It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

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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.

Show Dates & Times

December 7, 2023
December 8, 2023
December 9, 2023
December 10, 2023

Cast

Craig Beeman — George Bailey
Mitchell Clark — Clarence
Molly Johnson — Violet, Young Vi, Nicky, Charlie
Lee Jones — Harry, Young Harry, Schultz, Ernie, Horace, Man At Bank, Binky
Kait Mingo — Young Mary, Sadie, Janie, Matilda
Jeff Ragusa — Potter, Gower, Ed, Tommy, Man At Bar, Sam, Bridge Keeper
Susan Ragusa — Rose Bailey, Ruth, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Hatch
Adam Robinson — Announcer, Stage Manager, Billy, Martini
Cameron Smith — Young George, Pete, Cop, Sheriff, Bert
Bekah Stephens — Mary Hatch
Micah Touchet — Joseph, Dr. Campbell, Old Man Collins, Peter Bailey
Emily McBroom and Amy Thornhill — The Sound Sisters

Director

Kristen Patton Spears

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