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It’s a Wonderful Life - December 2013 

It’s a Wonderful Life > > > December 6 to 21, 2013

A Christmas Favorite based on the classic film by Frank Capra. Screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett,and Frank Capra

An inspirational, heartwarming story about giving and receiving, about life and all the paths we walk, about true and lasting love and guardian angels. Morpheus Theatre very proudly welcomes you to Bedford Falls with this holiday favourite, It’s a Wonderful Life, directed by Janos Zeller.

George Bailey spends his entire life working and living in Bedford Falls, putting aside dream after dream to ensure the right and honourable thing is done by the folks of the small town where he grew up. Up against vicious and miserly old Mr. Potter, George runs himself ragged and encounters no end of dirty schemes, dishonesty and disappointment. Beaten down and despairing, he ends up on a bridge on Christmas Eve, pondering a watery end when he meets Clarence, his guardian angel.

Won’t you come out tonight and be delighted with George and Mary and Zuzu and the whole town as they all learn a little something about hope and true happiness; that no man is a failure who has friends.

ROLES - Total Cast size of 25 to 31.

Principals
George Bailey (Male, 20s-30s) A man who keeps giving up his dreams for others and suffers a crisis of faith.
Mary Hatch (Female, 20s-30s) honest girl next door who is in love with George.
Clarence Oddbody (Male, 30s-80s) George's eccentric and guileless guardian angel, hasn't earned his wings yet.
Mr Potter (Male, 50s-80s) a spiteful and miserly old man bent on putting the whole town under his control.
Uncle Billy (Male, 50s-70s) an irrascible and jovial man with a terrible memory.
Ma Bailey (Female, 40s-60s) George's wise and heartfelt mother.
Potter's Assistant (non-speaking, 50s-80s) Mr Potter's ubiquitous but silent assistant.

Supporting
Pa Bailey (Male, 40s-60s) George's father and role model, founder of the Bailey Bros Building & Loan.
Harry Bailey (Male, 20s-30s) George's younger brother, a war hero.
Mr Gower (Male, 50s-80s) owner of the pharmacy and tormented by the death of his only son.
Violet Bick (Female, 20s-30s) the sultry vixen of the town, but with a heart of gold.
Cousin Tilly (20s-60s) member of the Bailey family who helps run the Building & Loan, bit of a gossip.
Cousin Eustace/Eunice (20s-60s) member of the Bailey family who helps run the Building & Loan, not the sharpest tool.
Ernie (Male, 20s-50s) a cab driver and good friend of George and Bert.
Bert (Male, 30s-50s) Bedford Falls' member of law enforcement and friend to George and Ernie.
Ruth Daiken (Female, 20s-30s) a young lady who falls for Harry Bailey.
Sam Wainwright (Male, 20s-30s) George's best friend from childhood and entrepreneur.
Various Ensemble (Angels, Townsfolk, etc)
Many of the supporting actors will be playing multiple parts throughout the show, so the ensemble will be getting plenty of stage time and lines.

Children
Young George/Pete (Male, 8-12) George as a child as well as his eldest son.
Young Mary/Janie (Female, 8-12) Mary as a young child as well as their oldest daughter.
Young Harry/Tommy (Male, 5-9) Harry as a young child and their youngest son.
Zuzu Bailey/children of town (Female, 5-9) George and Mary's youngest daughter and several children around town.
Young Sam/children of town (Male, 8-12) a young Sam Wainwright and various children of Bedford Falls.
Young Violet/children of town (Female, 8-12) the young Violet Bick and one of the children of Bedford Falls.

Performances at the Pumphouse Theatre

Production Crew

Producer
Director
Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Manager
Choreographer
Set & Lighting Design
Sound Design
Properties & Set Decoration
Props Assistant
Costume Design
Costume Design
Costume Assistant
Hair & Make-up Designer
Lighting/Sound Operator

David Young
Janos Zeller
Scott Fea
CJ Moore
Mya Swedburg
Andrew Simon
Patrick Murray
Margaret Harper
Kristine Astop
Dale Fea
Annette Kavalinas
Chanelle Kavalinas
Kersti Ojamma
Trevor Somers

Cast

George Bailey
Mary Hatch
Clarence Oddbody
Uncle Billy
Mr Potter
Harry Bailey
Mr Gower
Ma Bailey
Violet Bick
Joseph/others
Franklin/others
Ernie/others
Sam Wainwright
Potter's Assisstant
Randall/Carter
Cousin Tilly/others
Bert
Pa Bailey/others
Annie/others
Ruth Daiken/others
Jane/others
Young George/boy
Young Mary/Janie
Young Sam/Pete
Young Harry/others
Young Violet/others
Zuzu Bailey/others

Luke Burton
Rachel Gilliat
Nathan Greener
Scottie Grinton
Rick Borger
Kurt Archer
Ian Bamford
Valerie Howell
Mya Swedburg
Darcy Wilson
Chris Gibson
Scott Schreiner
Riley Galarneau
Tim Elliott
Jeff Wiseman
Wendy Froberg
Hermann Muller
Graeme Morton
Eryn Fulton
Paige Underhill
Taylor Howell
Adam Yates-Laberge
Maria Zimmermann
Ben Beston-Will
Matthew Baxter
Monet Dupas
Tula Sarsons

updated December 2, 2013
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