Cygneet Theatre Co Presents IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY 11/27-12/27

This holiday season, Cygnet Theatre Company is proud to present the fourth annual production of the timeless holiday classic It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play based on the Frank Capra film and adapted for the stage by Joe Landry. This holiday Cygnet tradition, which originated at Cygnet's Rolando Stage, makes its way to Cygnet's Old Town Stage for the first time this year! It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play runs November 27th through December 27th, 2009 on Cygnet Theatre's Old Town Stage located at 4040 Twiggs Street. Low-priced previews are November 27th through December 4th. Press Opening is December 5th at 8pm.

It's December 24, 1946 in Studio A at WCYG Radio and a cast of actors are preparing to present It's a Wonderful Life in a "live" 1940's radio broadcast filled with music and the beloved characters from the film. With the help of a pianist and a sound effects artist, the ensemble recreates the story of George Bailey, a young man whose dreams of traveling the world are thwarted by his sense of responsibility to the family business. Down on his luck, George contemplates throwing his life away when he is visited by Clarence, a guardian angel, who shows George what the world would be like had he never been born.

This year's cast is directed by Artistic Director Sean Murray and features many returning favorites from last year's production including Tom Andrew as George Bailey, who received a 2008 San Diego Critic's Circle Award for this signature performance and the brilliant Scott Paulson who reigns over Bedford Falls once again with his live, old-fashioned Foley sound effects 'orchestra'. Also returning are Jonathan Dunn-Rankin as Mr. Potter, Veronica Murphy as Ma Bailey, David McBean as Harry Bailey and Tim West as Clarence the Angel. Melissa Fernandes returns as Violet Bick and Amanda Sitton joins the cast this year as Mary Hatch. Piano accompaniment and musical direction will be provided by Amy Dalton.

In its fourth year, It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play is quickly becoming a San Diego tradition. You won't want to miss it this year. Perfect for all ages, patrons can now receive one FREE child's ticket with every adult ticket purchased!

Performances of It's A Wonderful Life are Tuesday through Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm and Sundays at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets are $17 - $46. Discounts are available for seniors, students and military.

Tickets can be purchased by visiting Cygnet's website at www.cygnettheatre.com or calling the box office at 619-337-1525. Tickets can also be purchased in person by visiting the box office at 4040 Twiggs St. in the Old Town Historic Park.

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