It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Adapted by Joe Landry

Directed by Linda Dougan


~~ Performances ~~
DATE
DOORS OPEN
SHOWTIME
Dec 11
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
Dec 12
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
Dec 13
1:30 PM
2:00 PM (Matinee)
Dec 17
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
Dec 18
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
Dec 19
7:00 PM
7:30 PM

Tickets will go on sale November 30, and are $12.00 for adults and $10.00 for youth. For reservations, call our Box Office at 641-792-1230. The box office is staffed weekdays, starting November 30, from 12:00 am - 1:00 pm and 6:30-7:30 pm, and one hour before each performance.


AUDITION DETAILS
Wed October 21 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Parts Available:  3 men, 2 women
Additional parts possible.
Ability to change character voices helpful, as you will be
playing multiple parts.  Scripts will be accessible during production.

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.

 
The following are radio performers who portray multiple roles in the radio play It's a Wonderful Life.
Role Description
Freddie Filmore
(Male)
Freddie is an actor who plays the following roles: Announcer, Gower, Potter, Billy, Joseph, Peter Bailey, Ernie, Old Man Collins, Ed, Pete, Man (at Martini's), Nick, Bridge Keeper, Binky, Cop.
Jake Laurents
(Male)
Jake is an actor who plays the following roles: George Bailey (and young George).
Sally Applewhite
(Female)
Sally is an actor who plays the following roles: Mary Hatch (and young Mary).
Lana Sherwood
(Female)
Lana is an actor who plays the following roles: Violet (and young Violet), Rose Bailey, Matilda, Ruth, Mrs. Hatch, Mrs. Thompson, Schultz, Zuzu, Janie, Sadie Vance.
Harry "Jazzbo" Heywood
(Male)
Harry is an actor who plays the following roles: Harry (and young Harry), Bert, Clarence Oddbody, Sam Wainwright, Martini, Dr. Campbell, Charlie, Man (at run on bank), Horace the teller, Mr. Welch, Tommy, Sheriff.
Stage Manager
(Male or Female)
This person is the Stage Manager for the radio play It's a Wonderful Life.



Who's Who in the Cast and Crew

 
Cast
Role Actor
Freddie Filmore
(Announcer, Clarence, Martini, Man at Bank)
John Dougan
Jake Laurents
(George Bailey, Harry)
Troy Gould
Sally Applewhite
(Mary Hatch)
Paige Robinson
Lana Sherwood
(Violet)
Anna Layton
Harry "Jazzbo" Heywood
(Potter, Old Man Collins, Man at Martini's, Ernie, Schultz, Gower, Joseph)
Gary Kopsa
Hope Merriwether
(Zuzu, Ruth, Mrs. Thompson, Janie, Binky)
Suzanne Von Seggern
Judy Lester
(Matilda, Sadie Vance)
Robin Stoner
Trixie Devine
(Pete, Ed, Charlie, Rose (Ma) Bailey, Cop)
Mary Thompson
Hazel Jenkins
(Dr. Campbell, Sheriff, Mr Welch, Mrs Hatch)
Tracee Saltz
Ray Gordon
(Bert, Billy, Peter, Sam, Horace, Tommy, Nick, Bridgekeeper)
Ethan Saltz
Stage Manager Mel Wilson
Production Staff
Stage Manager Mel Wilson
Stage Crew Tim Blount
Bill Goodman
Sue Beukema
Props Sue Beukema
Tim Blount
Wanda Blount
Lights Pam Ratliff
Sound Barbara Von Seggern
Set Design /
Construction
Austin Brown
Harvey Olsthoorn
Sandy Olsthoorn
Costumes Sue Beukema and Cast
Makeup Cast
Hair Cast

Approach

Our goal and our passion has been to work hard, entertain our fans, and just plain have fun. We are excited to be performing weekly and hope to see you soon at a show – take a look at our calendar, or just drop us a line.