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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Olathe Civic Theatre Association - OCTA

Dates: (12/2/2016 - 12/18/2016 )

Theatre:

Olathe Civic Theatre Association - OCTA


500 E Loula
Olathe,KS 66061

Tickets: $18-$13

Running Time: 2 hours

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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
By Barbara Robinson | Directed by Lana Jensen

December 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18
Fri/Sat 8 pm & Sun 2pm


The beloved Young Adult book of the same name comes to life in this hilarious Christmas classic. A couple struggles to put on a church Christmas pageant but they are faced with casting the Herdman kids – probably the most inventively awful kids in history. The Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on for nonstop laughs.

CAST
Father (Bob Bradley): Brian King
Mother (Grace Bradley): Heather Tinker
Beth Bradley: Julia Masterson
Charlie Bradley: Brock Olsen
Ralph Herdman: Crew Shafer
Imogene Herdman: Lucy McClung
Leroy Herdman: Andrew McClung
Claude Herdman: Ace Stone
Ollie Herdman: Nathan McClung
Gladys Herdman: Josie McClung
Alice Wendleken: Madeline King
Reverand Hopkins: Chuck Chambers
Mrs. Armstrong: Mina Foster
Mrs. Slocum: Caroline Wise
Mrs. Clark: Stephanie Kassen
Mrs. Clausing: Claire McClung
Mrs. McCarthy: Jenn Ward
Maxine: Layne White
Elmer Hopkins: Nate Lundgren
Hobie: Andrew Guyer
David: Thomas Hardy
Beverly: Elliana Moore
Shirley: Aliyah Hart
Juanita: Madeline Ampleman
Doris: Megan King
Janet: Ava Masterson
Roberta: Meredith Kiesling

CAROLERS
Lindsay Lovejoy
Claire McClung
Ella McClung
Chuck Chambers
Ken Kasten

PRODUCTION TEAM
Director: Lana Jensen
Stage Manager: Michael James
Set Design and Construction: Harold Eastman
Light Design and Board Operator: Kristine Luthi
Costumes: Lana Jensen
Props: Mandy Stone
Carolers Vocal Director: Kevin Bogan

PLAN YOUR VISIT TO OCTA
Tickets may be purchased with credit card, check, or cash. Free parking is available in the OCTA lot and on the street. Concessions are available for cash donation and may be taken into the theater.

OCTA, HELPING OLATHE! (O, HO, ho!)
When you come to see the show, you will have an opportunity to give to the Salvation Army of Olathe. OCTA is collecting laundry detergent, toilet paper, paper towels, and canned goods. These will be donated to families served by our local Salvation Army shelter and outreach center on Santa Fe as part of OCTA’s plan to give back: OCTA, Helping Olathe (O, HO, ho! if you're in the holiday spirit...). Just bring your donations to the theatre when you attend the show if you wish to make someone's holiday brighter!

RAFFLE FOR THE BEST CHRISTMAS WREATHS EVER!
Saturday night performances will feature a raffle for “the best Christmas wreath ever”. These gorgeous and whimsical wreaths are handcrafted by local actress, crafter, and OCTA board member Charlotte Gilman from a mix of new and recycled ornaments. Tickets are $2 each or 6 for $10.

Ages: Appropriate for all ages

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