It's A Wonderful Life
Venue
Performance Notes
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IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE - LIVE RADIO PLAY
NOV 17 - DEC 23
TICKETS
Theatre: $29 - $86
Theatre & Dining Packages: $71 - $132
Book early for the best seats at the best price!
ABOUT THE SHOW
Based on the beloved holiday movie with a clever twist: the story is staged as a live radio broadcast. Actors portray numerous characters and take on sound effects. George Bailey, a generous and well-meaning man, has become too downcast and tired to continue living. It will take help from a lovable angel to show George what life would be like if he wasn’t born, for George to have a change of heart and understand the true spirit of the holidays.
Live radio plays offer a unique and immersive theatrical experience that transports listeners to a time when families gathered around the radio for entertainment. With their reliance on sound effects and voice acting, these productions engage the audience’s imagination and create a rich audio tapestry, captivating audiences with their timeless charm and storytelling prowess.
The basic premise is that the actors you see on stage are “radio actors” who portray the characters in each story using their voice and facial expressions. It is similar to a staged reading where the actors have the scripts in front of them, for reference, but still deliver fully nuanced performances. They stand at podiums in front of microphones, rather than moving around on a set. They dress in costumes to represent each character. When an actor is playing more than one character, they will make slight changes to their appearance (in addition to altering their voice and physicality) to indicate the new persona. This can be as simple as removing glasses, switching coats, or donning a hat.
We also have a foley artist who create live sound effects right before your eyes. They are wizards who turn household objects like bubble wrap, cellophane, breakfast cereal, and shoes into roaring fires, footsteps in the snow, and dancing feet.
By Joe Landry
Age Recommendation: 10+
RUN TIME
Approx 2 hours (including a 20 minute intermission)
THE PLAYBILL DINING ROOM
Enjoy an enticing and satisfying experience with an amazing selection of culinary delights, a new menu inspired by every show, and live music that sets the mood. This season we are offering an array of dining options to enhance your Theatre Experience. We are pleased to offer service with plated entrees, the ever-so-popular buffet, lunch, and brunch option, each on a select day. More Information
THEATRE GETAWAY PACKAGES
Getaway to Chemainus with a pre-show lunch or dinner in the Playbill Dining Room, a theatre performance, accommodations at the Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn, and a delicious hot breakfast buffet. Many charming local bed & breakfasts also offer theatre packages. More Information
QUESTIONS?
Visit our website for more information or contact the Box Office: 1-800-565-7738 or boxoffice@chemainustheatre.ca
It’s A Wonderful Life is based on the story, The Greatest Gift, by Philip Van Doren Stern from the screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Frank Capra, and Jo Swerling.
It’s A Wonderful Life - A Live Radio Play is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.
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NOV 17 - DEC 23
TICKETS
Theatre: $29 - $86
Theatre & Dining Packages: $71 - $132
Book early for the best seats at the best price!
ABOUT THE SHOW
Based on the beloved holiday movie with a clever twist: the story is staged as a live radio broadcast. Actors portray numerous characters and take on sound effects. George Bailey, a generous and well-meaning man, has become too downcast and tired to continue living. It will take help from a lovable angel to show George what life would be like if he wasn’t born, for George to have a change of heart and understand the true spirit of the holidays.
Live radio plays offer a unique and immersive theatrical experience that transports listeners to a time when families gathered around the radio for entertainment. With their reliance on sound effects and voice acting, these productions engage the audience’s imagination and create a rich audio tapestry, captivating audiences with their timeless charm and storytelling prowess.
The basic premise is that the actors you see on stage are “radio actors” who portray the characters in each story using their voice and facial expressions. It is similar to a staged reading where the actors have the scripts in front of them, for reference, but still deliver fully nuanced performances. They stand at podiums in front of microphones, rather than moving around on a set. They dress in costumes to represent each character. When an actor is playing more than one character, they will make slight changes to their appearance (in addition to altering their voice and physicality) to indicate the new persona. This can be as simple as removing glasses, switching coats, or donning a hat.
We also have a foley artist who create live sound effects right before your eyes. They are wizards who turn household objects like bubble wrap, cellophane, breakfast cereal, and shoes into roaring fires, footsteps in the snow, and dancing feet.
By Joe Landry
Age Recommendation: 10+
RUN TIME
Approx 2 hours (including a 20 minute intermission)
THE PLAYBILL DINING ROOM
Enjoy an enticing and satisfying experience with an amazing selection of culinary delights, a new menu inspired by every show, and live music that sets the mood. This season we are offering an array of dining options to enhance your Theatre Experience. We are pleased to offer service with plated entrees, the ever-so-popular buffet, lunch, and brunch option, each on a select day. More Information
THEATRE GETAWAY PACKAGES
Getaway to Chemainus with a pre-show lunch or dinner in the Playbill Dining Room, a theatre performance, accommodations at the Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn, and a delicious hot breakfast buffet. Many charming local bed & breakfasts also offer theatre packages. More Information
QUESTIONS?
Visit our website for more information or contact the Box Office: 1-800-565-7738 or boxoffice@chemainustheatre.ca
It’s A Wonderful Life is based on the story, The Greatest Gift, by Philip Van Doren Stern from the screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Frank Capra, and Jo Swerling.
It’s A Wonderful Life - A Live Radio Play is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.