Twin City Players Presents "It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play"
Twin City Players Presents
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
December 5 - 20, 2024
Twin City Players announces the holiday production of its 2024-2025 92nd Mainstage Season, the classic, It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play (full-length version), adapted by Joe Landry, based on the story The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern. Original music and musical arrangements by Kevin Connors. Opening night features complimentary wine from Vineyard 2121.
Don’t touch that dial! See this beloved American holiday classic come to life on stage as a captivating 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of a tight-knit ensemble that embodies a few dozen characters and live foley artistry, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds one fateful Christmas Eve. Can a stranger help him make the right choice? During the holiday season, join us for a story of hope, faith, and the power of community. The entire family will enjoy this unique spin on one of America’s favorite films!
Tickets are $12 - $17 (plus a $1 fee per ticket). Purchase online at twincityplayers.org or through the box office at 269-429-0400. Performance dates are December 5 - 20, 2024, Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2 pm (3rd weekend is Thursday & Friday only), at the TCP Playhouse, 600 W. Glenlord Road, St. Joseph, MI. It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play (full-length version), is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection, www.dramatists.com. Patron Guidance: Family friendly, suicide is mentioned.
The show is directed by Jacob Holmes, assisted by Assistant Director Will Flaherty, Stage Manager Anastasia Field, Light Design Caitlin Sampsell, Set Design Laura Gilligan, Costumes Cassi Holmes, Sound Tech Liam Diefenbach, Set Painting Cindy Jakeway, Properties Jessica Lewis, and Stage Crew Aaron Rennhack.
Cast members are Jordan York, Lucy Smith, Henry Nelson, Larry Nielsen, William Klein, Cassi Holmes, Beth Fanning, Levi T., Maggie A., and Lucia V.
2024-2025 Mainstage Season Sponsors are Bradford Insurance Agency, The Herald Palladium, Lake Michigan Chiropractic LLC, Trilogy Counseling, Glenn & Kathy Ward Charitable Trust, and Five Star Heating & Air Conditioning. Show Sponsors are Glenn & Kathy Ward and Adams & Son, Inc., Heating, Cooling & Fireplaces.
About Twin City Players
Formed in 1932, Twin City Players is a volunteer based nonprofit organization that strives to engage the community in quality theatre that changes lives and to be recognized for organizational excellence producing quality performances in southwest Michigan. The TCP Playhouse is located at 600 West Glenlord Road, St. Joseph, MI. For more information about TCP, call 269-429-0400 or visit us at twincityplayers.org.
