IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE - RADIO PLAY

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE - RADIO PLAY

By Joe Landry

Directed by Debra Grannan

DATES HELD: December 4 - 8, 2014

LOCATION: Cary Arts Center

ABOUT THE SHOW:

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. A family-friendly story of redemption that resonates with all ages.

THE CAST

  • George Bailey - Melissa Marinello

  • Clarence - Dan Bain

  • Mr. Potter/Nick - Carlton Watkins

  • Harry Bailey/Ernie Bishop/Welch - Chelsey Winstead

  • Bert the Cop/Joseph/Tom - Camille Watson

  • Uncle Billy - Erica Hellmann

  • Mr. Gower/Man on Porch/Osgood - Abby Jordan

  • Marty/Freddy/Ed/Reineman/Reporter - Randy Jordan

  • Joe/Mickey/Charles/Sheriff - Charles Robson

  • Announcer/Sam Wainwright - Phil Kruh

  • Mr. Bailey/Mr. Partridge/Mr. Carter - Hannah Smith

  • The Boss/Chairman/Mr. Martini - Owen Hopkins

  • Mary Hatch Bailey - Marleigh Purgar-McDonald

  • Violet Pick/Mrs. Davis - Rachel Holsopple

  • Tillie/Mrs. Bailey - Jonathan Knapp

  • Mrs. Hatch/Helen - Austin Harger

  • Ruth Dakin Bailey/Mrs. Thompson - Jacob Larkins

  • Hortense/Potter’s Secretary - Kyndall Boxell

  • Young Mary - Sydney Mitchell

  • Young Violet - Ryan Cawley

  • Janie Bailey/Kid at Pond - Sawyer Mellon

  • ZuZu Bailey/Kid at Pond - Samuel Rutherford

  • Young Harry Bailey/Tommy Bailey - Natalie Hellmann

  • Peter Bailey/Kid at Pond - Lucy Andreev

  • Young George - Sofia Unger

  • Carolers

    • Charles Robson, Patrick Berry, Jerry Zieman, Mark Anderson; Maura Wiggs, Arel Marsh, Elena Zayas, Elena Mulligan, Mary Ann Serino, Nicole Lefler

  • Radio Gals/Carolers

    • Julie Weber, Meghan Chung, Hannah Lamb

  • Lead Foley Artist - Jon Dietz

  • Foley Crew

    • Scott Peters, Cullen Knott, Jeffrey Beeke

PRODUCTION STAFF / CREW

  • Director - Debra Grannan

  • Assistant Director - Kat Thompson

  • Music Director - Darylene Hecht

  • Stage Manager - Natasha Jackson

  • Set Designer/Master Carpenter - Bob Grannan

  • Costume Designer - Rachel McKay

  • Sound Designer & Sound Board Operator -  Bob Kulow

  • Lighting Designer - Barry Jaked

  • Light Board Operator - Jenny Robinson

  • Foley Props Designer - Jon Dietz & Ian Robson

  • Set Crew -  Ian Robson, Jenny Robson, Pete Thoits, Phil Lowden, Pete Bucci, Ami Kirk Jones, Jenny Robinson, Todd Houseknecht, Greg Lytle, Dave Sniffin, Cullen Knott

  • Hair & Makeup Designer - Ali Short

  • Scenic Artists - Ami Kirk-Jones, Mark Zumbach

  • Graphic Artist - Elyse Darling

  • Photography - Rob Byron, Jon Karnofsky

  • Production Coordinator - Greg Lytle

  • Finance Manager - Chris McKittrick

Interested in joining our volunteer production team for a show? Check out our Volunteer page or contact us at info@caryplayers.org

PRODUCTION PHOTOS

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