Great Holiday Theater for a Great Cause

Best Christmas Pageant Ever Erika Friel as Gladys Herdman photo by Charlene Sloan, Providence Players — Erika Friel as Gladys Herdman photo by Charlene Sloan, Providence Players

The Providence Players, in partnership with the The Young Hearts, a group of amazing teens who raise funds to battle blood cancers and other diseases, will perform The Best Christmas Pageant Ever from December 9th through the 18th at the James Lee Community Center Theater, 2855 Annandale Road. Falls Church, VA 22042.

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Based on the first book in Barbara Robinson’s popular Herdmans series, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, introduces us to the six “worst kids in the world.” This hilarious and heartwarming comedy, adapted for the stage by Robinson herself, follows the delinquent Herdman children, who attend church for the first time because they’re told there will be snacks. Over the rest of the town’s objections, the ne’er-do-wells are cast in the Christmas play — a sure-fire recipe for disaster. The entire town has gathers in anticipation, waiting to see the Herdmans ruin Christmas – or will they? A celebration of the holiday season’s transformative power, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is a heartwarming holiday tale that has become a classic: and good for the entire family! This special production of a holiday treat will benefit the work of The Young Hearts. Half the net proceeds of the production will to fight blood cancers and other diseases. All tickets are $17 and performances are general admission seating.

The Cast of PPF’s Production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Directed by Liz Mykietyn

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever The Bradley Family - Photo by Rob Cuevas, Providence Players — The Bradley Family – Photo by Rob Cuevas, Providence Players

The Bradley Family
Mrs. Bradley Michelle Shader
Mr. Bradley Daniel Calderon
Beth Bradley Evelyn Izdepski
Charlie Bradley Samuel Pounds

Best Christmas Pageant Ever The Herdman Kids Photo by Chip Gertzog, Providence Players — The Herdman Kids – The Worst Kids in the World? Photo by Chip Gertzog, Providence Players

The Herdman Kids
Ralph Herdman Jack Wright
Imogene Herdman Nora Rice
Loretta Herdman Kashvi Ramani
Claude Herdman Gavin Friel
Oliva “Ollie” Herdman Aerial Indirisano
Gladys Herdman Erika Friel

The Other Children
Alice Wendleken Katie Rice
Maxine Marilyn Warren
Elmer Hopkins Tyler DeMille
Hobie Lucas Warren

Providence Players The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Director Liz Mykietyn and the kids in the cast. Photo by Rob Cuevas Providence Players — Director Liz Mykietyn (foreground) rehearses a scene with the highly talented group of young people in the cast of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever which opens December 9th at the James Lee Community Center Theater. Photo by Rob Cuevas, Providence Players

The Church Community
Mrs. Armstrong Cheryl Bolt
Mrs. Slocum Judi Deatherage
Mrs. Clarkensing Wynter Chatman
Mrs. McCarthy Alison Raffaldt
Reverend Hopkins Sally Ann Flores

L to R: Alison Raffaldt, Wynter Chatman, Judi Deatherage and Cheryl Bolt in rehearsal for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever opening December 9th. Photo by Rob Cuevas Providence Players

The Angel Choir
Angel Choir Leader Kyleigh Friel
Angel Choir #2 Shirley Erin Casey
Angel Choir #3 Doris Matilda Lee
Angel Choir #4 Joselina Lemmerman
Angel Choir #5 Katya Zaitsev
Angel Choir #6 Ryley Rogers

Baby Angel Choir
Baby Angel #1 Oju Ramani
Baby Angel #2 River Rogers
Baby Angel #3 John Rice
Baby Angel #4 Serena Indrisano
Baby Angel #5 Meadow DeMille

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Performance Dates and Times
Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.
December 9 – 17
Saturday & Sunday Matinees 2:00 p.m.
December 10, 11, 17, & 18

The Providence Players
At the James Lee Community Center Theater
2855 Annandale Rd Falls Church