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Directing for Community Theater Workshop
Rec Center Auditorium
Workshop
Past Show
January 2026

Directing for Community Theater Workshop

Directing for Community Theater Workshop

Directing for Community Theater Workshop

Hosted by Derek Olson

  • Venue
    BF Rec Center Auditorium
  • Date
    January 28 at 6:30pm
  • Duration
    Approx. 180 Minutes
  • Tickets
    Free
  • Age Range
    18+

A Directing Workshop for Community Theater, Specifically

We held one of our most requested workshops in January of 2026, Directing for Community Theater. Our attendees learned all about what it takes to be a director of a community theater show, things to watch out for, potential pitfalls, and how to make it a great experience for all involved.

The attendees were able to ask questions of our host, Derek Olson, and grow as directors. This workshop, like all our workshops, was FREE to the public.

Derek Olson

Workshop Host

Derek Olson has been directing theater consistently since 2009 but helped direct his first show while in college back in 2003. Originally he started out as the Belle Fourche High School Theater director and did that from 2009 – 2021. In that time he worked with hundreds of amazing high schoolers and directed straight shows, one-acts and musicals. There were comedies, dramas, slapsticks, existentialist pieces, heavy pieces about mining death and musicals about 70’s disasters.

In 2009 Derek helped form Belle Fourche Community Theater which eventually became Belle Fourche Area Community Theater and is its first and current Executive Director. He directed the first ever community theater show in 2010 and directed as recently as 2025. He has directed shows of all sizes for BFACT from two-person micro-plays to musicals with 50+ people on stage. Derek has directed original pieces and all-time classics and in 16 years he has done over 40 shows with people of all ages. Beyond the stage, Derek has also directed many TV commercials, industry pieces, comedy shorts, web pilots, and short films.

Improv Workshop
Rec Center Auditorium
Workshop
Past Show
January 2026

Improv Workshop

Improv Workshop

Improv Workshop

Hosted by Geno Pesicka

  • Venue
    BF Rec Center Auditorium
  • Dates
    January 6 & 7 at 6:30pm
  • Duration
    Approx. 120 minutes

What is Improv

Improv comedy is a form of live, unscripted performance where actors create characters, dialogue, and scenes on the spot. The performers build the show spontaneously, often taking suggestions from the audience to inspire the storyline or setting.

The Workshop

At this workshop participants learned about the various types and core principles of improv. Our workshop moderator, Geno Pesicka, taught and led our participants in various exercises and games throughout the night and explained how improv can make you a better actor. There was some discussion about the psychology of improv.

This event was free to the community and to anyone from the surrounding area.

Geno Pesicka as Willy Wonka

Improv Host

Geno Pesicka first got started in acting when he dropped out of his junior AP Physics class and the only class available at the same time was Intro to Theater back in 1997. From 1998 till 2005 he averaged 6 stage shows a year between BHSU, Matthews Opera House, and The Dahl, playing characters such as Lancelot in Camelot, Van Helsing in Dracula, Dodger in Oliver, Elliot Butler in Alone Together, Hal Carter in Picnic, among many others.

Geno joined BFACT for their inaugural show in 2010, playing the lead character of Jean Francois Millet in Is He Dead? Since then, he has played in at least a dozen productions, directed one show, and most recently starred as Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Geno has been studying improv since he first watched Ryan Styles on Whose Line is it Anyway in the 90’s, and uses Improv techniques with every character he plays and during auditions. He has taught workshops at BHSU and Historic Homestake Opera House in Lead.

It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Rec Center Auditorium
Season Show
Past Show
December 2025

It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

Adapted by Joe Landry ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ is based on the story ‘The Greatest Gift’ by Philip Van Doren Stern ‘The Greatest Gift’ is used by permission of The Greatest Gift Corporation

  • Venue
    BF Rec Center Auditorium
  • Dates
    December 13 at 7pm and December 14 at 3pm
  • Duration
    Approx. 120 Minutes (Incl 15 min Intermission)

Enjoy this Christmas classic in a brand new way

This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.

This show was an amazing way to end BFACT’s 15th Season!

One of the best holiday shows around. This is a fresh and inventive way of reconnecting with a classic story of love and redemption.

Mary Houlihan, Chicago Sun-Times
The cast of "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play"
Our amazing cast!

It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play Cast

  • Freddie Filmore / Announcer
    Crystal Woods
  • Jake Laurents / George Bailey
    Joe Savery
  • Sally Applewhite / Mary
    Hailey Hanzlik
  • Lana Sherwood / Violet
    Lucy Cole
  • Harry “Jazzbo” Haywood & Others
    Colin Hanzlik
  • Stage Manager
    Isabella Quijano
  • Band of Foleys
    Ember Olson, Cade Pearson, & Katherine Fowler

It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play Creative

  • Director
    Isabella Quijano
  • Assistant Stage Manager
    Arianna Scherer
  • Sound
    Michael Meemken
  • Producer
    Derek Olson
  • Lights
    Dylan Greywater
  • Photography
    Hunter Anderson Photography

It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play Credits

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY (FULL LENGTH VERSION) is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com)

Volunteer Gala
Branding Iron & Steakhouse
Special Event
February 21

Volunteer Gala

Volunteer Gala

2026 Volunteer Gala

  • Venue
    Branding Iron Steakhouse Banquet Room
  • Date
    February 21 at 7pm
  • Duration
    Approx. 180 Minutes
  • Open To
    All BFACT Volunteers

We want to celebrate our Volunteers

We want to invite all BFACT volunteers, sponsors, and patrons to our 2026 Volunteer Gala on February 21 at 7pm. Join us at the Branding Iron Steakhouse Banquet Room as we party the night away as we celebrate all of our amazing volunteers for an amazing 2025 Season and for what will be an unforgettable 2026 Season. There will be music, games, karaoke, trivia, giveaways and so much more! There will also be amazing Branding Iron Steakhouse food as well as their full menu and bar, available to anyone who wants to partake.

Our theme this year will be Broadway, so come in your theater best, or come dressed as your favorite theater character. Whatever it is, just make sure you come in the spirit of celebration! Don’t miss out on this night that will sure to be a blast, open to all ages!

Curtain Call: A Night of One-Acts
Community Hall
Season Show
March 27 - 29

Curtain Call: A Night of One-Acts

Curtain Call: A Night of One-Acts

Curtain Call: A Night of One-Acts

“Dissonance” by Craig Pospisil, “Will You Be My Nemesis?” by Kathryn Funkhouser, “Adapted & Destroyed: A Tale of Storytelling Gone Wrong” by Ian McWethy, “What’s Going On” by Arianna Scherer

  • Venue
    BF Community Hall
  • Dates
    March 27 & 28 at 7pm and March 29 at 3pm
  • Duration
    Approx. 120 Minutes (Incl 3 10 min Intermissions)
  • Tickets
    Coming Soon

Cast List

Here is the full cast list for “Curtain Call: A Night of One-Acts.” Thank you all for waiting patiently and thank you to everyone who auditioned.
Dissonance
  • Fitz – Isabella Quijano
  • Tricia – Kelsey Gronlund
What’s Going On?
  • Character 1 – Lex Bixel
  • Character – Emma Euneau
Will You Be My Nemesis?
  • Captain Battle – Loki Larive
  • Skirmish – Dylan Swan
  • Dr. Nightmare – Kaitlyn Roth
  • Underling #42, Justice – Tyler Schone
  • Waiter, Flamingo – Carston Sechser
  • Pundertaker, Drill Sarg – Gideon Gilger
  • Turbo, Blue Steel – Tim Thompson
  • Logan the Thief – Hunter Cazer
  • Ultra – MaryBeth Runnels
  • Fallout – Melody Dennis
  • Firecat, Comet1 – Stephanie Bussiere
  • Kit Calloway – Ari Dausch
  • RJ Boatsworth – Nathan Erhart
  • Comet2 – Madisyn Carson
  • Comet3 – Ainsley Jewett
  • Xanderon – Whitney Bridger
  • The Claw – Isabella Quijano
  • The Possum – Crystal Woods
  • Maniac – Arianna Scherer
  • Blue Steel Fan – Madisyn Carson
  • Fans – Talia Thompson, Hope Cazer
  • Teal Redgrave – Nathan Erhart
Adapted & Destroyed
  • Mary – Dylan Swan
  • Young Mary – Talia Thompson
  • Mom – Kaitlyn Roth
  • Bouncy Bunny – Melody Dennis
  • Bunny Friend 1 – Kaeli Thompson
  • Bunny Friend 2 – Ainsley Jewett
  • Bunny Mom – Whitney Bridger
  • Sheila – Kelsie Reid
  • Zac – Gideon Gilger
  • Tiel – Carston Sechser
  • Tea – Hunter Cazer
  • Cute Bouncy Bunny – Ainsley Jewett
  • Anne – MaryBeth Runnels
  • Shirley Straight – Madisyn Carson
  • Disney Singing Bunny – Kaeli Thompson
  • Max Upper – Nathan Erhart
  • Jacked Bunny – Tim Thompson
  • Jana662 – Kelsie Reid
  • War bunny – Carston Sechser
  • Harlan Conheady – Hunter Cazer
  • Sad, Depraved Bunny – Madison Dalton
  • Kate – Stephanie Bussiere
  • Sara – Hope Cazer

The First Show of BFACT’s 2026 Season

Don’t miss out on the first show of our 2026 Season, another one of our absolute favorites, a night of one-acts. Come enjoy a night of four amazing one-acts, including two comedies, a dramedy and a drama. You won’t want to miss this wide-ranging night of theater that includes an original short one-act by local author Arianna Scherer.

Dissonance by Craig Pospisil

Tricia returns to the Berkshires to deal with her mother’s death following a battle with Alzheimer’s, but at the funeral home she collides with Fitz, a prodigy and former piano student of her mother’s, with secrets of his own, who challenges her choices.

Will You Be My Nemesis? by Kathryn Funkhouser

It’s hard to find your perfect match, someone you really connect with; someone who will dedicate their life to destroying you at all costs. Yes, sometimes it feels like you’ll NEVER meet your nemesis. But Captain Battle and Dr. Nightmare are willing to try out every hero and villain in town to find the enemy of their dreams. Of course, you’re going to meet a few weirdos along the way.

Adapted & Destroyed: A Tale of Storytelling Gone Wrong by Ian McWethy

It started as a bedtime story. A story about a bunny that Mary’s mom used to tell her every night. And it was a pretty weird one (with way more digressions about mortgage rates than you’d ever expect in a children’s story). But when her mom died, Bouncy Bunny became a way for Mary to remember her. So one day she decided to write it all down. And then, to her great surprise… it took on a life of its own. First as a heavily-edited children’s book, then as a cutesy animated musical, then as a terrifying energy drink commercial – every absurd adaptation creates a new form of the bunny. But does the story even belong to Mary anymore? A heartfelt comedy about what makes stories personal, and why we share them.

What’s Going On by Arianna Scherer

A short comedy by local playwright Arianna Scherer breaks down the barrier between actors and audience as two friends attend a show they know nothing about, but it just refuses to start, or does it?

Curtain Call: A Night of One-Acts Creative

  • Dissonance & What’s Going On Director
    Arianna Scherer
  • Will You Be My Nemesis? Director
    Crystal Woods
  • Adapted & Destroyed: A Tale of Storytelling Gone Wrong Director
    Sharon Thompson
  • Producer
    Derek Olson

Curtain Call: A Night of One-Acts Credits

DISSONANCE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service.
www.concordtheatricals.com

Center of the Nation Playwrighting Festival
Community Hall
Season Show
Workshop
Past Show
October 2025

Center of the Nation Playwrighting Festival

Center of the Nation Playwrighting Festival

Center of the Nation Playwrighting Festival

  • Venue
    Belle Fourche Community Hall
  • Dates
    October 17 & 18 at 7pm
  • Duration
    Approx. 2 Hour (Incl 4 5 Min Intermissions)

About the Playwriting Festival

For our 15th Season, it felt right to put on another signature night of one-acts, this time with a twist!

This festival featured local playwrights who started writing their plays two weeks before the Showcase starting on October 6. Through workshopping, late nights, and hair pulling, their short plays were finished just in time because the best work happens with the scariest deadlines. During the week of writing there were plenty of workshops and other get togethers to have peer to peer critiques and an opportunity to hear their work read at all parts of the writing process.

Once the scripts were done they were handed off to our talented directors and actors and they had less than a week to pull these plays together to have them ready for the Showcase on October 17 & 18 at Belle Fourche Community Hall.

We were so excited to spotlight new playwrights from the Center of the Nation, and the talent and dedication of our amazing volunteers!

Center of the Nation Playwriting Festival
Isabella Quijano ran this amazing program, was emcee, directed and acted in several of these amazing one-acts

Center of the Nation Playwriting Festival Playwrights

  • Kaitlyn Roth
    A Ghostly Touch
  • Margaret Bolte
    Cleopatra the Cat
  • Kelsie Reid
    Mayhem in Paradise
  • Gideon Gilger
    The Dark Lords Support Group
  • Arianna Scherer
    Dinner’s Ready
  • Crystal Raine
    Same Thing!
Is He Dead?
Rec Center Auditorium
Season Show
Past Show
September 2025

Is He Dead?

Is He Dead?

Is He Dead?

A New Comedy by Mark Twain as adapted by David Ives

  • Venue
    BF Rec Center Auditorium
  • Dates
    September 12 & 13 at 7pm and September 14 at 3pm
  • Duration
    Approx. 120 Minutes (Incl 15 min intermission)

BFACT Revisits its first production.

Jean-Francois Millet, a young painter of genius, is in love with Marie Leroux but in debt to a villainous picture-dealer, Bastien Andre. Andre forecloses on Millet, threatening debtor’s prison unless Marie marries him. Millet realizes that the only way he can pay his debts and keep Marie from marrying Andre is to die, as it is only dead painters who achieve fame and fortune. Millet fakes his death and prospers, all while passing himself off as his own sister, the Widow Tillou. Now a rich “widow,” he must find a way to get out of a dress, return to life, and marry Marie.

Is He Dead? was the first production BFACT ever performed back in 2010 and was so excited to bring it back for our 15th Season! Just ask anyone who saw this show fifteen years ago, it was worth waiting to see it again in 2025!

A ripely enjoyable confection! An elaborate madcap comedy that registers high on the mirth meter and reaches especially giddy comic heights!

David Rooney, Variety
Is He Dead? Cast
Chicago (Arianna Scherer), Cecile (Heather Pittman), O’Shaughnessy (Ben Jewett), Dutchy (Wes Barnhouse) and Marie (Kelsey Gronlund) listen as Millet (Tyler Schone) explains what is really in that expensive coffin

Is He Dead? Cast

  • Chicago
    Arianna Scherer
  • Dutchy
    Wes Barnhouse
  • Marie
    Kelsey Gronlund
  • Cecile
    Heather Pittman
  • Leroux
    Toi Lyn Flick
  • Millet
    Tyler Schone
  • Bastien Andre
    Mike Meemken
  • Madame Bathilde
    Allie Juso Verry
  • Madame Caron
    Crystal Woods
  • O’Shaughnessy
    Ben Jewett
  • Thorpe/Empress of Russia
    Emma Tinsley
  • Claude Riviere
    Isabella Quijano
  • King of France
    Gideon Gilger
  • Charlie
    Carston Sechser

Is He Dead? Creative

  • Directors
    Derek Olson & Jonathan Tinsley
  • Stage Manager
    Emma Tinsley
  • Costumer
    Crystal Woods
  • Props
    Emma & Becky Tinsley
  • Producer
    Derek Olson
  • Tech Manager
    Jonathan & Becky Tinsley
  • Lights
    Raya Meemken & Isabella Evans
  • Sound
    Braxxton Reid
  • Photography
    Hunter Anderson

Is He Dead? Credits

Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc.
(www.playscripts.com)

Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Rec Center Auditorium
Season Show
Past Show
June 2025

Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Book by David Greig Music by March Shaiman Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman based on the novel by Roald Dahl Songs from the Motion Picture by Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley

  • Venue
    BF Rec Center Auditorium
  • Dates
    June 26 – 28 at 7pm and June 29 at 3pm
  • Duration
    Approx. 180 Minutes (Incl 15 Intermission)

A magical show and a magical turnout!

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ended up being the biggest show BFACT has put on since becoming a nonprofit in 2019. We will forever be grateful to all of the wonderful volunteers who made the show a tremendous success and to everyone who came out to see this magical, zany, and wonderful musical.

Welcome to the world of pure imagination with this tasty musical based on the famous novel and hit movie

Based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory features an original score composed by Marc Shaiman with lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray) and a book by David Greig. The score also pays homage to the Leslie Bricusse/Anthony Newley score from the 1971 film with songs from the motion picture including “Candy Man,” “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” “Oompa Loompa Song,” and “Pure Imagination.”

The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory…but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination including chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels and the great glass elevator, all to be revealed by Wonka’s army of curious Oompa-Loompas.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is your golden ticket to producing a crowd-pleasing, outrageous ensemble musical with plenty of delicious roles.

It must be believed to be seen.

Willy Wonka

Performing Arts Day in Belle Fourche

On the June 28th, by special Proclamation of the City of Belle Fourche, was Performing Arts Day in Belle Fourche. Before showtime, local arts organizations and BFACT were in the Rec Center lobby to talk about the importance of the performing arts in Belle Fourche and the surrounding area.

Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory cast rehearsal
The cast getting ready for the big show

Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Cast

  • Willy Wonka
    Geno Pesicka
  • Charlie Bucket
    Titus Thompson
  • Mrs. Bucket
    Emma Tinsley
  • Grandpa Joe
    Colin Hanzlik
  • Grandma Josephine
    Taffy Anderson
  • Grandpa George
    Joe Savery
  • Grandma Georgina
    Sarah Steeves
  • Augustus Gloop
    Samuel Savery
  • Mrs Gloop
    Beth Savery
  • Violet Beauregarde
    Talia Thompson
  • Mr. Beauregarde
    Nathan Thompson
  • Veruca Salt
    Lilly Kennedy
  • Mr. Salt
    Chad Logan
  • Mike Teavee
    Timothy Thompson
  • Mrs. Teaveee
    Chyann Cody
  • Mrs. Green
    Kaitlyn Thompson
  • Jerry
    Carston Sechser
  • Cherry
    Katharina Steeves
  • Ensemble
    Aliyah Ryan
  • Ensemble
    Alora Thompson
  • Ensemble
    Andrew Thompson
  • Ensemble
    Clara Reid
  • Ensemble
    Daniel Eddy
  • Ensemble
    Dante Priest
  • Ensemble
    Harper Davis
  • Ensemble
    Hope Frasier
  • Ensemble
    Katherine Fowler
  • Ensemble
    Lucian Steeves
  • Ensemble
    Madilyn Woxland
  • Ensemble
    Paisley Featherstone
  • Ensemble
    Sophie Wermers
  • Ensemble
    John Hale
  • Ensemble
    Melody Savery
  • Ensemble
    Anah Jones
  • Ensemble
    Kaya Pesicka
  • Ensemble
    Moriah Jones
  • Ensemble
    Nyomi Woltkamp
  • Ensemble
    Rebekah Jones
  • Ensemble
    Lucia Rodriguez
  • Ensemble
    Kelsie Reid
  • Ensemble
    Kaeli Thompson
  • Ensemble
    Adalyn Savery
  • Ensemble
    Avery Dobesh
  • Ensemble
    Ember Olson
  • Ensemble
    Piper Davis
  • Ensemble
    Jen Zoller
  • Ensemble
    Whitney Bridgers
  • Ensemble
    Cortesh Devreaux
  • Ensemble
    Elise Wood

Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Creative

  • Director
    Nathan Schreier
  • Assistant Director
    Reva Potter
  • Tech Director
    Terry Hoscheid
  • Musical Director
    Eliza Dosch
  • Stage Manager
    Rachel Crittenden
  • Assistant Stage Manager
    Hailey Hanzlik
  • Choreographer
    Sentel Schreier & Allie Juso Verry
  • Producer
    Derek Olson
  • Costumer
    Crystal Woods & Colleen Anderson
  • Sound
    Mike Meemken & Braxxton Reid
  • Lights
    Raya Meemken
  • Tech
    Hunter Cazer, Madison Dalton, Timothy Crittenden & Brux Hartman

Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Credits

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
(www.mtishows.com)

Orchestrations by Doug Besterman
Arrangements by Marc Shaiman

Produced in the West End and on Broadway by
Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures
Langley Park Productions
Neal Street Productions

Getting Our Acts Together: 2025
Rec Center Auditorium
Season Show
Past Show
March 2025

Getting Our Acts Together: 2025

Getting Our Acts Together: 2025

Atomic Lobsters From the Center of the Earth

by Derek Olson

  • Venue
    BF Rec Center Auditorium
  • Dates
    March 29 at 7pm
  • Duration
    Approx. 120 Minutes (Incl 1 15 Min Intermission)
  • Tickets
    On Sale

GOAT is Back!

We were so excited to be participate in Getting Our Acts Together: A Night of Northern Hills One-Acts (GOAT) again for 2025! This is was the fourth time this event was been put on and each year it gets better! Getting Our Acts Together  consists of four one-acts: one by the Historic Homestake Opera House from Lead; one by the Matthews Opera House in Spearfish; one by the Sturgis Community Theater; one by Belle Fourche Area Community Theater. Each night will be held in a different location, so each theater group gets a chance to perform in a new space and give that community a chance to see a show by other local theater groups.

This year, BFACT will be performed the original show, Atomic Lobsters From the Center of the Earth by local author Derek Olson. This show was originally produced in 2011 as part of the Sci-Fi Triple Feature and we were so excited to perform it again as part of our 15th Season!

Atomic Lobsters From the Center of the Earth Logo

Belle Fourche Area Community Theater’s Show Atomic Lobsters From the Center of the Earth by Derek Olson

Enjoy this throwback to classic 50’s ‘B’ movie science fiction! At a remote research base located in Antarctica there are tremors and mysterious disappearances that have caused the base military and scientific personnel to call in the greatest mind in the world! Can he discover the cause behind these catastrophes before it’s too late?

Atomic Lobsters From the Center of the Earth Cast

  • General Strong
    Nathan Mahler
  • Colonel Murtz
    Tyler Schone
  • Dr. Flo Savage
    Kelsey Gronlund
  • Dr. Elise Savage
    Heather Pittman
  • Dr. Felix Tanner
    Wes Barnhouse
  • Dr. Doug Jones
    Mike Meemken
  • Suzie
    Raya Meemken
  • Sally
    Emma Raber

Atomic Lobsters From the Center of the Earth Creative

  • Director
    Emma Tinsley
  • Lights
    Tri Mead
  • Backstage
    Echo Limpert
  • Producer
    Derek Olson
  • Claw Prop Construction
    Carr Coatings

Special Thanks

We want to thank Carr Coatings Industrial for creating the amazing lobster claw prop used in the production.

Carr Coatings Industrial
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical
Rec Center Auditorium
Season Show
Past Show
December 2024

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical

Book and Lyrics by Jahnna Beecham Music and Lyrics by Malcom Hillgartner Based on the Play by Barbara Robinson Orchestrations and Vocal Arrangements by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

  • Venue
    BF Rec Center Auditorium
  • Dates
    December 13 & 14 at 7pm & December 15 at 3pm
  • Duration
    Approx. 120 Minutes (incl 15 min intermission)

RING IN THE HOLIDAYS WITH YOUR FRIENDS AT BFACT

After taking Christmas off in 2023, BFACT was back with our beloved Christmas shows in 2024. The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world–so when they crash Sunday school and demand parts in the Christmas pageant, the whole town panics. There’s not supposed to be biting or cigar-smoking in Bethlehem, and while these kids have never even heard the Christmas story, they definitely have rewrites! Soon, everyone is calling for reluctant director Grace Bradley to cancel the whole thing. It’s up to the Bradleys and the Reverend to help their community see the Christmas story and the Herdman kids through new eyes in this buoyant musical adaptation of the funny and touching holiday classic.

A LIVELY SHOW… FULL OF UPBEAT TUNES, THIS WINNING ADDITION TO THE HOLIDAY CANON MANAGES TO ALSO TOUCH THE HEART… THE TUNES MAKE A SWELL ADDITION.

ORLANDO SENTINEL
The cast of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical"
The cast and crew of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical Cast

  • Ralph
    Titus Thompson
  • Leroy
    Tyler Stradtman
  • Claude
    Cade Pearson
  • Ollie
    Andrew Thompson
  • Charlie
    Jace Olson
  • Elmer
    Braxxton Reid
  • Teddy
    Brux Hartman
  • Alice
    Rebekah Jones
  • Ivy
    Kaya Pesicka
  • Beth
    Hope Ogaard
  • Imogene
    Kaeli Thompson
  • Gladys
    Talia Thompson
  • Bob
    Wes Barnhouse
  • Reverand Hopkins
    Alexander Steeves
  • Helen
    Karen Jensen
  • Grace
    Jay Atkins
  • Luanne
    Kaydance Gallagher
  • Betty
    Katharina Steeves
  • Connie
    Jen Zoller
  • Ensemble
    Jeff Reason, Brenda Hagen, Riley Mehlhaff, Alora Thompson, Taylor Zoller, Dante Priest, Clara Reid, Raya Meemken, Ember Olson, Adalyn Savery, Hope Sinkey, Lucia Rodriguez, Heidi Willey, Britta Hagen, Sylas Brink, and Julia Swanson

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical Creative

  • Director
    Rachel Munce
  • Musical Director
    Sharon Thompson
  • Assistant Director
    Kelsie Reid
  • Sound
    Michael Meemken
  • Piano
    Stephanie Bussiere
  • Guitar
    Tymuthi Crittenden
  • Drums
    Joe Savery
  • Reeds
    Carlie Reeves
  • Bass
    Tace Hartman
  • Producer
    Derek Olson
  • Sound Effects
    Samuel & Melody Savery
  • Lights
    Tayleigh Wooldridge
  • Costumes
    Colleen Anderson
  • Tech
    Hunter Brown, Timothy Thompson, and Gideon Gilger
  • Photography
    Hunter Anderson Photography

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical Credits

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC.
(www.broadwaylicensing.com)

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