The Herdman Kids
RALPH – The oldest and coolest. He’s the enforcer.
IMOGENE – Leader of the Herdmans. She’s loud, bossy and crafty.
LEROY – Ralph’s backup. Very confident in the muscle department.
CLAUDE – Scrappy and smart.
OLLIE – A bit of a naïve urchin who follows the older boys’ leads.
GLADYS – Little but fierce. Nothing scares Gladys.

The Bradleys
GRACE – Sweet, good-humored, slightly frazzled mom.
BOB – Easygoing dad, wry sense of humor.
CHARLIE – Typical kid brother, says what he thinks.
BETH – Charlie’s older and wiser sister. She’s honest and kind.

Church People
HELEN ARMSTRONG – Organized steamroller. She’s always in charge.
REVEREND HOPKINS – Occasionally befuddled, always well-meaning.

Church Ladies
LUANNE – Sassy, tells it like it is.
BETTY – Sweet southerner, calls everyone “honey.”
CONNIE – Direct, no-nonsense type.

Kids
ALICE WENDLEKEN – Know-it-all. She thinks she’s perfect.
ELMER HOPKINS – Preacher’s kid, which means he needs to behave and be nice.
TEDDY SHOEMAKER – Wimpy kid with glasses, asks too many questions.
IVY REED – Beth’s earnest friend who is sometimes a goody-goody.

Ensemble: various kids to play angels and shepherds in the pageant