USA/2000
A cherished holiday classic is reimagined as a 1940s live-radio broadcast as the Soulpepper ensemble presents the beloved story of George Bailey and the intervention of his guardian angel one fateful Christmas Eve.
Recommended for ages 8+
St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts - Bluma Appel Theatre
Select performances of It's a Wonderful Life will feature appearances from local school choirs, including:
Maurice Cody Junior Public School – December 14, 8pm
Dixon Hall Music School – December 15, 8pm
The Toronto Children's Concert Choir & Performing Arts Company – December 17, 2pm
Branksome Hall – December 18, 2pm
Rose Avenue Public School – December 20, 8pm
Leslieville Junior Public School – December 21, 2pm
Watch & Listen
Cast
- DEREK BOYES, Joseph, Peter Bailey, Tom, Reineman, Osgood, As Cast
- SASCHA COLE, Mrs. Thompson, Hortense, Helen, As Cast
- OLIVER DENNIS, Clarence Oddbody
- CHRISTEF DESIR, Harry, Soundman, As Cast
- RAQUEL DUFFY, Mary Bailey, As Cast
- MICHELLE FISK, Mrs. Bailey, Mrs. Hatch, Mrs. Davis, As Cast
- THEA LAPHAM, Young Mary, Janie
- RICHIE LAWRENCE, Young George, Tommy
- DIEGO MATAMOROS, Announcer, Mr. Gower, Mr. Potter
- MICHELLE MONTEITH, Violet, Zuzu, As Cast
- ELLIE MOON, Tilly, As Cast
- DAN MOUSSEAU, Ernie, Ed, Peter, Martini, Soundman, As Cast
- GREGORY PREST, George Bailey
- JAMES SMITH, Musician
- MARCEL STEWART, Bert, Chairman, Charlie, Carter, Nick, Soundman, As Cast
- WILLIAM WEBSTER, The Boss, Uncle Billy, As Cast
Production
- ALBERT SCHULTZ, Director
- MUMBI TINDYEBWA OTU, Assistant Director
- LORENZO SAVOINI, Set Designer and Costume Designer
- BONNIE BEECHER, Lighting Designer
- JOHN GZOWSKI, Sound and Foley Designer
- ALEXANDRA LORD, Assistant Set Designer
- MICHELLE TRACEY, Assistant Costume Designer
- KELLY MCEVENUE, Alexander Coach
- TROY TAYLOR, Child Supervisor
- ROBERT HARDING, Production Stage Manager
- AJ LAFLAMME, Assistant Stage Manager