Open Auditions

It's a Wonderful Life

Written by James W. Rogers

Directed by Vanessa Arvidson and Sam Sherburne

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Monday, October 26th & Tuesday, October 27th

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Philadelphia Street Playhouse

725 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, PA

 

Sides will be provided at the auditions. No preparation or sign up is required!

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It's A Wonderful Life is a classic American tale about what it means to live a good life in a small town. Based on Frank Capra's 1946 film starring Indiana, PA's own Jimmy Stewart, It's A Wonderful Life tells the story of George Bailey and his life in Bedford Falls, where he devotes himself to helping others. When George starts to doubt himself and question his purpose one Christmas Eve, he is visited by a guardian angel who shows him just how much he has touched the lives of the people of Bedford Falls.  

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Performances will be December 11, 12, 13 and 18, 19, 20.

 

Casting: For 12 Men, 10 Women, 2-4 young boys and 2 young girls

Ages 7 and up

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CHARACTERS
(In order of appearance)

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• GEORGE BAILEY - the Everyman of Bedford Falls

• CLARENCE ODBODY - Angel Second Class

• MR. GOWER - proprietor of the corner drug store

• YOUNG GEORGE - age 12

• HARRY BALLEY - George’s younger brother

• MOTHER BAILEY - a very kind and understanding woman

• AUNT TILLY - Uncle Billy 's wife

• VIOLET PETERSON - proprietor of a beauty salon

• BERT - a patrolman

• ERNIE - a mail carrier

• UNCLE BILLY - George's uncle and business partner

• MARY HATCH (later Mary Bailey) - George's loving wife

• HENRY F. POTTER - owns practically the entire town

• MR. POTTER'S GOON - ever-present with Mr. Potter

• MR. POTTER'S SECRETARY - ever-faithful to Mr. Potter

• MRS. HATCH - Mary's mother

• SAM WAINWRIGHT - a financially successful young man

• MISS ANDREWS - a townsperson

• MRS. THOMPSON - a townsperson

• MR. MARTINI - proprietor of a bar

• MRS. MARTINI - his wife

• MISS CARTER - a bank examiner

• NEWSPAPER BOY - age 10

• PETE BAILEY - age 12

• TOMMY BAILEY - age 10

• ZUZU BAILEY - age 7

• MR. WELCH - the schoolteacher's husband

• JANIE BALLEY - age 9

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Doubling possible for:

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• Young George and Pete Bailey

• Tommy Bailey and Newsboy

• Other doubling possible, if necessary.

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Intimacy Disclaimer

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• George: multiple stage kisses and embraces with Mary 

• Mary: multiple stage kisses and embraces with George

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Please send any questions to Vanessa Arvidson and Sam Sherburne at vanessa.arvidson@gmail.com and samsherburne@gmail.com.