It’s a Wonderful Life – LUX Radio Theatre
Staged reading of this Christmas classic with live foley and songs.
Open to All Ages.
LIST of CHARACTERS:
George Baily (Male, Adult) –
Husband to Mary, Father to Jainey, Petey & Zuzu. Small town gentleman with a good heart and big dreams
of seeing the world.
Mary Hatch (Female, Adult) –
Wife to George, Mother to Jainey, Petey & Zuzu. Grew up in the same small
town as George and has always been in love with him. She is steadfast,
self-assured and confident. She too has a kind heart & is very generous.
Mr. Potter (Male, Adult) –
A businessman of Bedford Falls who seeks nothing but money and power. The
Baily’s stand in his way of owning and controlling all of Bedford Falls.
Uncle Billy (Male, Adult) –
George’s Uncle and works with George at the Building and Loan. Billy is
endearing and has a good heart; however he can be absent minded and that leads
to issues for George and the Building and Loan.
Clarence (Male, Adult) –
Angel Second Class who is trying to earn his wings. He is sent to George at his
lowest point and shows him what Bedford Falls would be like if George had never
been born. He is kind and pure of heart.
Joseph (Male, Adult) – Senior Angel who supervises Clarence. He is observant and sensible. He is the one who
chooses to send Clarence to Earth to help George.
Mr. Kennedy (Any Gender, Adult) –
The announcer for Lux Radio. They are polished and a well-known voice in radio.
William Keighley/Keeley (Any Gender, Adult) –
The producer of Lux Radio. Serves as the narrator for the radio production of It’s
A Wonderful Life. They are warm and engaging.
Various other roles for all genders and ages.
CHILDREN:
Jainey (Girl, Child) – Daughter of Mary & George Baily, aged 9.
Petey (Boy, Child) – Son of Mary & George Baily, aged 12.
Zuzu (Girl, Child) – Daughter of Mary & George Baily, aged 7.
The PERFORMANCES will take place on Saturday December 12 at 7pm and Sunday December 13, at 2pm + 7pm at the Eleanor Mutimer Theatre, Dr. JH Gillis High School.
