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.
CAST
Joel VanEaton - Jake Laurents, George Bailey, Young George
Caleb Knisley - Freddie Filmore, Announcer, Joseph, Cop, Old Man Collins, Martini, Charlie, Sheriff
Jonathan Schmidt - Harry “Jazzbo” Heywood, Clarence, Sam Wainwright, Dr. Campbell, Harry, Young Harry, Ed (run on bank)
Paul Fagan - Mr. Potter, Peter Bailey Sr., Ernie, Nick the Bartender, Old Man Gower
John Guerrasio - Uncle Billy, Bridge Keeper, Binky the Bouncer, Tommy Bailey, Mr. Welch, Bert the Cop, Horace the Teller, Man (at Martini’s)
Mika Hoilman - Sally Applewhite, Mary Hatch, Young Mary
Becky Edmisten - Lana Sherwood, Violet Bick,Young Violet, Ruth Dakin Bailey, Matilda, Janie Bailey, Young Pete Bailey
Janette Gaines - Mrs. Rose Bailey, (Mrs.) Schultz, Mrs. Thompson, Zuzu, Sadie Vance, Mrs. Hatch
Emma Montag - Understudy
DIRECTOR: Tom Flagg
STAGE MANAGER: Audrey Holley
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: CHRIS WELTY