Spotlight Theatre to Present Two Holiday Radio Plays in Rep

By: Oct. 21, 2016
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Spotlight Theatre Company presents "It's A Wonderful Life: a live radio play" and "A Christmas Carol: a live radio play" by Joe Landry and Kevin Connors, a delightful holiday repertory! Directed by Andy Anderson and Kris Graves, the shows run November 18 - December 18, 2016.

YULE love these two Holiday shows playing in repertory. All of your favorite characters from It's a Wonderful Life and A Christmas Carol are here, created by five actors who play over fifty roles! Joins us as we re-create a 1940's radio station, complete with microphones, applause sign, and sound effects station!

The cast includes Marcus Turner (Jake Laurents), Regina Fernandez-Steffen (Sally Applewhite), Chas Lederer (Harry "Jazzbo" Heywood), Martha Harmon Pardee (Lana Sherwood), Wade Livingston (Freddie Filmore) and Luke Rahmsdorff-Terry (The Foley Artist).


"It's A Wonderful Life: a live radio play"

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.

Friday, Nov. 18, Nov. 25, Dec. 2 @ 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 19, Nov. 26, Dec. 3 @ 2 p.m.

Saturday, Dec 10, Dec. 17 @ 7:30 p.m

Sunday, Nov. 20 @ 2 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 27, Dec. 4, Dec. 11, Dec. 18 @ 6 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 28 @ 7:30 p.m. (All tickets $12)

Thursday, Dec. 15 @ 7:30 p.m.


"A Christmas Carol: a live radio play"

The Charles Dickens holiday classic comes to life as a live 1940s radio broadcast, complete with vintage commercials for fruitcake (extra-fancy), and the magic of live sound effects and musical underscoring. A handful of actors bring dozens of characters to the stage, as the familiar story unfolds: Three ghosts take Ebenezer Scrooge on a thrilling journey to teach him the true meaning of Christmas.

Saturday, Nov. 19, Nov. 26, Dec. 3 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 20 @ 6 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 27, Dec. 4, Dec. 11, Dec. 18 @ 2 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 1, Dec. 8 @ 7:30 p.m

Friday, Dec. 9, Dec. 16 @ 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 10, Dec. 17 @ 2 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 12 @ 7:30 p.m. (All tickets $12)


Tickets are $18 - $23 and available by calling 720-530-4596 or online at www.thisisspotlight.com. Performances play The John Hand Theater, 7653 E. 1st Place, Denver, CO 80230. Free parking.


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