"It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" Opens at Orlando Shakespeare Theater

ORLANDO, Fla. - Dec. 4, 2013 - PRLog -- WHAT

It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

By Joe Landry | Original Music and Musical Arrangements by Kevin Connors

Directed by Robert Cacioppo

SUMMARY

Inspired by Frank Capra’s beloved American film, Orlando Shakes’ It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play includes a five-member ensemble that brings to life a dozen familiar characters performed in the style of a 1940s live radio broadcast. A holiday classic suitable for the entire family!

WHEN

December 4 - 29, 2013

Wednesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m.

Pre-show entertainment begins 30 minutes prior to showtime.

WHERE

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in the Margeson Theater

Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 East Rollins Street, Orlando, FL 32803

CAST

Freddie Filmore……..............................          David Edwards*

Jake Laurents……................................          Duke Lafoon*

Lana Sherwood……..............................          Suzanne O’Donnell*

Harry “Jazzbo” Heywood…….................          Brad DePlanche*

Sally Applewhite…….............................         Piper Rae Patterson

Foley Artist……..……............................          Chris Metz

Pianist……...........................................          Joe Prior

Jingle Singers………………………………         Sophie Bell, Bridgette Hoover, A. Ross Neal, Jeffrey Todd Parrott

Assistants to Mr. Filmore……………......          Anachebe Asomugha, Sophie Bell, Bridgette Hoover

Telegraph Boys……………....................          A. Ross Neal, Jeffrey Todd Parrott

Soldier……………..…….........................          Jeffrey Todd Parrott

Popcorn Girls…….................................          Sophie Bell, Bridgette Hoover

Photographer…………………….…………          Seth Wallen

Stage Manager/Sound Technician.……..         Seth Wallen

Newspaper Boy…………………………….          Jeffrey Todd Parrott

Autograph Girls.....................................          Madeleine Childers, Marina Russell, Hayley Shipley

PRODUCTION TEAM

Director................................................          Robert Cacioppo

Music Director………………………………Jeffrey Todd Parrott

Set Designer.........................................          Richard Crowell

Costume Designer ...............................          Mel Barger

Lighting Designer..................................          Mary Heffernan

Sound Designer....................................          Britt Sandusky

Stage Managers ...................................          Stacy Renee Norwood*, Victoria “Bird” Ruiz*

*Denotes a Member of Actors’ Equity Association

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION AND RELATED EVENTS

Preview Dates: December 4 & 5 at 7:30 p.m.

Opening Night: December 6 at 7:30 p.m.

Senior Matinees: December 11 & 18 at 2 p.m.

$20 Under 30: December 13 at 7:30 p.m.

PRE-SHOW CHAT

Join us in the Patron's Room on December 6 at 6:40 p.m. for a brief, informative discussion with the director and members of the artistic team about the creative process.

OPENING NIGHT PARTY

Directly following the show on December 6, audience members are invited to celebrate with the cast, crew, designers, and Orlando Shakes staff at the Opening Night Party. The party begins immediately after the show (approx. 9:30 p.m.) in the Theater lobby and everyone is invited. No RSVP necessary. Light hors d'oeuvres provided by CRAVE (http://www.craveamerica.com/).

PLAYSHOP

School-age children can participate in a fun and creative camp during select Orlando Shakespeare Theater performances. Led by Orlando Shakes Actor/Educators, theatergoers' children ages 5 to 12 will enjoy supervised arts and crafts, play educational games, and maybe even learn a song or dance. For It’s a Wonderful Life, the service is available to all ticket buyers on Sunday, December 15, 2013 at 2 p.m. for just $15 per child. Advance registration is required. Call the Box Office at (407) 447-1700 for tickets and information.

THURSDAY TALK BACK

Stay after the performance on Thursday, December 19 for an informal Q & A with the cast and members of the design team.

DISCOUNTS

Group Sales: 20% off groups of 10+

Student Rush: $12 - 30 minutes prior to show w/ valid student ID

Military/Student Price: $10 off single ticket prices

Single and Season Tickets are available by calling (407) 447-1700, online athttp://www.orlandoshakes.org, or in person at the Box Office located inside the Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 East Rollins Street in Orlando’s Loch Haven Cultural Park.

It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play is made possible through the generous support of Holland & Knight, LLP, Raymond James Financial, and Florida Hospital. Orlando Shakespeare Theater is supported by United Arts of Central Florida, host of power2give.org/centralflorida, and the collaborative Campaign for the Arts. Orlando Shakespeare Theater is also sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.