Orange Community players holds auditions for each production.
It’s a Wonderful Life Radio Play
Orange Community Players is a community theater dedicated to providing quality non-professional theatrical performances in Orange County. We are pleased to announce auditions for our winter show, It’s a Wonderful Life Radio Play by Joe Landry
This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. When an angel, Clarence, shows him the positive impact he has had on his family and the people around him George realizes that he is loved.
Production Team
Director: Wayne Leonard
Producers: Ginger Fox and Dawn Rasinske
Stage Manager: Roman Underwood
Performances
Performances will be December 11-13 at the Jerry M. Passmore Center located at 103 Meadowland Dr in Hillsborough, NC. Show times will be:
December 11 and 12 at 7:00 PM
December 13 at 3:00 PM
Character List
Freddie Filmore: Announcer, Gower, Potter, Billy, Joseph, Peter Bailey, Ernie, Old Man Collins, Ed, Pete, Nick, Bridge Keeper, Binky, Cop (m, 50s-70s)
Jake Laurents: George Bailey and Young George (m, 20s-30s)
Sally Applewhite: Mary Hatch and Young Mary (f, 20s-30s)
Lana Sherwood: Violet and Young Violet, Rose Bailey, Matilda, Ruth, Mrs. Hatch, Mrs. Thompson, Schultz, Zuzu, Janie, Sadie Vance (f, 20s-50s)
Harry “Jazzbo” Heywood: Harry and Young Harry, Bert, Clarence Oddbody, Sam Wainwright, Martini, Dr. Campbell, Charlie, Horace the Teller, Mr. Welch, Tommy, Sheriff (m, 20s-50s)
OCP strives to bring together casts, crews, and production teams that reflect the rich diversity of our community. To promote an inclusive environment and provide opportunities for a wider array of people, casting decisions may include non-traditional choices in terms of gender, race, or other attributes.
Auditions
Auditions will be October 19 and 20 at the Whitted Building, located at 300 W. Tryon St in Hillsborough, NC. To audition, please reserve a slot on our Sign Up Genius. Additional forms will be shared after casting. You do not need to prepare ahead of time for the audition; sides will be provided when you arrive.
Please contact orangecommunityplayersnc@gmail.com with any questions.