The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson is a heartwarming and humorous story about the unlikely transformation of a holiday tradition. The story revolves around the Herdman children, six unruly siblings known as the “worst kids in the history of the world,” who unexpectedly take over the church’s annual Christmas pageant. Despite their reputation for causing chaos and never having heard the Christmas story before, the Herdmans bring an unexpected sincerity and authenticity to the roles of Mary, Joseph, and the Wise Men. As the pageant unfolds in unpredictable ways, the community is challenged to see the true meaning of Christmas through the eyes of these misunderstood children, leading to a surprising and uplifting conclusion.
Monday, October 7 @ 6:30pm
Tuesday, October 8 @ 6:30pm
First United Methodist Church
307 W Ashland Ave, Indianola IA, 50125
Thursday, December 12 @ 7:00 pm, doors open @ 6:30 pm
Friday, December 13 @ 7:00 pm, doors open @ 6:30 pm
Saturday, December 14 @ 7:00 pm, doors open @ 6:30 pm
Sunday, December 15 @ 2:00 pm, doors open @ 1:30 pm
Director: Tony Foley
Assistant Director: Beth Coffey
Stage Manager: Shawn Pavlik
Set Designer: Michael Powers
Sound Designer: Logan Jackson
Lights Designer: Tony Foley
Costumes/Props Designers: Emily Dokken and Mairi Winslow
Hair and Makeup: Karin Hooper
Lightboard Operator: Michelle Vaudrin
House Manager: Mike Martin
Disclaimer:
Carousel Theatre of Indianola works hard to bring the highest quality theatre experience to all our productions and for all of our audience members. Before attending, we encourage everyone to learn a little bit about each play to decide whether a specific production is appropriate for you and your family.
