George Bailey is an idealistic small-town Everyman with big dreams—travelling the world with hopes of finding fame and fortune. As his life unfolds in unexpected ways that keep him close to home, one fateful Christmas Eve he finds himself questioning life’s greatest gift. With guidance from a guardian angel looking to earn his wings, George will discover how rich his life and community really are when he sees a world where he had never been born. Celebrate the holidays with WCT this season! With all the heart and familiarity of the classic movie masterpiece, told with new energy onstage as a live 1940s radio broadcast—featuring live sound effects, festive jingles and carols, local talent, and lots of holiday joy. This touching and uplifting holiday drama promises to remind us all of the value of family, community, and love.
ALEX FURBER Jake Laurents, playing George Bailey LAINE GILLIES Lana Sherwood, playing Violet Bick and others DOUG HERBERT Freddie Filmore ANNETTE LOISELLE Betty Marie Feldstein, playing Rose Bailey and others TRACEY POWER Sally Applewhite, playing Mary Bailey KIRK SMITH Harry “The Kid” Heywood, playing Clarence the Angel and others LUKAS VANDERLIP “Derwood ‘The Duke’ Barducci” CHRISTOPHER WEDDELL Edwin Rutter, playing Mr. Potter and others
MEER DANEYAAL ABIDI QUINCY GATHERCOLE ANNA HAHN JUNE HERBERT NIXON KENNEDY ANNA MACFARLANE
JOHNNA WRIGHT Director ROSS NICHOL Set Designer BONNIE DEAKIN Costume Designer MATTHEW PITON Lighting Designer LUKAS VANDERLIP Sound Designer, Composer & Foley Artist ALANA FREISTADT Stage Manager JUNE ZINCK Assistant Stage Manager LIZZY KING Youth Supervisor
SAGEBRUSH SERIES Subscribe Now buy tickets Location Sagebrush Theatre 1300 9th Ave Show Times Nov 24 - Dec 10, 2022 Evenings | 7:30pm Saturday Matinees | 2pm Wednesday Tea Matinee | 11am No performances on Sundays or Monday, Dec 05 RUN TIME: TBA AUDIENCE GUIDANCE: See Audience Advisories for more information. Special Performances Preview Thursday Thu, Nov 24 | 7:30pm Opening Night Fri, Nov 25 | 7:30pm Pay-What-You-Can Matinees Sat, Nov 26 | 2pm Sat, Dec 3 | 2pm Sat, Dec 10 | 2pm Tea Matinee Wed, Nov 30 | 10am (11am Performance) Pizza Pre-Show Thu, Dec 01 | 6:30pm (7:30pm Performance) Post-Show Artist Talkback Thu, Dec 01 |After the 7:30 performance Student Matinee Wed, Dec 07 | 11am *For school group bookings, please contact Terri Runnalls: terri@wctlive.ca Download informational study guide here. Relaxed Performance Sat, Dec 03 | 2pm CLICK HERE to view the Visual Story *For more details on Relaxed Performances, visit our Accessibility Page
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Sagebrush Theatre 1300 9th Ave
Nov 24 - Dec 10, 2022 Evenings | 7:30pm Saturday Matinees | 2pm Wednesday Tea Matinee | 11am No performances on Sundays or Monday, Dec 05
RUN TIME: TBA
AUDIENCE GUIDANCE: See Audience Advisories for more information.
Preview Thursday Thu, Nov 24 | 7:30pm
Opening Night Fri, Nov 25 | 7:30pm
Pay-What-You-Can Matinees Sat, Nov 26 | 2pm Sat, Dec 3 | 2pm Sat, Dec 10 | 2pm
Tea Matinee Wed, Nov 30 | 10am (11am Performance)
Pizza Pre-Show Thu, Dec 01 | 6:30pm (7:30pm Performance)
Post-Show Artist Talkback Thu, Dec 01 |After the 7:30 performance
Student Matinee Wed, Dec 07 | 11am *For school group bookings, please contact Terri Runnalls: terri@wctlive.ca Download informational study guide here.
Relaxed Performance Sat, Dec 03 | 2pm CLICK HERE to view the Visual Story *For more details on Relaxed Performances, visit our Accessibility Page
THE CAST of It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play | Director JOHNNA WRIGHT | Set ROSS NICHOL | Costumes BONNIE DEAKIN | Lighting MATTHEW PITON | Photo by BARBARA ZIMONICK
TRACEY POWER & ALEX FURBER in It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play | Director JOHNNA WRIGHT | Set ROSS NICHOL | Costumes BONNIE DEAKIN | Lighting MATTHEW PITON | Photo by BARBARA ZIMONICK
KIRK SMITH, LAINE GILLIES & ANNETTE LOISELLE in It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play | Director JOHNNA WRIGHT | Set ROSS NICHOL | Costumes BONNIE DEAKIN | Lighting MATTHEW PITON | Photo by BARBARA ZIMONICK
LAINE GILLIES, TRACEY POWER, CHRISTOPHER WEDDELL & LUKAS VANDERLIP in It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play | Director JOHNNA WRIGHT | Set ROSS NICHOL | Costumes BONNIE DEAKIN | Lighting MATTHEW PITON | Photo by BARBARA ZIMONICK
ALEX FURBER & CHRISTOPHER WEDDEL in It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play | Director JOHNNA WRIGHT | Set ROSS NICHOL | Costumes BONNIE DEAKIN | Lighting MATTHEW PITON | Photo by BARBARA ZIMONICK
STUDY GUIDE: For teachers and those looking for more information around It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, WCT's Education department has put together an informational handout with background information, interesting facts, and activities. READ STUDY GUIDE HERE. VISUAL STORY: Visual Story Guides are intended to help prepare visitors for a new experience and to make theatre as accessible as possible. This guide has been created for audience members attending a Relaxed Performance. Click here to view the It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play Visual Story.