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.

 

The Wimberley Players are committed to casting productions based on the highest level of talent regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexuality, body-type or age. Everyone who is dedicated to creating amazing theatre is encouraged to audition with The Wimberley Players.

 

Production Dates:  

Dec. 4th, 5th, and 6th, and 11th, 12th, and 13th. Performances are Friday and Sat. at 7:30 and Sun. at 2:30.This is a play in radio play format and will be performed with a live audience as well as live streamed. 

 

 

Directed by Jason Kruger

 

 

Audition Dates: 

 

 

Process: 

Each actor will self-tape and record 3 of the readings to be considered as an audition submission.

Preference is to have one reading done in a full shot (full length) and two readings done in a medium to close up shot (from chest up). Please email auditions@wimberleyplayers.org to receive a link to submit your videos and fill out your audition forms. 

 

Callbacks will be done via Zoom.

Rehearsals begin the first week of Nov. 

 

 

 

Character Descriptions (Female):

 

Mary (Hatch) Bailey: George’s girl. A kind and loving young woman

Violet Bick: a small town siren, seductive.

Rose Bailey: George’s loving and supportive mother 

Mrs Hatch: Mary’s mother, disapproves of George Bailey

ZuZu: George’s daughter. 6 years old

Announcer: 1940’s female radio voice exaggerated

 

 

Character Descriptions (Male):

 

George Bailey: a typical American dreamer

Clarence: George’s guardian angel

Joseph: superintendent of the angels

Potter: the richest and meanest man in all the county

Freddie Filmore/Announcer: a 1940’s radio announcer and voice actor

 

 

 

For more information, please email auditions@wimberleyplayers.org