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it's a wonderful life: the radio play

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It's A Wonderful Life: The Radio Play

based on the film by Frank Capra
directed by Jason Gerace

performance schedule:

November 27 - December 27

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm
Saturdays and Sundays at 3pm

run-time: 80 minutes, no intermission

kid-friendly?: yes, recommended for the entire family

ATC transforms into a 1940's radio studio to tell Capra's classic story of one man's effect on his community. This year ATC brings new life to this holiday tradition with a new cast, new Foley sound effects and new scenes.

cast


Bernard Balbot
Harry/Ernie/Others

Kareem Bandealy

George Bailey

Jessie Fisher

Violet/Mrs. Hatch/
Others

Alex Goodrich
Announcer/Others

Mary Winn Heider

Mary Hatch/Mrs. Bailey
Rick Kubes
Foley Artist

Joe Minoso
Mr. Bailey/Joseph/Others
Cheryl Parkes
Pianist

Alan Wilder

Mr. Potter/Clarence/
Others

Art of Foley
This website provides a history on Foley sound effects, tips on how to make your own effects, and answers the question "Who is Jack Foley?"

Foley in Film
In this video, Director Peter Jackson describes work from his film remake of King Kong.

4 STARS - "Deadly earnest and beautifully performed, ATC’s classy, good-humored production scratches that Wonderful itch with aplomb."

Ruth Welte, TimeOut Chicago

"American Theater Company’s It’s a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play is a nicely wrapped holiday gift. . . Alan Wilder, playing two key roles – Clarence and Mr. Potter, perfectly mimics the original performances of Henry Travers and Lionel Barrymore. . .Under the well-paced direction of Gerace, the multi-talented cast energetically lassoes the moon."

Katy Walsh, Chicago Theater Blog

"During these current conditions, this story has an even deeper meaning than in the past and is one that is worth experiencing. . .These actors are truly tested in doing a production such as this and they all pass with flying colors!"

Al Bresloff, Steadstyle Chicago

 

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1909 West Byron, Chicago, IL 60613
p: 773.409.4125 f: 773.929.5171