Upcoming Auditions...

We’re excited to hold auditions for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (play version), by Barbara Robinson. Runway’s production will be directed by Amy Jackson and the production will run December 4-20, 2026. Please do not reach out to the box office with additional questions. Instead, email publicity@runwaytheatre.com.

Audition Dates: Sunday, October 4 & Monday, October 5 - 7:00pm- 9:05pm, by appointment. Schedule your appointment.
Audition Location: Runway Theatre: 215 N. Dooley, St. Grapevine, TX 76051

Audition Details: All, please bring a printed headshot (or recent photo) and a theatrical resume if you have one, plus a complete list of any calendar conflicts from October through December.

Youth auditions are split into two parts on your chosen night. Plan to attend both parts on a single night.
Individual Slots (7:00 PM – 7:45 PM):
Kids will meet the production team one-at-a-time. Please prepare one verse of any Christmas carol to sing completely acapella (unaccompanied). We will also ask a quick, fun personality question to get to know you.

Youth Chemistry Reads (7:45 PM – 8:20 PM):
All youth will stay for this brief window to be paired up to read scenes together. You do not need to sign up for this. Please do not plan to leave before the reading. All audition sides are available here . Please review the materials before arriving.

Adults auditions will consist of group readings from these sides.
Group Slots (8:20 PM – 9:00 PM):
Adults do not need to sing, slate, or audition individually. You will be placed into a 15-minute group block on your chosen night to read scenes from the script in a collaborative environment. All audition sides are available here. Please review the materials before arriving..

Casting Details: 6F/4M adults and up to 10F/10M children

ADULT ROLES:
Grace Bradley (Female-presenting: 35-45): a genial and kind, but equally overwhelmed parishioner who takes over the annual Christmas pageant; mother to Beth and Charlie; wife to Bob.

Bob Bradley (Male-presenting: 35-45): husband to Grace and father to Beth and Charlie. A solid family man, though a bit distracted.

Mrs. Armstrong (Female-presenting: 35-50s): managerial, in voice and manner; bossy, and impatient but well-meaning.

Mrs. Slocum (Female-presenting: 35-60): a pleasant, motherly woman who is part of the parish women's auxiliary.

Mrs. Clark (Female-presenting: 35-60+): another pleasant, motherly woman who is part of the parish women's auxiliary.

Mrs. Clausing (Female-presenting: 35-60+): yet another pleasant, motherly woman who is part of the parish women's auxiliary.

Mrs. McCarthy (Female-presenting: late 30's-40s): a younger, less imperious version of Mrs. Armstrong.

Reverend Hopkins (Male-presenting: 40s+): a nervous-about-most-everything pastor; must be able to sing and lead the children's choir.

Firefighters (Male-presenting: 30-50's): ready for any fire - casting multiple firefighters of all shapes and sizes; will double as parishioners and husbands in group scenes.

YOUTH ROLES:
Beth Bradley (Female-presenting: 12-16): the show’s narrator; Grace/Bob’s daughter. Beth needs a strong voice and stage presence; is in most scenes dealing with a range of moods and situations.

Charlie Bradley (Male-presenting: 7-10): Beth’s brother - the typical kid brother.

Ralph Herdman (Male-presenting 12-14): the oldest Herdman; ragged, scroungy, slouching manner, touch of adolescent cool.

Imogene Herdman (Female-presenting: 11-13): loud, bossy, tough, crafty. The Herdman leader. 

Leroy Herdman (Male-presenting 10-12): tough, very sure of himself. 

Claude Herdman (Male presenting 8-10): tough, combative. A crime buddy to Ollie.

Ollie Herdman (Male or Female-presenting 8-10): tough, combative. A crime buddy to Claude.

Gladys Herdman (Female-presenting: 7-8): small, wiry, feisty. Often funny; sometimes means it.

Alice Wendleken (Female-presenting: 13-15): prim, proper, pain in the neck.

 Maxine (Female-presenting: 13-16): Beth’s church Sunday school classmate.

 Elmer (Male-presenting 12-13): the minister’s son; dislikes church; not fond of the Herdmans.

Hobie, David, Beverly, Juanita, Doris etc: the children's ensemble of various ages, 6-12

PLEASE NOTE: We value the time, talent, and creativity our performers bring to Runway. All roles are compensated with a performance stipend, and we currently welcome non-Equity performers.