About the Show

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.

Cast

Curtis Chen — Jake Laurents (George Bailey / Young George)

Randy Ridings — Freddie Filmore (Potter, Announcer, Joseph, Mr. Gower, Uncle Billy, and others)

Gary Hesse — Harry “Jazzbo” Heywood (Clarence, Harry Bailey, Bert the Cop, and others)

Joyél Niño — Sally Applewhite (Mary Hatch Bailey / Young Mary)

Nicole Harwood — Lana Sherwood (Violet Bick, Ruth Dakin Bailey, Mrs. Hatch, and others)

Michael Harwood — Foley Artist and Stage Manager

Creative Team

Kimmy DeSchiell - Director

Chris Murphy - Producing Artistic Director

Location: Coffee Church, 10311 NE Hwy 99, Vancouver, WA 98686

10311 NE Hwy 99, Vancouver, WA 98686, USA

Interested in claiming a 'Pay-It-Forward' ticket? Learn how below...

How do I request free 'Pay-It-Forward' tickets?

We’re excited to offer free tickets for When the World Was Green (A Chef's Fable)! Every ticket purchased releases a complimentary ticket for someone else to claim and attend our show for free—no questions asked! Simply email us at [email protected] to see how many free tickets we have available for you and your party.

How does it work?

Simply email us at [email protected] and let us know the date you'd like to attend and how many pay-it-forward tickets you'd like to reserve.

When should I arrive?

Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the performance. Unclaimed 'Pay-It-Forward' tickets may be released to other audience members if not claimed 5 minutes before showtime.

What if I can't make it?

If your plans change, please let us know in advance so we can make your tickets available to others. You can email us at [email protected] to let us know you cannot make it.

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