It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play - December 6-8
Glenbard South Theatre to present “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” Dec. 6 through 8
Join Glenbard South High School for “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” adapted by Joe Landry, based on the story, “The Greatest Gift” by Philip Van Doren Stern. Performances will be December 6 & 7 at 7:30 p.m. and December 8 at 2:00 p.m.
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“It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” by Joe Landry is an adaptation of the classic film presented as a live radio broadcast in the 1940s. The story follows George Bailey, a man who has spent his life sacrificing his dreams for the good of his community in Bedford Falls. As he faces a financial crisis on Christmas Eve, George contemplates whether the world would be better off if he was never born.
In a twist of fate, his guardian angel, Clarence, intervenes, showing him how much he means to the people around him and how different life would be without him. The play features a small cast of actors portraying multiple characters and incorporates live sound effects, capturing the spirit of the original film while emphasizing themes of hope, community, and the value of every individual life. The production blends humor and heartfelt moments, celebrating the impact one person can have on others.
“It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” will be presented in the Glenbard South Theatre located at 23W200 Butterfield Road in Glen Ellyn. Please enter through Door 9 (Theatre Entrance) near Abruzzo Lane. All seats are $10.00 general admission. Tickets in advance at https://glenbardsouthhs.seatyourself.biz/ or at the door. Cash/check will be accepted at the door. Credit card purchases must be made in advance via the website. For any accessibility or special seating needs please contact Jessica Keuth-Rahtjen at 630-942-6754 or via email at [email protected].
Student leaders include music director Danielle Allaway; stage manager Kaitlyn Urbanowicz; assistant stage manager Abigail Anderson; and sound and light crew head Andrew Lullo.
Cast members include Haley Wong, Riven Wisniewski, Danielle Allaway, Ashton Czerwinski, Olivia Abbott, Valerie Aliga, Amelia Bartoli, Grace Bittlingmaier, Angelica Buchanan, Kate Costello, Ashton Czerwinski, Evi De La Cruz, Delilah Durek, Erin Egan, Emerson Girling, Mia Guetzow, Kaitlyn Haas, Katherine Haas, Kenzie Herlien, Liyana Khader, Carter Magnussen, Aniyah Nelson, Isabella Ramirez, and Athena Zamfoti.
Build and paint crew members include Adam Berntsen, Amelia Buhle, Jared Cosnowsky, Breanne Crawford, Joseph Johnson, Andrew Lullo, Jessica Pellegrino, Quinlin Pounders, Emerson Stern, Jasmine Villar, and Riven Wisniewski. Costume crew members include Amnah Al-Tekreeti, Vanesa Cani, Olivia Crosdale, Ash DeFlorio, Bella Dodd, Victoria Gaborek, Kanik LaFrancis, Luciana Moran, Ariella Poi, and Anna Sundquist. Lights and sound crew members include Jacinda Alvarez, Adam Berntsen, Jared Cosnowsky, Heaven Gayden, James Jeschke, Andrew Lullo, Eva Olsen, Quinlin Pounders, Avery Womble, and Sam Womble.