Preview of 'It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play' at CCSU

It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

Written by Joe Landry, Directed by Jan Mason

Inspired by the classic film, this play captures the spirit of the season and spreads holiday cheer. A cast of five brings to life over fifty characters in the style of a live 1940s radio show. Come celebrate the timeless story of George Bailey, whose life is saved by an angel on Christmas Eve.

Joe Landry (Adaptation) is the author of several plays, including “Vintage Hitchcock,” “Numb,” “Getting Tall” and “Reefer Madness.” His new adaptation of “Meet Me in St. Louis” premiered last season at Bucks County. Other projects include “Mothers and Sons” a musical with Kevin Connors and “Lifeboat, Dahling!” with Bert Bernardi. Founder: Second Guess Stage/Screen. Member: The Dramatists Guild. He has taught playwriting at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT. Upcoming: “A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play” (MTC MainStage), “The War of the Worlds: A Live Radio Play” (NYC in 2015).

The Central Connecticut State University Theatre Department will sponsor a food/clothing/toy drive for this event. Drop-off will be in the entrance of the theater. All proceeds will be going to the Friendship Center of New Britain. Please give non-perishable food items, gently used clothing and new/unwrapped toys to help spread holiday cheer for those in need.

Featuring a pre-show conversation with playwright, Joe Landry on December 4th at 3 p.m. in Torp Theater, Davidson Hall. Admission is free.

When: December 4 - 6

Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

Friday will also have a matinee performance free of charge starting at 10 a.m.

Press/Opening Night is Thursday, December 4th at 7:30 p.m.

CCSU is located at 1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 06050.

Admission:

General Admission: $10

Students/Seniors: $5

For tickets, please call CENtix: (860) 832-1989 or visit the CENtix website http://ccsu.showare.com