ATC Presents The 10th Anniversary Year of It's a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play
American Theater Company (ATC) announces the tenth anniversary year of the beloved holiday classic, It's a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play adapted from Frank Capra's film and directed by Jason W. Gerace. The production will run November 25 - December 24, 2011, at American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron St, Chicago, IL. Press opening is Monday, November 28, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
Bedford Falls. 1948. ATC transforms its intimate space into an actual 1940's radio studio to tell Capra's classic story of one man's affect on his community. Complete with audiograms and commercial breaks, audiences may be recorded live for broadcast on WBEZ Chicago Public Radio. Free milk and cookies are served after every performance.
Title: It's a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play
Playwright: Based on the screenplay by Frank Capra
Directed by: Artistic Associate Jason Gerace
Dates: Previews: November 25 - November 27, 2011
Press opening: Monday, November 28, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
Regular run: December 1 - December 24, 2011
Schedule: Thursdays & Fridays: 8:00pm
Saturdays: 3:00pm & 8:00pm
Sundays: 3:00pm
Location: American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron St., Chicago
Tickets: Previews: $10 rush tickets at the door, or reserved seats for $30
Regular run: Thursdays & matinees $35; Fri & Sat evenings $40
Opening night including post-show reception $50
773.409.4125; www.atcweb.org
American Theater Company is an ensemble of artists committed to producing new and classic American stories that ask the question, "What does it mean to be an American?" We provide a truly intimate home for the community to experience meaningful stories. We foster a nurturing environment for artists to take risks and create essential work.
American Theater Company is supported by a CityArts Program 2 Grant and a Cultural Outreach Program Grant from the City of Chicago Office of Tourism & Culture, the Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation, Lloyd A. Fry Foundation, Illinois Arts Council, Illinois Humanities Council, Polk Bros. Foundation, The Shubert Foundation, and Prince Charitable Trusts.
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