Adapted by Joe Landry 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 on one fateful Christmas Eve. Presented through Playscripts, Inc.
It’s a Wonderful Life is based on the story “The Greatest Gift” by Philip Van Doren Stern
Cast and Creative team for It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play at Carrollwood Cultural Center
Cast
Jesse Hutson
George Bailey
Erica Garraffa
Mary Bailey
Lianne McDonnell-Kruger
Violet Bick, et al.
Topher Larkin
Harry Bailey, et al.
Kevin Dziura
Uncle Billy, et al.
Jay Gibson
Clarence, et al.
Paul Berg
Mr. Potter, foley
Lily Berg
Young Mary, foley, et al.
Malcolm Kruger
Young George, foley, et al.
Creative Team
Joe Landry
Adaptation
Jaime Giangrande-Holcom
Director
Tyler Temple
Stage Manager
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