
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE - RADIO PLAY
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE - RADIO PLAY
Directed by Nancy Rich
Music Direction & Arrangements by Darylene Hecht
By Joe Landry
DATES HELD: December 3 - 6, 2021
LOCATION: Cary Arts Center
ABOUT THE SHOW
Written by Joe Landry, with a musical score by Kevin Connors and vocal arrangements by Darylene Hecht, It’s a Wonderful Life is set in a 1940s radio studio. Iconic roles of George & Mary Bailey, Clarence the Angel, Mr. Potter and all the residents of Bedford Falls are created by a lively team of five talented actors. Radio jingles set a holiday mood and a Foley artist, with an assortment of clever props, creates live sound effects on stage.
“I’m thrilled to work with this amazing cast,” says Nancy Rich, the award-winning Director of this show. She adds, “Each actor is bringing unique talents to the stage. As George Bailey, Nick Popio demonstrates both the character’s strength and vulnerability. He’s matched by Bridget Patterson who brings her own combination of spunk and tenderness to the role of Mary Bailey. Playing Clarence the Angel among other roles, Tony Hefner is one of the funniest comic actors in the Triangle. As show host, Freddy Filmore, Steve Mignon is the consummate radio announcer. Morissa Nagel completes the top-notch ensemble, playing characters of all ages, from little Zuzu to George’s mother. Rod Rich is the Foley Artist and Darylene Hecht is the show’s Musical Director.
THE CAST
Freddie Filmore - Steve Migdon
PORTRAYING: Announcer, Mr. Gower, Henry F. Potter, Uncle Billy Bailey, Joseph, Peter Bailey, Ernie, Old Man Collins, Ed, Pete, Man at Martini’s, Nick, Bridge Keeper, Binky, Cop
Jake Laurents - Nick Popio
PORTRAYING: George Bailey/Young George
Sally Applewhite - Bridget Patterson
PORTRAYING: Mary Hatch Bailey / Young Mary
Lana Sherwood - Morrisa Nagel
PORTRAYING: Violet Bick / Young Violet, Rose Bailey, Matilda, Ruth, Mrs. Hatch, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Davis, Schultz, Zuzu, Janie, Sadie Vance
Harry “Jazzbo” Heywood
PORTRAYING: Harry Bailey/Young Harry, Bert the Cop, Clarence Oddbody, Sam Wainwright, Lawyer, Dr. Campbell, Randall, Tom, Martini, Charlie, Carter, Horace the Bank Teller, Tommy Bailey (Child), Mr. Welch, Sheriff
PRODUCTION STAFF / CREW
Director - Nancy Rich
Music Director - Darylene Hecht
Interested in joining a volunteer production team for our show? Check out our Volunteer page or contact us at info@caryplayers.org