It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play (2010)

Adapted by Joe Landry

  • DirectorBrian O’Connor
  • Producer:  Jimmy Gertzog
  • Technical Director:  Jen Grottle
  • Stage Manager:  Mike Mattheisen

Turn back the clock to the 1940s and set the dial for a double dose of holiday nostalgia. This version of It’s a Wonderful Life harkens back to the golden age of radio, and is performed as a live radio broadcast in front of a studio audience. Conceived and drawn directly from Frank Capra’s classic film, a talented ensemble of actors and one clever sound technician tell the story of George Bailey and the night he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. A holiday treat you will want to share with the entire family.

Performance Dates And Times

Friday, December 10, 7:30pm
Saturday December 11, 2pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, December 12, 2pm & 5pm
Saturday, December 18, 2pm & 7:30pm
Sunday December 19, 2pm & 5pm

The Cast

THE WOMEN:

  • Violet Bick, Matilda:  Stephanie Hearne
  • Rose Bailey, Mrs. Hatch:  Laurie Hinners
  • Mary Hatch (Mary Bailey):   Helena Spadacene
  • Sadie Vance, Ruth Dakin Bailey, Mrs. Thompson, Teller:  Tina Thronson

THE MEN:

  • Joseph, Bert, Bridge Keeper, Old Man Collins, Ed:  Patrick David
  • Narrator, Harry Bailey, Martini, Sam Wainwright, Ernie, Dr. Campbell:  Michael Khatcheressian
  • Henry F. Potter, Mr. Welch:  Fred O. Lash
  • Clarence, Peter Bailey, Charlie:  Joseph Le Blanc
  • Billy Bailey (Uncle Billy), Old Man Gower, Nick:  Gerry Vans
  • George Bailey:  David P. Whitehead

 THE CHILDREN:

  • Young Violet, Young Mary, Janie, Zuzu:  Nicole Owens
  • Young George, Pete:  Blake Phillips
  • Young George, Pete:  Ethan Phillips
  • Young Violet, Young Mary, Janie, Zuzu:  Elise Welsh

Production Team

  • Director:  Brian O’Connor
  • Producer:  Jimmy Gertzog
  • Technical Director:  Jen Grottle
  • Technical Crew:  Chip Gertzog, Robert Welsh, Jimmy Gertzog, Sarah Mournighan
  • Stage Manager:  Mike Mattheisen
  • Sound Design:  Brian O’Connor
  • Set Design and Construction: Brian O’Connor & Patrick David
  • Set Construction Crew:  Ian O’Connor
  • Set Decoration:  Brian O’Connor
  • Costume Design: Beth Whitehead
  • Costume Assistants:  Lyn Chamness McGee and Danine Welsh
  • Hair and Makeup Design:  Beth Harrison
  • House & Box Office Management:  Mike Dazé and Beverly Baughman
  • Playbill Design:  Ellen Burns
  • Playbill Advertising:  Jayne Victor, and David P. Whitehead
  • Photographer:  Chip Gertzog
  • Publicity:  Chip Gertzog

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