RICHARD DOING A “FIRESIDE CHAT AT “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY”
Opening night is SOLD OUT! Thanks everybody for grabbing tickets early!
I’ll host a pre-show “fireside chat” with Herbie Barnes, director of “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” on Thursday November 23, 2023 at the Young People’s Theatre (165 Front Street East in Toronto).
From the Young People’s Theatre website:
“Strange, isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many other lives.” – Clarence
This holiday season, transport yourself to 1945 Bedford Falls with a beloved classic! The story of George Bailey comes to life in this live 1940’s radio play adaptation. An ensemble cast of five retells the story as a radio broadcast where you become the live studio audience! Watch as each actor doubles as a foley artist (an artist who creates amazing sound effects), producing a playful acoustic backdrop of sound effects and festive jingles.
It’s a snowy Christmas Eve and George is struggling with an unfulfilled life of big dreams and even bigger disappointments. A lovable guardian angel by the name of Clarence appears and takes George under his wing, revealing what life might have looked like without him in it. In the true spirit of the holidays, George is reminded how precious life is, and the value of family, community and love.
“A fresh and inventive way of reconnecting with a classic story of love and redemption.” – Chicago Sun-Times
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
Adapted by Joe Landry
Based on the story “The Greatest Gift” by Philip Van Doren Sterns from the screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Frank Capra and Jo Swerling
Directed by Herbie Barnes
ON THE ADA SLAIGHT STAGE NOV. 20 – DEC. 30, 2023
RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 10+ | GRADES 5+
RUN TIME: APPROX. 85 MINUTES
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