Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois.

It's a Wonderful Life

Adapted for the stage by James W. Rodgers. Based on the film by Frank Capra.

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About the Show

It's a Wonderful Life, adapted by James W. Rodgers from the beloved Frank Capra film.This holiday classic brings Bedford Falls to life, celebrating love, sacrifice, and the difference one person can make.

Based on the story The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern, this tale has become almost as familiar in American culture as Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. The story follows George Bailey, the Everyman of Bedford Falls, whose dreams of escape and adventure are quashed by family obligation and civic duty. On Christmas Eve, his guardian angel descends to save him from despair and remind him—by showing what the world would have been like had he never been born—that his has been, after all, a wonderful life.

This faithful adaptation features all your favorite characters: George and Mary Hatch, Clarence, Uncle Billy, Violet, and, of course, the Scrooge-like villain, Mr. Potter. The dramatization celebrates both the faith of the season and the American philosophy of life: hard work, fair play, and the love and support of family and friends will be rewarded.

Rehearsals:

Begin Wednesday October 1st
Typically Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 7:00–9:30 PM, with additional rehearsals closer to opening.

Characters:

• George Bailey – Idealistic Everyman, must balance warmth, humor, and depth
• Mary Hatch Bailey – Loving and resilient wife
• Clarence Odbody – Angel, earnest, slightly comic
• Henry Potter – Wealthy, domineering antagonist
• Uncle Billy – Forgetful, good-hearted uncle
• Violet Peterson – Flirtatious, lively townswoman
• Townsfolk, family members, children, and ensemble roles available

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Notes:

• All roles open to any race/ethnicity
• Period-appropriate acting style encouraged
• All experience levels welcome
• No roles have been precast
• This is a volunteer-based, non-union production; all roles are unpaid

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