It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play (Short Version)
by Joe Landry

Name: It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play (Short Version)
Brand: Joe Landry
SKU: 9781623840631
Rating: 3.95 (1 reviews)

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Highlights

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40 mins 1940s/WWII Ensemble Cast Expandable Casting Flexible Cast Size Room for Extras Bare Stage/Simple Set Period Costumes

Synopsis

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.

When an angel, Clarence, shows him the positive impact he has had on his family and the people around him George realizes that he is loved.

Press Reviews

"A well-loved tale told with style, charm and a heart so big it could burst the ribcage of the harshest Grinch… A fresh theatrical context that creates just the right kind of retro warmth. If you cry every time you see the movie, you’ll be blubbering away right on cue."
— Chicago Tribune

"If you’re looking for a feel-good show to get you into the holiday spirit, and especially if you’re a fan of the movie it’s based on, put It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play on your list. It’s sweet, comforting, and not at all demanding... the theatrical equivalent of hot cocoa with whipped cream."
— BroadwayWorld

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
STAGE MANAGER	—	—	—
FREDDIE FILMORE (ALSO CALLED ANNOUNCER) The actor playing Joseph and others	male	—	The actor playing Joseph and others
JAKE LAURENTS The actor playing George	male	—	The actor playing George
SALLY APPLEWHITE The actress playing Mary	female	—	The actress playing Mary
LANA SHERWOOD The actress playing Violet and others	female	—	The actress playing Violet and others
HARRY “JAZZBO” HEYWOOD The actor playing Clarence and others	male	—	The actor playing Clarence and others
MARY HATCH George’s girl	female	—	George’s girl
ROSE BAILEY George’s mother	female	—	George’s mother
HARRY BAILEY George’s kid brother	male	—	George’s kid brother
OLD MAN GOWER A druggist	—	—	A druggist
BERT A cop	—	—	A cop
VIOLET BICK A small-town siren	—	—	A small-town siren
HENRY F. POTTER The richest and meanest man in all the county	male	—	The richest and meanest man in all the county
BILLY BAILEY George’s uncle	—	—	George’s uncle
PETE George’s son	male	—	George’s son
ZUZU George’s daughter	female	—	George’s daughter
CLARENCE George’s guardian angel	—	—	George’s guardian angel
JOSEPH The superintendent of angels	—	—	The superintendent of angels
YOUNG GEORGE George as a child	—	—	George as a child
YOUNG HARRY Harry as a child	—	—	Harry as a child
BOYS	—	—	—
YOUNG VIOLET Violet as a child	—	—	Violet as a child
YOUNG MARY Mary as a child	—	—	Mary as a child
GEORGE BAILEY A typical American dreamer	—	—	A typical American dreamer
PETER BAILEY George’s father	male	—	George’s father