This isn’t your typical “radio play.” Five actors and one Foley Artist will portray 1940s radio performers as they bring the iconic story of It’s a Wonderful Life to life in front of a live studio audience. The actors must be fully memorized, performing with the energy and imagination of a play within a play.

Audition Dates

Monday, September 22, 6–9 pm

Tuesday, September 23, 6–9 pm (Callbacks if needed)

Audition Location
US Digital – Mt. Hood Room
1400 NE 136th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98684

Auditions are by appointment only. Click here to sign up.
No preparation required. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.

Rehearsal Schedule
October 6–November 25 (select evenings, see detailed schedule).
Tech: December 1–2. Dress/Preview: December 3.

Performance Dates
December 5, 6, 12, 13 at 7 pm
Venue: The Coffee Church – 10311 NE Hwy 99, Vancouver, WA

Roles Available
Five radio performers will portray dozens of Bedford Falls’ most beloved characters, plus one Foley Artist creating live sound effects.

Jake Laurents (20s–30s): Plays George Bailey / Young George

Freddie Filmore (30s–50s): Plays Announcer, Joseph, Mr. Gower, Potter, Uncle Billy, and more

Harry “Jazzbo” Heywood (30s–40s): Plays Harry Bailey, Clarence, Bert the Cop, and others

Sally Applewhite (20s–30s): Plays Mary Hatch Bailey / Young Mary

Lana Sherwood (30s–40s): Plays Violet Bick, Ruth Dakin Bailey, Mrs. Hatch, and others

Foley Artist: Provides live sound effects and Stage Manager voiceover

Pay: $200 stipend

Be part of a heartwarming holiday classic told through the charm and creativity of a live 1940s broadcast.