Frank Capra’s beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a 1940’s radio broadcast, and tells the story of the idealistic George Bailey as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.  The “studio” audience was taken back to Bedford Falls as this beloved tale of regret and redemption was told through insightful storytelling, familiar characters and engaging sound effects.  And don’t forget – “Teacher says, every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings. Atta-boy Clarence!”

PERFORMANCE DATES: December 5-20, 2008

CAST: Sally Applewhite as Mary – Danielle Clark, Jake Laurents as George – Lewis D. Mize, Harry “Jazzbo” Heywood as Dr. Campbell/Pete/Joseph/Young Harry/Sam Wainwright/Horace,/Charlie/Tommy/Mr. Welch/Sheriff – Cale Morrow, Lana Sherwood and Hope Merriweather as Rose Bailey/Violet Bick/Young Violet/Matilda/Ruth Dakin Bailey/Mrs Hatch/Mrs Thompson/ZuZu/Sadie Vance/Janie – Karen Deno, Freddie Filmore as Bert/Billy Bailey/Peter Bailey/Ed/ Nick/Bridge Keeper/ Binky/Cop – Allen Hernandez, Willy Kurtz as Old Man Gower/Henry F Potter/Clarence/Martini/Ernie/Old Man Collins/Dr Campbell/Horace – Steve Deno, Trevor Ward –  Caleb Austin

ORCHESTRA/BAND: Music Director – Cindy Thomson, Pianist – Judy Smith, Foley Artist – Darleen Clifton Smith

CREW: Director – Gayla Kirmer, Stage Manager – Caleb Austin, Light Design – Earl Unruh, Sound Design – Kim Smith, Costume Design – Mary Davis, Hair/Make up – Johnny Martinez, Set Design – Jim Gilman, Earl Unruh, Karl Stinemetz, volunteers of the Depot Theater

MENU: Spinach salad with bacon, shaved red onion, and Cabernet Sauvignon vinaigrette, beef bourguignon over mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, roll, peppermint cheesecake.  Catering provided by Kathleen Duffield, Tami Williams, Kristi South, Emily Stroud, Dee Stoecker.

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