Carrollwood Players to Open IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE - A LIVE RADIO PLAY, 11/29

Carrollwood Players presents It's a Wonderful Life: A Love Radio Play for your holiday enjoyment. Opening Friday, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY was adapted by Joe Landry from the screenplay by Goodrich, Hackett, Capra & Swerling. The show runs November 29th through December 21st, 2013, directed by Frank Stinehour.

Produced by James Cass, Carrollwood Players presents the beloved American holiday classic come to captivating life. Performed as a live 1940s radio broadcast. Set in a radio station, a talented ensemble brings to the stage a few dozen characters telling the story of idealistic George Bailey as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. Experience the magic as you join the radio show's live audience, and are reminded "no man is a failure who has friends."

CREATIVE TEAM:

Directed by Jim Johnson
Produced by Judith Sachs
Assistant Director - Venessa Marie Baez
Stage Manager - Paul Jannereth
Foley Artist - Laura Dietz
Costume Design - Chris Dietz
Set Design - James Cass

CAST:

BranDon Wagner -- Ernie, Mr Welch, Henry F. Potter
Cameron Levine -- Harry, Horace the Teller, Martini, Young George
Chris Dietz -- Matilda, Rose Bailey
Deb Kelley -- Mrs. Hatch, MrS. Thompson
Eddie Gomez -- George Bailey
Ellen Jannereth -- Young Mary, Zuzu
Gus Eberhard -- Pete, Tommy, Young Harry Bailey
Judith Sachs -- Sadie Vance
Kelly Clow -- Charlie, Clarence
Rehema Bilali -- Janie, Mary Hatch/Bailey
Robert Carlson -- Binky, Bridge Keeper, Cop, Dr Campbell, Old Man Gower, Man 1, Man 2, Old Man Collins, Schultz
Sara Connolly -- Ruth Bailey, Violet Bick, Young Violet
Stephen Fox -- Joseph, Sam Wainwright, Sheriff
Thomas Pahl -- Bert, Billy Bailey, Ed, Nick, Peter

You can make reservations, purchase your tickets, and select your seat via the Carrollwood Players website (www.CarrollwoodPlayers.org). [Some fees may apply to advance purchases.] Reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis. You will be notified if there is a problem with your reservation. Reserved seats will be held until 15 minutes before show time.

Ticket Prices: $18 Adults Under 62; $15 Seniors Age 62 and Up, Students, or Military w/ID; Group Discounts Available. In person the day of the show, Carrollwood Players accepts cash or checks only. Credit cards may be used for advanced purchase online. Curtain times are 8:00pm on Fridays and Saturdays and 3:00pm on Sundays. The theater lobby will open one hour prior to curtain.

About Carrollwood Players: Since 1981, Carrollwood Players, Tampa's oldest community theatre company, has provided quality entertainment for the Tampa Bay area. In addition to special events, Carrollwood Players produces nine plays as part of their main stage season: dramas, bedroom farces, mysteries and much more. Season productions typically run for four weekends. Tickets start at $18 and customers can reserve the seats online; season tickets are also available. Carrollwood Players also offers a range of ticket options for those looking for culture and great local theater.