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A radio play by Joe Landry based on the beloved Frank Capra film. More...
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Firehouse/Theater in the Open co-production
It's a Wonderful Life:
A radio play by Joe Landry
Mon-Tue, December 19-20, 2011
at 9:30 & 11:30am
Grades: 4 - Adult
Directed by TITO Artistic Director Edward Speck
Theater in the Open is very excited to bring you a twist on the holiday classic, back by popular demand. It's a Wonderful Life is based on the beloved Frank Capra film but done in the style of "the golden age of radio." Come watch and listen as George Bailey discovers that life really is wonderful and see how Clarence, angel second class, acquires his wings. Listen in as radio station WBFR brings us a live broadcast of this treasured story. This is a production that literally evokes laughter and tears but, most of all, it evokes memories of a story the world loves and most of us grew up with. Join Theater in the Open as they transform the Firehouse Center into a 1940's radio hall, complete with sound-effect foley artists, singing sponsors and old fashioned holiday spirit.
For more information about Theater in the Open log onto their website at www.theaterintheopen.org
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About Theater in the Open: The mission of the Theater in the Open is to transform the magical tradition of storytelling into theater. Using puppetry, pageantry, music, movement, and acting, TITO presents and explores myths, classic literature, original scripts, and modern dramas that reflect the diversity of cultures around us. TITO embraces their audiences and invite the community to create with them from seed to flower, enjoying the beauty of art and nature in an affordable, accessible, and educational manner. TITO develops the talent and range of abilities of their unified company through a disciplined work ethic, fun, and a desire to grow.
Running time: approx. 90 min.
This event is co-produced by the Firehouse Center for the Arts and Theater in the Open.
This event is sponsored in part by The Newburyport Five Cent Savings Bank.
All seats $9 each.
Deposit is required.
For reservations please call Evelyn Kovach, School Show Coordinator, at 508.641.7135 or send her an email.
