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It's A Wonderful Life - A Live Radio Play
Are you looking for an escape from this pressure filled 24 hours a day news cycle caffeine addicted tweeted blogged tumbled texting world? Come visit Oil Lamp Theater this holiday season and enjoy some much deserved time off the grid. Simply cross over our threshold and let the holiday whimsy take you back to a simpler more gentle time. Start your detoxification with some fresh-baked holiday cookies and hot chocolate while letting your childlike wonderment take in the breathtaking holiday decorations. And finally, Oil Lamp Theater itself will be transformed into the 1940s radio studio of New York station WBFR for a warmhearted adaptation of It's a Wonderful Life. You will be whisked back to a gentler time as you meet the many charming characters who populate Bedford Falls, New York -- a special place where our faith in the power of love and friendship is restored.
Martin Hughes and Jennifer Vance play George and Mary Bailey, while Joe Page is the enthusiastic host and announcer for WBFR. Page also provides the voice of the villainous old miser Mr. Potter and other residents of Bedford Falls. Marshall Kious and Marisa Lerman also bring to life several roles in the radio drama. Kious is the saving angel Clarence, Harry Bailey, Sam Wainwright and more. Lerman lends her versatile voice and acting skills to every other female in the play, ranging from a small child to the town siren to George Bailey's mom. Stephen Smith returns as a variety of characters, including the druggist Mr. Gower, Uncle Billy, Ernie the cop and more.
Rounding out the cast is Foley artist and real-life stage manager Becca Holloway who plays the sound engineer at WBFR. She is entrusted with all the behind-the-scenes audio magic for this radio play. Holloway adds a critical dimension to the show, using clever and surprising techniques to simulate ringing telephones, chirping crickets, slamming doors, breaking glass and much more.
This radio play closely follows the plot of the Frank Capra film. However, audience members will experience the story through the unique lens of this "golden age of radio" production, complete with flashing "applause" signs and clever jingles during commercial breaks. The audience will even have a chance to send out radiogram messages to loved ones listening at home courtesy of the WBFR airwaves!
Performances of It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play run from November 13th through December 21st, Thursdays through Sundays. For evening performances, doors open at 7:30 pm and shows begin at 8:00 pm. For Sunday matinees, doors open at 3:30 pm and the show begins at 4:00 pm. This year, three special Saturday matinees have been added to the schedule on December 6th, 13th and 20th at 4 pm. Oil Lamp Theater is a BYOB establishment but hot chocolate and home-made cookies are also available for everyone! Group rates are also available.
Shake off the "glums" and rekindle your holiday spirit with this delightful, family-friendly celebration in the welcoming hospitality of Glenview's Oil Lamp Theater. The theater space will be specially "dressed" for a 1940s Christmas, and there will always be many surprises. Make It's a Wonderful Life a holiday tradition don't miss it!
The performance runs one hour and forty-five minutes including intermission.
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LocationOil Lamp Theater (View)
1723 Glenview Road
Glenview, IL 60025
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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