It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
by Joe Landry
It’s A Wonderful Life is based on the story The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern
directed by Jessica Albiston and Jocasta Godlieb
The iconic Hollywood movie It’s A Wonderful Life is an absolute must-see during the holiday season. No wonder, the American retelling of A Christmas Carol is as heart-warming as it is life-affirming.
In his stage version of It’s A Wonderful Life, Joe Landry sets the story as a 1940’s radio broadcast coming to you live from New York City, where an ensemble of actors, singers and audio artists brings to life the idyllic town of Bedford Falls.
Idealistic George Bailey is a dreamer, a husband and father to four, and perhaps even the heart of the community. Which is why when, one stormy December night, he finds his family business unexpectedly confronted with possible bankruptcy, he desperately wishes he had never been born. Lucky for him and the rest of Bedford Falls, his guardian angel Clarence is determined to change George’s mind – and finally earn her wings.
Cast:
Clarence, Ruth Dakin Bailey (Diane Dumont)
Lisa Crinon
Rose Bailey, Peter Bailey, Bert, Dr. Campbell, Sadie Vance, Tommy, Janie, Schultz, Man, Matilda, Mrs. Thompson (Lana Sherwood)
Valerie Doyle
Joseph, Henry F. Potter, Mr. Gower, Sheriff, Ed (Arthur Orquard)
Dave Earl
Announcer, Commercials, Mr. Welch, Sound Effects (Frannie Filmore)
Nora Farrell
Mary Hatch Bailey, Pete (Olive Stamford)
Madeleine Lange
Due to illness in week 1, these roles were also played by Sonja Bahnsen
Violet Bick, Zuzu, Charlie, Sam Wainwright, Harry Bailey, Nick, Bridge Keeper, Old Man Collins, Horace (Susie St. Clair)
Margaret Metzler
Due to illness in week 1, these roles were also played by Jocasta Godlieb
George Bailey, Binky (Jacob Alistaire St. Lawrence III)
Martin J. Mills
Uncle Billy, Mrs. Hatch (Glenn Graham)
Lily Moore
Due to illness in week 1, these roles were also played by Jocasta Godlieb
Commercials and Music (Greta Garland)
Martina Plieger
Ernie, Martini, Sound Effects (Corny Collimore)
Simone Tidore
Due to illness in week 1, these roles were also played by Camilo Daza and Thomas Gimpel
