Play Troupe presents November 22 Day-Night DOUBLE FEATURE

On Saturday, November 22, 2014, Port Washington Play Troupe will present a very special Day-Night DOUBLE FEATURE as part of a continuing partnership with WCWP 88.1FM and LIU Post.

By DAY, at 1:00pm, Play Troupe will present the grand finale of their entire 2014 Golden Era of Radio Celebration: a musical radio drama performance of the holiday classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” The show is directed by broadcasting veteran Robert J. Nissen and will be recorded in front of a live studio audience for later broadcast.

In this 1947 adaptation of Frank Capra’s beloved holiday film, George Bailey falls so far into despair that his guardian angel Clarence is pressed into service. Clarence shows George how many people he has touched and how wonderful his life really is—just in time for Christmas.

As always, Play Troupe and WCWP’s radio drama presentation will include songs from the era. Musical director David Barnett leads “The Mellotones,” a singing ensemble created for the production that will perform hits of the 1940s.

$10 Studio Audience tickets for “It’s a Wonderful Life” will be sold at the door, and may also be purchased in advance here: http://bit.ly/ItsAWonderfulLifeTix

By NIGHT, at 8:00pm, it’s the fantastic musical fundraiser “Save the Music Long Island” benefiting the VH1 Save the Music Foundation and a music scholarship fund for the students of LIU Post. VH1 Save the Music Foundation is dedicated to restoring music education programs in America’s public schools and raising awareness about the importance of music as part of each child’s complete education.

The show will star accomplished vocalist Rich Jacques along with Brian E. Long, pop artist Raeya, Melissa Jillian and Jason Reese of LIU Post leading the LIU Post Jazz Band, along with many other special guests.

Tickets to “Save the Music Long Island” are $15 for the general public and $5 for students. General public tickets may be purchased in advance here: http://wcwpstm.bpt.me/

Can’t make it but still want to support music education? Donate here!
https://www.crowdrise.com/savethemusiclongisland/fundraiser/richardjacques

In between performances, audiences are encouraged to enjoy dinner at Greenvale Townhouse (49 Glen Cove Rd, Greenvale). Day-Night DOUBLE FEATURE patrons will receive a 10% discount off their bill with a special stamped flyer verifying their proof of ticket purchase to both shows (please see the box office at “It’s a Wonderful Life” to get a flyer).

Both performances in Play Troupe’s Day-Night DOUBLE FEATURE will be performed at:

Hillwood Recital Hall
The Tilles Center at LIU Post
720 Northern Boulevard
Greenvale, NY 11548

More information at wcwp.org and www.portwashingtonplaytroupe.com. Questions? Contact Play Troupe at PortWashingtonPlayTroupe@gmail.com.