A new twist to a holiday classic
November 24 to December 16, 2018
Directed by Vicki Janis
8:00 PM — Nov 24 & 30 and Dec 1, 7, 8, 14, & 15
2:00 PM — Nov 25 and Dec 2, 9, & 16
Auditions: October 1 and 2, 2018, at 7:00 p.m.
Learn about auditioning
Frank Capra’s holiday classic comes to life in a fresh and inventive way as a live 1940s radio broadcast where a small ensemble blossoms into a few dozen characters to tell the well-known story of idealistic George Bailey. Bursting with charm, this play serves up just the right amount of heartwarming Christmas cheer to remind us of what the holidays are really about.
“The best Christmas show of the season!”
It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play is produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc.
Reviews
“One of the best holiday shows around. This is a fresh and inventive way of reconnecting with a classic story of love and redemption.”
— Mary Houlihan, Chicago Sun-Times
“Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life is a classic that’ll never to be surpassed by any remake. But what this play has to sacrifice, it makes up for with its original twist, its clever use of props, entertaining voices and a love story that you want to witness over and over again.”
— Teresa Errico, Fairfield County Weekly (Connecticut)
“A well-loved tale told with style, charm and a heart so big it could burst the ribcage of the harshest Grinch.”
— Kerry Reid, The Chicago Tribune
“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…Guaranteed.”
— Chris Jones, The Chicago Tribune
Auditions for holiday production of It’s a Wonderful Life
Redlands Footlighters will hold auditions for the holiday production of It’s a Wonderful Life – A Live Radio Play on October 1 and 2 at 7:00 p.m. Director Vicki Janis is looking for men and women of various ages. This beloved American holiday classic comes to life as a live 1940’s radio broadcast. The cast has a minimum of 3 men and 2 women performing a variety of characters, but additional actors may be used. This ensemble piece calls for actors that can voice a […]