THE VAGABOND THEATRE COMPANY
of GREATER BRIDGEPORT
Producing Award-Winning, Thought-Provoking Theatre Since 2016
NOMINATED FOR 4 BROADWAYWORLD CT REGIONAL AWARDS
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Best Actor in a Play (Non-Equity): Ian C Smith
Best Actress in a Play (Non-Equity): Rachel Schulte
Best Ensemble Performance in a Play (Non-Equity)
Best Special Theatrical Event
"One of the best holiday shows around. Fresh and innovative. Highly recommended." - Chicago Sun-Times
"Preserves the heart of darkness in Capra's fable, making its faux-radio version a compelling Christmas showpiece." - Time Out Magazine
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE:
A LIVE RADIO PLAY
ADAPTED BY JOE LANDRY
DIRECTED BY JOHN R SMITH JNR
Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc.
The Bijou Theatre
275 Fairfield Ave - Bridgeport CT
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Friday Dec 15 - 8 pm | Saturday Dec 16 - 1 pm / 8 pm | Sunday Dec 17 - 5 pm
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Sunday Show is Followed by a Talkback with the Playwright, Cast, and Production Team
Fri/Sat: Theatre Seats: $20 / Cabaret Tables: $25 / Mezzanine Box: $30 / VIP Box: $35
Sun (Incl. Talkback): Theatre Seats: $30 / Cabaret Tables: $35 / Mezzanine Box: $40 / VIP Box: $45
Meet the Cast and Crew of this Timeless Christmas Classic, as performed by the actors of
the WBFR "Playhouse Of The Air"
during their 1946 Christmas eve broadcast
Ian C Smith
(Freddie Filmore)
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Freddy is The WBFR Playhouse of the Air's Announcer. He plays Henry Potter and a host of others in their broadcast of: It's A Wonderful Life
Juan Ayala
(Jake Laurents)
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Jake plays George Bailey in The WBFR Playhouse of the Air broadcast of: It's A Wonderful Life
Betzabeth Castro
(Sally Applewhite)
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Sally plays Mary Hatch in The WBFR Playhouse of the Air broadcast of: It's A Wonderful Life
Rachel Schulte
(Lana Sherwood)
Lana plays Violet Bick and a host of others in The WBFR Playhouse of the Air broadcast of: It's A Wonderful Life
John T Liszewski
(Harry "Jazzbo" Heywood)
Harry plays George's Guardian Angel, Clarence and a host of others in The WBFR Playhouse of the Air broadcast of: It's A Wonderful Life
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Eric Nesmith
(WBFR Foley Artist)
The Foley Artist provides all the SFX for The WBFR Playhouse of the Air broadcast of: It's A Wonderful Life, live, in-studio, using a diverse array of items
John R Smith Jnr
(Director)
Maig Smith
(Stage Manager / Asst. Director)
Elon Clarke
(Costumes, Hair & Makeup)
Tanya Feduik-Smith
(Producer / Light & Sound Design)