The Milburn Stone Theatre at Cecil College and director Dane Hutchinson seek 12 men, 10 women, 2-4 boys, and 2 girls of various ages for the November / December production of It's A Wonderful Life based on the film by Frank Capra, adapted for the stage by James W. Rodgers.
Auditions will take place September 16th & 17th, 2013 and will begin promptly at 7pm. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Please bring all potential conflicts from October to the first week of December as well to the audition.
Rehearsals for It’s A Wonderful Life will begin the first week of October. Questions about this production can be directed to the director at iam.daneh@yahoo.com
It's a Wonderful Life runs November 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 29th, 30th & December 1st
Cast Breakdown for It's A Wonderful Life:
George Bailey – Age 28 – 40, the Everyman of Bedford Falls
Clarence Oddbody – Age 50+, A-S-2 (Angel Second Class)
Mr. Gower – Age 50+, proprietor of the corner drug store
Young George / Pete Bailey – Age 10 – 12
Harry Bailey – Age 18 – 25, George’s younger brother
Mother Bailey – Age 50+, a kind and understanding mother
Uncle Billy – Age 50+, George’s uncle and business partner
Aunt Tilly – Age 50+, Uncle Billy’s wife
Violet Peterson – Age 25 – 40, proprietor of a beauty salon
Bert – Age 30+, a patrolman
Ernie – Age 30+, a mail carrier
Mary Hatch – Age 28 – 40, George’s loving wife
Henry F. Potter – Age 50+, owns practically the entire town of Bedford Falls
Mr. Potter’s Goon – Age 18+, ever-present with Mr. Potter
Mr. Potter’s Secretary – Age 18+, ever-faithful to Mr. Potter
Mrs. Hatch – Age 50+, Mary’s mother
Sam Wainwright / Mr. Welch – Age 28 – 40, a financially successful young man/the schoolteacher’s husband
Miss. Andrews – Age 20+, a townsperson
Mrs. Thompson – Age 20+, a townsperson
Mr. Martini – Age 35+, proprietor of a local bar
Mrs. Martini – Age 35+, his wife
Miss Carter – Age 20+, a bank examiner
Newspaper Boy / Tommy Bailey – Age 8 – 10
Zuzu Bailey – Age 5 – 7
Janie Bailey – Age 8 – 10
About It’s A Wonderful Life:
Just in time for the Holidays, the Milburn Stone Theatre brings you this classic that you remember fondly. In a script based on the film starring James Stewart, a man considers suicide right before the holidays. He is stopped by his guardian angel who shows him just what his life has meant to all those around him. A story of redemption and courage, It’s a Wonderful Life is a perfect beginning to your holiday season at MST!
