(*) IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, a live radio play, Classic Theatre, San Antonio, December 7 - 15, 2013

(*) VIdeo Spot: It's A Wonderful Life, a radio play by Joe Landry, Classic Theatre, San Antonio, November 8, 9, 16, 17

Video spot (30 sec.) done by TWCMSP Productions for the Classic Theatre, San Antonio:

It's a Wonderful Life

A live radio play by Joe Landry

directed by Diane Malone

at the Sterling Houston Theater at Jump-Start, 108 Blue Star, in the Blue Star Arts Complex at the corner of S. Alamo and Probandt, San Antonio, Texas, 78204
November 8, 9, 16, 17 Friday and Saturdays at 8 p.m.

All tickets are $25 for General Admission; $20 for Seniors (+65), SATCO, ATAC, MIL w/ID;special rate for Full time students with ID. For group rates please call 210-589-8450. For tickets call 1-800-838-3006 (There is no charge for using our ticket service!!) Or go to www.classictheatre.org and click on "Buy Tickets".

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. An angel helps the despairingly frustrated George by showing what life would have been like if he never existed.

Cast includes: Multiple roles played by Allan S. Ross, Terri Pena Ross, Alan Utley, Renee Garvens and Jack Burns
Live Sound Effects: Rick Malone, Felice Garcia

Upcoming: It's A Wonderful Life, a live radio show, Penfold Theatre in Round Rock, November 29 - December 23

It's a Wonderful Life
a live radio show

by Joe Landry
directed by Nathan Jerkins
featuring Ryan Crowder, Jenni Finley, Chris Gibson, David R. Jarrott, Claire Ludwig
November 29 – December 23
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm. Sundays at 6:00pm.
Opening night party following the show on Thursday, November 29
$25 Opening night, $20 Regular, $18 Student/senior
Rice’s Crossing Store (3300 Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665) (click for map)
More information available at www.penfoldtheatre.org

Penfold Theatre Company presents It's a Wonderful Life: a live radio show at Rice’s Crossing Store in Round Rock from November 29 to December 23. 

It's Christmas Eve 1946, and members of the KPNF radio station are coming together for a live radio performance of It’s a Wonderful Life. As the live studio audience, guests step back in time while five actors bring the entire story to life with dozens of characterizations and live foley sound effects. In this imaginative re-incarnation of a cherished holiday tradition, audiences of all ages will fall in love with George Bailey and his timeless tale of despair, redemption and hope all over again.

The show takes place at Rice’s Crossing Store, named for Texas war hero James O. Rice and one of the oldest structures in Williamson County. Fully restored and relocated to the historic village at the Old Settlers’ Association, the store is the perfect yesteryear backdrop for a story that spans the first half of the twentieth century.

Guests can enjoy holiday treats as they watch the show, which features mock radio commercials of local businesses and a nightly cameo role for a selected member of the audience. The show returns after a completely sold out run last holiday season, so guests are encouraged to make their reservations early.

ABOUT PENFOLD THEATRE COMPANY Penfold Theatre Company cultivates a love for live theatre in northern Travis and Williamson Counties by offering first-class theatre performances and education programs. 2012-13 is the company’s fifth anniversary season and features a variety of work, from old favorites to regional premieres: Moonlight and Magnolias (October 2012), It’s a Wonderful Life: a live radio show (December 2012), A Minister’s Wife (March 2013) and Shipwrecked! (June 2013).

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Upcoming: (*) It's A Wonderful Life, a live radio play by Joe Landry, Classic Theatre, San Antonio, November 8-9, 16-17

It's a Wonderful Life

A live radio play by Joe Landry

directed by Diane Malone

Classic Theatre of San Antonio

The Sterling Houston Theater at Jump-Start, 108 Blue Star, in the Blue Star Arts Complex at the corner of S. Alamo and Probandt, San Antonio, Texas, 78204
November 8, 9, 16, 17 Friday and Saturdays at 8 p.m.

All tickets are $25 for General Admission; $20 for Seniors (+65), SATCO, ATAC, MIL w/ID;special rate for Full time students with ID. For group rates please call 210-589-8450. For tickets call 1-800-838-3006 (There is no charge for using our ticket service!!) Or go to www.classictheatre.org and click on "Buy Tickets".

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. An angel helps the despairingly frustrated George by showing what life would have been like if he never existed.

Cast includes: Multiple roles played by Allan S. Ross, Terri Pena Ross, Alan Utley, Renee Garvens and Jack Burns
Live Sound Effects: Rick Malone, Felice Garcia

"One of the best holiday shows around...This is a fresh and inventive way of reconnecting with a classic story of love and redemption." -- Mary Houlihan, Chicago Sun-Times.

"A well-loved tale told with style, charm and a heart so big it could burst the ribcage of the harshest Grinch." --The Chicago Tribune

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Upcoming: Vintage Hitchcock, a live radio play by Joe Landry, Bastrop Opera House, February 17 - 25

The Bastrop Opera House

presents

Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play

by Joe Landry
includes: "The Lodger," "Sabotage," and "The 39 Steps"
directed by Chester Eitze

Fridays & Saturdays, February 17, 18, 24, 25 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 19 at 2:30 p.m.

"Spies, murder, love, and other trademarks of Alfred Hitchcock come to life in the style of a 1940s radio broadcast of the master of suspense's earlier films. Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play is a triple feature, complete with vintage commercials, that recreates a daring train chase, a serial killer's ominous presence, and a devastating explosion through the magic of live sound effects and musical underscoring."

Join the cast playing multiple characters and sound effects technicians.
The Bastrop Opera House has produced numerous radio plays. Vintage Hitchcock is the first production in the 2012 theatre season which is dedicated to the newly formed Bastrop Film Commission. This commission promotes Bastrop as a film-friendly community supporting film making by independents and major studios alike.

Tickets: Adults $10; Military / Seniors (60 +) / Students $8; Children (under 14) $5

Purchase Tickets Here

Members of the cast for Vintage Hitchock: Mary Broussard, Barbara E. Kelley, Darby Gibbins, Desmond Devitt, Paul Standefer, Randy Combs and Chester Eitze. Foley artist and technician is Randy Combs.

Joe Landry's plays have been produced across the country and internationally, and include It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Reefer Madness, Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play, Eve & Co., Beautiful, Hollywood Babylon, and Numb. Mr. Landry attended Playwright's Horizons/NYU, founded Second Guess Theatre Company in Connecticut and is a member of the Dramatists Guild of America. He is currently developing new projects for the stage and screen. Author's website: www.joelandry.com

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Upcoming: It's A Wonderful Life, Penfold Theatre at Friar Tuck's Pantry, Round Rock, December 2 - 17

Found on line:

presents

It's a Wonderful Life: a live radio show

By Joe Landry
Holiday favorite
Running time: About 90 minutes, with no intermission.
Content advisory: For all ages.

December 2-17, 2011. Only 8 performances!
Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00pm. (No Thursday on opening weekend.)

A special reception will follow the show on opening night.

$20 Regular, $18 Students / seniors, $25 Opening night.Tickets go on sale later this season. For more information, call (512) 850-4849 or email us at info@penfoldtheatre.org.

Friar Tuck's Pantry (Map it), 204 E Main Street, Round Rock. Free parking available on the street and at parking garage one block south at the intersection of Lampasas Street and E. Bagdad Avenue.

Fall in love with this timeless story of hope all over again. On Christmas Eve 1946, members of the WBFR radio station are coming together for a live radio performance of It’s a Wonderful Life. Step back in time as five actors and one sound effects magician bring the entire story to life right before your eyes. In this imaginative re-incarnation of a cherished holiday tradition, you’ll fall in love with George Bailey and his timeless tale of despair, redemption and hope all over again.

This production would not be possible without our production sponsors: Atmos Energy, the City of Round Rock, Friar Tuck's Pantry and the Round Rock Area Arts Council. We also thank our season sponsor: Minuteman Press of Round Rock.

Upcoming: It's A Wonderful Life Radio Broadcast, Bastrop Opera House, December 4 - 19

Found on-line:

Bastrop Opera House presents

It's a Wonderful Life
A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.
December 4 - 19, 2009
Dinner available at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 11, 12, 18 & 19 only.
Dec. 13 Sunday matinee at 2:30 p.m.; light refreshments served

$10 Adults; $8 Seniors (60+); $7 Students, Veterans, Active Military; $5 Children 14 and under



The play is performed without intermission as a ninety minute one-act.

This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940's radio broadcast with the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolding as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. The theatre audience is the radio audience watching the ensembel of actors "On the Air," clapping when the "Applause" sign prompts, and wtinessing the foley artists or sound effects team provide the auditory ambiance to the spoken words.

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