Play synopsis: Right before Christmas father and friend to all, George Bailey, is about to end his life when an angel appears who invites him to see what life would have been like if he had never existed.  His journey awakens him to his own impact and the power of any one person to make a profound difference.  Set in the 1940’s, the play is a live radio play version of the beloved holiday classic.  Most actors will play multiple characters, so the ability to transform your voice and physical attitude is required.

AVAILABLE ROLES

7-8 men, 5-6 women

(The following are possible doublings—The director reserves the right to rethink these if needed)

• Foley person (will be a lively performer on stage creating many live sound effects)  male or female.

• Stage manager (will probably double with Joseph, the superintendent of angels), authoritative.

• Freddie Filmore/Announcer (will probably double as Mr. Potter, the greedy selfish antagonist).

• Jake Laurents/George (will also play young George) hero of the play, warm and sympathetic.

• Mr. Harry “Jazzbo” Heywood/Clarence (an angel who has just one last chance to earn his wings).

• Harry (George’s brother) (Can double with cop Bert, friend Sam, young son, Pete, other roles).

• Gower (drug store owner) (Can double with George’s dad Peter, Cab driver, Ernie, other roles).

• Billy (George’s uncle) (Can double with homeowner Giuseppe, Bartender Nick and other roles)

• Sally Whipplewhite/Mary (George’s wife), kind, spirited, great chemistry with George.

• Lana Sherwood/Violet (George’s childhood friend turned prostitute) (Can double with Janie).

• Rose (George’s mom) (Can double with Sadie, bank examiner and woman in commercial).

• Zuzu (George’s youngest daughter) (Can double with Matilda, Ruth Dakin Bailey, Mrs. Hatch and others).

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For more information, please email Christina Frank-Bellew: cmfrank1@pipeline.sbcc.edu.

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Instructions: 

• Please choose and prepare one side of the character of your choice for your audition. A reader will be provided. You may be asked to cold read from another of the posted sides.

• To sign up for an audition time please email Christina Frank-Bellew: cmfrank1@pipeline.sbcc.edu.

• To upload a video submission go here.

• Please download and complete an audition form and bring to your audition. Those submitting videos can complete the online form. production.

• Auditionees can park in Lot 4B-4D on the West Campus,