A very faithful radio adaptation of the 1946 Frank Capra classic film about dreams, sacrifice and redemption in small town America. Familiar characters are Clarence the Angel, second grade, George and Mary Bailey, Uncle Billy, and the despicable Mr. Potter. This laughter & tear-jerker of a show features a score using 1940s radio-theater organ and piano. There will also be live sound effects just like the old-time radio plays!
Uncle Billy and George try to calm down their anxious customers at the Bailey Building & Loan in IT?S A WONDERFUL LIFE, A RADIO ONSTAGE PLAY by Anthony E. Palermo. This fun adaptation of Frank Capra?s
The residents of Bedford Falls (and heaven!) are in rehearsal for IT?S A WONDERFUL LIFE, A RADIO ONSTAGE PLAY by Anthony E. Palermo - a story of family, friendship, and appreciation. What a great tale
Here Mr. Potter tries to control the board of directors of the Bailey Building & Loan Pictured L-R: CW Bardsher, Barry Thurman, Robert Benton, and Neal Risenhoover.
Here, the newlyweds are ready to celebrate, but will Ernie get the Baileys to the train? Pictured L-R: Shelly Harmon, C.W. Bardsher, K. DerRon Vinson
From Violet Bick, the town hussy, to Zuzu Bailey and her flower petals, so much of the fun is seeing and hearing the actors portray diverse characters! Pictured: Chelsea McIntire.
From Violet Bick, the town hussy, to Zuzu Bailey and her flower petals, so much of the fun is seeing and hearing the actors portray diverse characters! Pictured: Chelsea McIntire.
Kristi Salisbury as Annie, the Bailey?s cook, the nosy neighbor, and Mrs. Hatch, Mary?s mother. They?re all opinionated and stylish!
Cast and Creative team for It's a Wonderful Life - A Live Onstage Radio Play at Carpenter Square Theatre
Cast
C.W. Bardsher
George
Shelly Harmon
Mary
Don Reece
Clarence
Albert Bostick
Superintendent/Carter
Barry Thurman
Uncle Billy/Nick/Night Watchman/Announcer
Neal Risenhoover
Mr. Potter/Eddy
K DerRon Vinson
Ernie/Martin/Charlie/Jimmy the Raven
Robert Benton
Gower/Dr. Campbell/Officer Bert/ Harry Bailey
Randall Wing
Pop Bailey/Mr. Welch/ Randy/ Sheriff
Chelsea McIntire
Violet/Anne/Zuzu/Mrs. Davis
Shawn Witcher
Ma Bailey/Cousin Tilly/ Janie Bailey/Bank Teller
Kristy Salisbury
Mrs. Hatch/Impatient Neighbor/Mrs. Thompson
Lola Doolittle
Live Sound Effects
Creative Team
Rhonda Clark
Director
Jason Brackenridge
Stage Manager
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