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Cast for ‘Best Christmas Ever’ announced
The Greater Cleburne Carnegie Players continues the celebration of its 30th anniversary season with its Christmas production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.”
Carnegie’s production is an annual part of Whistle Stop Christmas.
Barbara Robinson adapted this comedy from her bestselling book, the only story ever to run twice in McCall’s
A young couple, the Bradleys, played by Keli Price and Carnegie newcomer Keith Hollar, struggle to put on a church Christmas pageant.
Under normal circumstances this would be a daunting challenge, but the Bradleys are faced with an even greater challenge, casting the Herdman children, probably the most inventively awful children in history.
The Herdman children are played by Seth Cunningham, Taylor O’Toole, Andrew Loose, Zane Loose, Brendon O’Toole, and Julie Hall.
With the construction of the Cleburne Conference Center, the Carnegie Players anticipate moving to the new municipal theater next season.
For now, Carnegie’s season continues in the historic Carnegie Theater on the second floor of the Layland Museum, which has housed the Players for 30 years.
Carnegie veteran Kate Hicks directs “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” assisted by Shannon Loose. Hicks directed the last production of ‘Pageant’ four years ago.
“Christmas Pageant,” Hicks said, “is one of our four regular Christmas plays because it is such a popular show with the community.”
“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” runs weekends, Dec. 4-13.
Friday and Saturday evening shows begin at 7:30 p.m. with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m.
Seating is limited.
Tickets will be available at the Cleburne Chamber of Commerce and online at www.carnegieplayers.com beginning Nov. 23.
For information call the Chamber at 817-645-2455 or the Carnegie information line at 817-645-9255.
The players
Bob Bradley: Father, Keith Hollar
Grace Bradley: Mother, Keli Price
Beth Bradley: Katie Rodgers
Charlie Bradley: Cooper Rodgers
Herdmans: Ralph, Seth Cunningham;
Imogene, Taylor O’Toole; LeRoy, Andrew Loose; Claude, Zane Loose; Ollie, Brendon O’Toole; Gladys, Julie Hall; Alice: Marcie Allison
Mrs. Armstrong: Stacy Blanton
Mrs. Slocum: Jennifer Moore
Mrs. Clark: Robin Levac
Mrs. McCarthy: Shauna Lewis
Maxine: Mary Alice Smith
Elmer Hopkins: Garrett Whitehead
Hobie: William Blanton
David: Austin Price
Beverly: Avery Presson
Timothy Martin (Piano Man): Ben Stewart
Fireman: Duane Price
Fireman: Colin Sides
Shirley: Kayden Moore
Juanita: Hannah Tarron
Doris: Dora Hunt
Rev. Hopkins: DJ Patterson
Shepherds: Brett Hodges, John Hunt, Jordan Price, Nolan Morales, Caleb Midkiff, Samuel Tarron, Benjamin Midkiff, David Midkiff
Angel Choir: Brianna Levac, Meridith Hollar, Addie Presson, Kaili Hall
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