BATH

The

Studio Theatre of Bath will stage Barbara Robinson’s “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” beginning Dec. 9 at the Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St.

Shows are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9, 10, 16 and 17, as well as at 2 p.m. Dec. 11 and 18.

Here’s how the Studio Theater of Bath describes the production:

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” tells the tale of how six delinquent siblings, known as the Herdmans inadvertently earn roles in the local church’s Christmas play and perform it in a most unconventional manner.

Wayne Otto directs this “laugh out loud” comedy. The young actors steal this show.

Sarah Meyer-Waldo is Beth, the Narrator. Her brother Charlie is played by Tyler Peaslee.

The horrific Herdmans are played by Griffin Tibbets (Ralph), Trevan MacMullen (Leroy), Annie Bryer (Imogene), Noah Peaslee (Claude), Ben Willertz (Ollie) and Emily Minott (Gladys). Another notable performer is Sierra Wallace as Alice.

Veteran performers include Billy Rankis as Father, and Kirstin Hayward as Mother. Linda Robataille is Mrs. Armstrong and Kendray Welsh is Mrs. McCarthy.

Belita Velizio is the stage manager, while Tracy Forest is the music director.

The Morse High School choir will perform holiday music before the Dec. 9 show. The Apostolic Church Choir will perform before the Dec. 17 production.

The Angel Choir, with some singers as young as 4 years old, will perform before the Dec. 10, 11, 16 and 18 shows.

Adult tickets cost only $10. Student and senior citizen tickets are $8 and children younger than age 5 get in free.

Those who bring nonperishable food items for donation to the Bath Food Pantry, along with a coupon flier from the Studio Theater website can save $3 on a student ticket. The discount is only available at the door.

Tickets are available at the box office at 804 Washington St., online at chocolatechurcharts.com, or by calling 442-8455.

To learn more about the Studio Theatre of Bath, and the 2011-12 season, log onto www.studiotheatreofbath.com.