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Frank Capra's 1946 holiday classic, "It's A Wonderful Life" began as a poignant parable that author Philip van Doren Stern sent as a Christmas card to his friends, a short story based on "The Greatest Gift." While Capra's film did not find it's wings until the 1970s, when the copyright expired and TV stations took advantage of the free status to run it again and again, the story today stands as one of the greatest triumphs of the human spirit. It has been adapted for the stage and radio to great acclaim.
"It's A Wonderful Life: A Radio Play" represents ...Read More
Frank Capra's 1946 holiday classic, "It's A Wonderful Life" began as a poignant parable that author Philip van Doren Stern sent as a Christmas card to his friends, a short story based on "The Greatest Gift." While Capra's film did not find it's wings until the 1970s, when the copyright expired and TV stations took advantage of the free status to run it again and again, the story today stands as one of the greatest triumphs of the human spirit. It has been adapted for the stage and radio to great acclaim.
"It's A Wonderful Life: A Radio Play" represents the best of a bygone era. Radio dramas were a unique part of America's culture prior to the advent of television. Even today, through programs like A Prairie Home Companion, we are treated to the sounds of storytelling. In keeping with the tradition of radio's golden age, the sound effects for this production are created from scratch. No recorded effects - only found objects used in imaginative ways. The sound effects help bring George Bailey's tale to life.
With this production, we are delighted to welcome the Greater Baton Rouge Children's Chorus to our stage. I am sure you will enjoy this Baton Rouge treasure.
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