SCERA Center for the Arts announces auditions for THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAL, which will play December 5 – December 20, 2025 on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm. It will be directed by Kurt Elison, with music direction by Kathryn Laycock Little and choreography by Robbie Cromwell.

Auditions for ages 9 through older adults will be held on September 24 or 25  between 7-9 pm. Auditioners should prepare 16 bars of a musical theatre song. An aux cord is available for playing tracks from your device – please bring your music and have it cued or marked before your audition time. No accompanist will be available. All roles are available.

Rehearsals will begin the week of October 6 and generally be held Monday-Friday evenings and some Saturdays. A more detailed schedule will be provided once casting is final.

AUDITION SIGN UP: Auditions are done by appointment, and you can register online and sign up for a time using Casting Manager at this link: http://castingmanager.com/audition/info/sGqyPwPuCGZ2dmX – If this is your first time using Casting Manager, you will be asked to create an account, and upload a resume and headshot if you have them. If you don’t have a resume or headshot, there is space where you can add in your education, training, experience, shows, etc. However, if you are new to theatre and the audition process, don’t be intimidated…we welcome talented first-timers! If you are more comfortable, you can also submit a video audition in Casting Manager.

ABOUT THE SHOW: 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. Soon everyone from the terrified pint-sized shepherds to the furious church ladies is calling for first-time director Grace to fire the Herdmans. But it’s up to Grace and the Reverend to help their community see the Christmas story and the Herdman kids through new eyes in this heartwarming and hilarious musical adaptation of the holiday classic. Silent night? Not a chance. But sometimes a little joyful noise is just what is needed to ring in the true spirit of Christmas!