EASLEY — Easley Foothills Playhouse will soon play host to “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.”

The laugh-a-minute play features the meanest kids around. The six Herdman kids lie, steal, cuss and smoke cigars — even the girls. So when the Herdmans storm Sunday school and take over the annual Christmas pageant, everyone braces for the worst. But no one is prepared for what really happens when the rottenest kids in the world take over the greatest story ever told.

It’s a pageant full of surprises for everyone — including the Herdmans themselves.

Show dates and times are Fridays, Dec. 6 and 13, at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays, Dec. 7 and 14, at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays, Dec. 8 and 15, at 3 p.m. The box office opens one hour prior to showtime. Tickets may be purchased online at www.showtix4u.com or by calling the box office at (864) 855-1817. After the tone, leave your name, phone number, the performance you wish to attend and the type and number of tickets you require. You may also email the Playhouse at foothillsplayhouse@att.net.

In addition, rush tickets may be purchased at the theater 15 minutes prior to the start of the show for $10 — while seats last.