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It's a Wonderful Life: a Live Radio Play

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

Earlier Event: November 6
It's a Wonderful Life: a Live Radio Play
Later Event: December 2
Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn