Here is your chance to perform a great character from this charming Christmas classic.
Join us as we re-create the magic of the heartwarming Frank Capra film as a 1940's radio show!
Christmas Carols, George Bailey and a bunch of friends. What more could you want this Christmas season?
Become part of the production with the Christmas reminder that "No man is a failure who has friends."
Come help Clarence the angel show George Bailey that he really has had "A Wonderful Life."
Try out and join all the colorful and sharply drawn characters that inhabit Bedford Falls.
As sweet as "Our Town" with as much simple power as "A Christmas Carol," It's a Wonderful Life is a story that resonates through the ages.
CAST:
FREDDIE FILMORE (40s-60s): ANNOUNCER,
GOWER, POTTER, JOSEPH, ERNIE, OLD MAN
COLLINS, BANK EXAMINER
WALTER GRAHAM (40s-60s): BILLY, PETER
BAILEY ED, PETE, MAN (AT MARTINI’S), NICK,
BRIDGE KEEPER, BINKY, COP
JAKE LAURENTS (30s-40s): GEORGE BAILEY
SALLY APPLEWHITE (20s-40s): MARY HATCH
LANA SHERWOOD (20s-30s): VIOLET, MATILDA,
RUTH, MRS. THOMPSON
DOROTHY BENNETT (40s-60s): MRS. HATCH,
SCHULTZ, ROSE BAILEY, ANNIE
HARRY JAZZBO HEYWOOD (30s-60s): HARRY,
CLARENCE ODDBODY, SAM WAINWRIGHT,
MARTINI, DR. CAMPBELL
HAROLD WHITAKER (40s-60s): BERT, CHARLIE,
MAN (at run on bank), HORACE THE TELLER, MR.
WELCH, SHERIFF
JIMMY SULLIVAN (11-12): YOUNG GEORGE,
PETEY
EDDIE CALLAHAN (8-10): YOUNG HARRY,
TOMMY
FRANNIE GRAHAM (6-8): YOUNG MARY, ZUZU
MAGGIE DOYLE (8-10): YOUNG VIOLET, JANEY
ARTHUR BENNETT (20s-60s) THE FOLEY ARTIST
All five actors also provide ad-libs from the following
crowds, etc.: BOYS, BOARD MEMBERS, CROWD
AT RUN ON BANK, RESTAURANT PATRONS,
CROWD AT PARTY
The STAGE MANAGER will be played by our Stage
Manager.
Please arrive a bit early to give you time to fill out audition forms.
Auditions consist of brief singing, then readings from the play.
Children who wish to act in "It's a Wonderful Life" should attend auditions. Every attempt will be made to get children out as early as possible. Children performing in the Children's Choir do not need to attend these auditions.
Auditions for the Foley Artist/Sound FX Engineer will consist of sound effects and an interview. The Foley Artist role is a major role, in almost every scene.
Auditions begin with all auditionees practicing one of two songs in groups (Jingle Bells or White Christmas), then performing a portion of each solo. Men and women will practice and perform in their own key. Child actors will sing with the women.
Callbacks for leads will take place Saturday, Sept. 26 and will consist of readings from the play. Some special readings may be requested from other parts of the script.
Questions? email President@salineareaplayers.org