered “the worst kids in the history of the world.”
ALICE WENDLEKEN – (female, age 10‐11) Prim, proper, and a pain in the neck. She is one of Beth’s
Sunday School classmates. A goody two shoes and very prissy.
MAXINE – (female, Age 10‐11) The narrator of the Christmas Pageant within the play. She is one of Beth’s Sunday School classmates. Must have a loud, clear speaking voice.
ELMER HOPKINS – (male, age 12-13) The minister’s son. He is a little nerdy, but still sweet. Friends with Charlie Bradley and NOT a fan of the Herdmans.
GRACE BRADLEY (MOTHER) – (female, age 35-ish) A leading role. When the usual director ends up in the hospital, Grace steps up to direct the annual Christmas pageant. Mother to Beth and Charlie and
wife to Bob.
BOB BRADLEY (FATHER) – (male, age 35-ish) A solid family man. Husband to Grace and father to Beth and Charlie.
MRS. HELEN ARMSTRONG – (female, 50-ish) Large (personality) and in charge. Imperious. Managerial in voice and manner. The usual director of the Christmas Pageant (and almost everything else) who is
sidelined by an untimely broken leg.
MRS. IRMA SLOCUM – (female, any age) A church lady. A pleasant, motherly woman, but not a fan of the Herdmans.
MRS. EDNA MCCARTHY – (female, middle 40s) A church lady. A younger, less imperious version of Mrs. Armstrong.
REVEREND HOPKINS – (male, middle to late 40s) The minister of the church. Father of Elmer.
Other Small Roles:
MRS. CLARK – (female, any age) A church lady. Mother of Hobie.
MRS. CLAUSING – (female, any age) A church lady.
- HOBIE (male, age 9-10)
- DAVID (male, age 8-9)
- BEVERLY (female, age 7-8)
- SHIRLEY (female, age 5-6)
- JUANITA (female, age 5-6)
- DORIS (female, age 9-10)
- Angel choir members, Baby angels, shepherds, etc.
- FIREMEN (at least 2)