It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Adapted by Joe Landry
Based upon the works by Greatest Gift Corporation
PLEASE NOTE: These are video auditions, with in-person callbacks (following any mask mandates in place at that time).
Complete the Audition Form at
https://edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org/auditions/.
Once there, you will:
Please use the following naming conventions for your resume and headshot files:
LastName.FirstName-DocumentType (Ex: Doe.John-Headshot)
Director
Craig Schieber
Audition Submission Deadline
Sunday, September 12 at 5:00pm
Callbacks (By invitation only)
Callbacks Thursday, September 16; 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Rehearsal Dates
Mostly Mondays, Wednesdays, some Thursdays (and two Tuesdays); 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Tech rehearsals
Rehearsal Location
Edmonds Driftwood Players Rehearsal Annex located at 200 Dayton Street, Edmonds
Performance Dates
November 19 – December 19, 2021 (No Thanksgiving Day performance; Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00pm, Sundays at 2:00pm). If conditions drastically change, we intend to stream the show, which will reduce the number of in-person performances.
Performance Location
Wade James Theatre located at 950 Main Street, Edmonds
SYNOPSIS
This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940’s 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. A sound foley artist will add to the fun of recreating a behind the scenes view of an art form from days gone by.
The setting is radio studio A at WBFR in Manhattan, New York, Christmas Eve, 1946.
AUDITION REQUIREMENT
Monologue: Prepare a monologue (one to two minutes long) that shows off your ability to be several characters within one reading since each role in this show calls for being multiple characters while reading off a radio script.
If you would like to audition for the Foley Artist prepare an entertaining piece in which you create a variety of real-life sound effects with whatever materials you have available to you.
Headshot and Resume: Please upload these to the Audition Form at the link provided.
CASTING
Freddie Filmore (Male-identifying): Announcer, Gower, Potter, Billy, Joseph, Peter, Bailey, Ernie, Old Man Collins, Ed, Pete, Man (at Martini’s), Nick, Bridge Keeper, Binky, Cop
Jake Laurents (Male-identifying): George Bailey (and Young George)
Sally Applewhite (Female-identifying): Mary Hatch (and Young Mary)
Lana Sherwood (Female-identifying): Violet (and Young Violet), Rose Bailey, Matilda, Ruth, Mrs. Hatch, Mrs. Thompson, Schultz, Zuzu, Janie, Sadie Vance
Harry “Jazzbo” Heywood (Male-identifying): Harry (and Young Harry), Bert, Clarence Oddbody, Sam Wainwright, Martini, Dr. Campbell, Charlie, Man (at run on bank) Horace the Teller, Mr. Welch, Tommy, Sheriff
Foley Artist (Any gender identity): No lines, but will create most of the sound effects in the show
All actors will also provide ad-libs from the following crowds, etc.: boys, board members, crowd at run on bank, restaurant patrons, crowd at party.
There are a couple of commercial jingles within the script. Singers, please mention your experience/training in the special skills section of Audition Form.
COMPENSATION
There is no compensation, as these are volunteer positions. Each actor receives a $100 stipend to help offset costs of participation (gas, snacks, etc.). EDP is not associated with Actor’s Equity Association and does not participate in union contracts.
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