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Young Voice Actor Needed for It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio

Nehalem, OR, United States
ID: 575220Exp: 10/2/2024
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Young Voice Actor Wanted for "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play." Please find the details below. About the project: THE STORY: This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of live sound effects and an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life on one fateful Christmas Eve. NUMBER OF ACTS: 2 DURATION: 90 minutes FIRST PRODUCED: It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play was first performed at the Stamford Center for the Arts in Stamford, Connecticut, in 1996. GENRES: Holiday / Drama SETTING: A 1940s radio station SUMMARY: It's a Wonderful Life is based on the story "The Greatest Gift" by Philip Van Doren Stern This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. It's a Wonderful Life is the story of George Bailey, the unsung, beloved hero of Bedford Falls. As a child, George risked his own life to save his brother from drowning. As he grew older, his countless small deeds mattered very much in the lives of the Bedford Falls townspeople. George prepares to leave town and attend college to fulfill his dream of building skyscrapers. However, when his father, the president of the small Bailey Building and Loan Company, dies, George postpones his dreams, manages the family company, and finds happiness in his marriage to Mary Hatch. When Uncle Billy accidentally misplaces company funds, George faces financial ruin and almost certain imprisonment. Seeing no way out, he runs to the bridge over the river, prepared to plunge to his death. Enter Clarence, George's lovable, bumbling guardian angel, who has come to Bedford Falls to prove to George that his life is worth living and to earn wings for himself. He grants George one wish: to see what the world would be like if he had never been born. Suddenly, Bedford Falls is a very unpleasant place: the bustling small town main street is lined with pool halls and saloons; none of his friends or family recognize him, not even his beloved wife, Mary, who, in this world without him, is a prim spinster. Pursued by police, George returns to the bridge and begs to have his life back. Clarence grants it, and George runs home to find his children, his wife, and a town that rallies to support him. Finally, George comes to realize that it truly is a wonderful life. Additional info: No experience is required. We all have to start somewhere. And community theater is a great place for that to happen! Arrive prepared to fill out an audition form and make sure to bring your schedule and any potential conflicts. TIME & PLACE: 1947. 1940s costumes / Professional attire. REHEARSALS BEGIN: 10/06/24 WEEKLY REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: TBA TECH WEEKS: 11/25/24 - 12/05/24 PERFORMANCE DATES: 12/06/24 – 12/22/24 Friday and Saturday nights at 7:00 p.m., Sunday Matinees at 2:00 p.m. If you are interested please apply.

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5 roles

George BaileyMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The kind-hearted protagonist struggling to find his place in the world.

ClarenceFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The lovable angel who helps George see the value of his life.

Mary Hatch BaileyFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

George’s supportive and loving wife.

Mr. PotterMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The wealthy, cold-hearted businessman.

Various Bedford Falls citizensBoth genders5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

From children to elders, each actor will be asked to bring multiple characters to life through voice and movement.