Description:

The Albright Theatre is a Non for Profit Organization that functions by the generous time given by all of our volunteers. All productions at the Albright Theatre are unpaid.

Our auditions are open calls that consist of cold reads from the script. If you are interested in auditioning, please arrive at least 10 minutes before the start time to complete paperwork. No appointment is necessary.

Rehearsals take place on evenings and weekends. The rehearsal schedule is determined by the availability of those cast. No rehearsals are scheduled prior to casting. The rehearsal schedule will be determined by the Director and is subject to the availability of the cast and crew.

Headshots and theatrical resumes will be accepted but are not required.

Please bring a list of ALL conflicts through the final performance!

It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Adapted by Joe Landry
Directed by Nikki Harris

Audition Dates:
Sunday - November 10th, 2024 - 7pm
Monday - November 11th, 2024 - 7pm

This is an open call audition consisting of cold readings from the script. NO audition appointment is necessary. No monologue required.

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.

Character Descriptions:
2 W, 3 M, (5-25 actors possible: 1-10 W, 1-15 M)
All roles are available - there has been NO precasting of roles.
People of all races and genders are urged to audition!!

The below breakdown is TYPICALLY how the show has been cast, but director may divide the roles up further to give more people an opportunity to participate!! ALL are encouraged to audition!

JAKE LAURENTS, in his 20s/30s
plays George Bailey / Young George
FREDDIE FILMORE, in his 30s-50s
plays Announcer, Joseph, Mr. Gower, Henry F. Potter, Uncle Billy Bailey, Ernie, Pete Bailey (Child), Mr. Bailey, Old Man Collins, Ed, Man, Giuseppe Martini, Nick, Bridge Keeper, Binky
HARRY "JAZZBO" HEYWOOD, in his 30s/40s
plays Harry Bailey / Young Harry, Bert The Cop, Clarence Oddbody, As-2, Sam Wainwright, Lawyer, Dr. Campbell, Randall, Tom, Man 2, Charlie, Carter, Horace the Bank Teller, Tommy Bailey (Child), Mr. Welch
SALLY APPLEWHITE, in her 20s/30s
plays Mary Hatch Bailey / Young Mary
LANA SHERWOOD, in her 30s/40s
plays Violet Bick / Young Violet, Matilda, Ruth Dakin Bailey, Rose Bailey, Mrs. Hatch, Passerby at Run on Bank, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Davis, Schultz, Janie Bailey (Child), Zuzu Bailey (Child)