Cast Announcement: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Meet the Cast of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!

The holidays are about to get a little more interesting! Providence Players of Fairfax is delighted to announce the cast of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, the hilarious and heartwarming holiday favorite by Barbara Robinson.

Under the direction of Beth Gilles-Whitehead, this talented ensemble will bring the unforgettable Herdman family, a very unconventional Christmas pageant, and a whole lot of holiday chaos to the stage this December. As you’ll see from the names on this list, it’s a real family affair!

Meet the cast!

Father (Bob Bradley): Chris Persil

Mother (Grace Bradley): Abigail Soulen

Beth Bradley: Ava Cleveland

Charlie Bradley: Harrison Morford

Ralph Herdman: Pasqual Aguilar Rodrigo

Imogene Herdman: Sybil Dauer

Leroy Herdman: Elian Ekuban

Claude Herdman: William Morford

Ollie Herdman: Alonso Waller

Gladys Herdman: Penny Soulen

Alice Wendleken: Elizabeth “Lizzy” Henneberg

Mrs. Armstrong: Sarah Baczewski

Mrs. Slocum: Johanna Henneberg

Mrs. McCarthy: Kimberly Henneberg

Maxine: Dylan Bradley

Elmer Hopkins: Henry Raine

Hobie: Nick Raine

David: Daniel Henneberg

Beverly: Elise Ekuban

Fireman 1: Alison Ho

Fireman 2: Anthony Breder

Juanita: Alex Bradley

Doris: Agnes Soulen

Shirley: Purva Henneberg

Reverend Hopkins: Anthony Dauer

Shepherd: Emmett Coleson

Join us December 11–20, 2026, for a Christmas pageant you won’t soon forget!

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