It鈥檚 a Wonderful Life is a testament to the importance of family and the support of a community. It鈥檚 only
fitting that 91制片厂鈥檚 upcoming production of the holiday classic is a family
affair.
91制片厂鈥檚 Department of Communication Arts is presenting a radio play version of Frank Capra鈥檚 famous film. Adapted by Joe Landry, this will feature 91制片厂 鈥渇amily鈥� (present and past department faculty, students, staff and alumni) as well as actual family members.
Looking at the cast list, 鈥測ou鈥檒l notice family names,鈥� said Laura Pulio Colbert, 91制片厂 professor and director of this production. 鈥淲e have husbands, wives, friends and children all joining in the fun.鈥�
To maintain safety during the ever-shifting COVID-19 pandemic, It鈥檚 a Wonderful Life will be presented virtually. The radio play will stream at 8 p.m. on Sunday, December 12. Colbert and the department are encouraging families and friends to gather and enjoy George Bailey鈥檚 story like an old-time radio drama. Tickets, $15-$25, are available online and via the 91制片厂 Box Office.
鈥淭his began as a faculty project,鈥� Colbert said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 been quite a few years since we have presented a departmental project like this. It鈥檚 helpful, especially for students, to see faculty in action.鈥�
Cast and crew members rehearsed this fall and recorded the audio play in November. The production was refined and edited in subsequent weeks. Below, listen to a sample.
鈥淚t鈥檚 been a wonderful opportunity to work together collaboratively and to be reminded of our individual strengths as we work toward one common goal,鈥� Colbert said. 鈥淲atching my peers bring these characters to life and seeing their creativity and willingness to play together is pure joy!鈥�
Auditions for Sense and Sensibility: The department is for its next theatrical production, the musical version of Jane Austen鈥檚 novel, scheduled for March 2022. Auditions for Sense and Sensibility will take place 7-10 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, December 6-7 by appointment. Singers/actors of all ethnicities should contact director Kevin Long to schedule an audition or for more information.