It’s A Wonderful Life:
A Live Radio Play
Adapted by Joe Landry
As the holidays approach and we begin to think of our favorite traditions, HART Theatre is pleased to announce its staged reading of a timeless classic with a twist, “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play”, adapted by Joe Landry. Written for five actors, with live sound effects and set “live” in 1946 at radio station WBFR, this adaptation retains all of the charm, family appeal, and relevance of the well-known film, as well as almost all of the original dialogue and characters. The script also features two “commercial breaks”, complete with song, product, and ad copy. In the words of Freddie Filmore, WBFR announcer: “Tonight, we bring you a real feel-good heart warmer, perfect for this or any other Christmas Eve”.
For director Paul Roder, who also plays Freddie Filmore, this is the second time around mounting this show. He directed it at Beaverton Civic Theatre in 2009; Tony Smith reprises his role from that production here as well. This time, Roder says: “I wanted to take the opportunity in the context of a staged reading to be on-stage with these particular actors, all of whom I’ve worked with before in one or more capacities.” Those actors are Kraig Williams as Jake Laurents, Jody Spradlin as Sally Applewhite, Ilana Watson as Lana Sherwood, and Tony Smith as Harry “Jazzbo” Heywood. Karen Roder provides the live sound effects.
The production opens November 18thand runs through November 27th; performances are at 7:30 PM Friday and Saturday nights, 2:00 PM Sundays.
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