It's A Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Play

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Audition Dates: November 1st and 2nd

Synopsis:

It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play brings the beloved holiday film to the stage with a charming theatrical twist: the entire story unfolds as a live

1940s radio broadcast. A small ensemble of performers takes on a wide range of characters, shifting voices, personalities, and roles to create the bustling world of Bedford Falls. 

Alongside them, a Stage Manager and

Foley Artist help bring the production to life by creating sound effects in full view of the audience, adding energy, humor, and imagination to every

scene. At the heart of the story is George Bailey, a generous and well-meaning man whose dreams and sacrifices have shaped the lives of everyone around him, even when he can no longer see his own worth. On one difficult Christmas Eve, George reaches a moment of despair, but with the guidance of Clarence, a lovable angel hoping to earn his wings, he is

shown what the world might have been like if he had never been born. 

Through this journey, George comes to understand the depth of his impact, the love of his family and community, and the enduring holiday message that every life matters.

 This production is a special non-season fundraiser event, and season tickets and season ticket benefits do not apply. 

Standing Ovation Theatre is pleased to announce auditions for:

“It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play”

This beloved holiday classic comes to life in this entertaining 1940s-style radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen memorable characters to our stage. On one fateful Christmas Eve, George Bailey considers ending his life.

Clarence, an angel, intervenes and reveals the profound impact George has had on those around him—and how different their lives would have been without him.

Auditions are Sunday, November 1 at 7:00 p.m. and Monday, November 2  at 7:00 p.m. in the event space at Standing Ovation Theatre.

Auditions will include a cold reading from the script. Because these ensemble members will sing the play’s commercials and station-identification jingles, please be prepared to perform one verse of a favorite Christmas song or carol a cappella. Please be familiar with the movie and the characters.

Roles available for audition:

Freddie Filmore: Announcer, Gower, Potter, Billy, Joseph, Peter Bailey, Ernie, Old Man Collins, Ed, Pete, Man (at Martini’s) Nick, Bridge Keeper, Binky, Cop.

Jake Laurents: George Baily and young George Bailey.

Sally Applewhite: Mary Hatch and young Mary Hatch

Lana Sherwood: Violet and young Violet, Rose Bailey, Matilda, Ruth, Mrs. Hatch, Mrs. Thompson, Schultz, Zuzu, Janie, Sadie Vance

Harry “Jazzbo” Heywood: Harry and young Harry, Bert, Clarence Oddbody, Sam Wainwright, Martini, Dr. Campbell, Charlie, Man (at run on bank), Horace the Teller, Mr. Welch, Tommy, Sheriff.

Stage Manager/ Foley Artist (sound effects technician). This person will manage the radio play on stage and deliver a few opening lines. They will also create most of the sound effects using everyday items.