Hutchinson: "It's a Wonderful Life- A Live Radio Play"
Event Details
The Hutchinson Community Theatre presents “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” by Joe Landry and produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com) at the Hutchinson Center For The Arts December 7, 8 & 9, 2023, directed by Bill Haas.
Tickets will go on sale Nov. 1st!
We’re excited to announce our cast for It’s a Wonderful Life! See below 
George Smith is playing Freddie Filmore, the announcer, and also voicing young George Bailey, Stage Manager, Horace the teller, Uncle Billy, Peter Bailey (the father). Bert, Bridge Keeper, Dr. Campbell and the Sheriff
Alex Mowlem is playing Jake Laurents and voicing George Bailey and Joseph
Kathy Hanneman is playing Sally Applewhite and voicing Mary Hatch and young Mary Hatch
Erika Durheim is playing Lana Sherwood and voicing Violet Bick and young Violet Bick
David Elling is playing Harry “Jazzbo” Haywood and voicing Stage Manager, Clarence, Mr. Gower, Mr. Potter, Old Man Collins, Nick, Binky, Mr. Martini, Mr. Welch and Man
Kay Johnson will voice Rose Bailey, Matilda and woman
Dakota Miller will voice Peter Bailey (child), Sam Wainwright, Man at Martini’s, Tommy Bailey, Ed, Ernie, Cop, Harry Bailey, young Harry Bailey and Charlie
Amber Durran will voice Mrs. Hatch, Mrs. Thompson and Schultz
Staci Skoog will voice Ruth Bailey, Janie Bailey and Sadie Vance
Valandra Johnson will voice Zuzu Bailey and will be the on-stage sound effects person along with Janet Hall.
About the show: It’s a Wonderful Life (A Live Radio Play) 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. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.
