It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

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Friday, November 29 @ 7:30pm
Saturday, November 30 @ 7:30pm
Sunday, December 1 @ 2:00pm*

Thursday, December 5 @ 7:30pm
Friday, December 6 @ 7:30pm
Saturday, December 7 @ 7:30pm
Sunday, December 8 @ 2:00pm

Thursday, December 12  @ 7:30pm
Friday, December 13  @ 7:30pm
Saturday, December 14  @ 7:30pm

Sunday, December 15  @ 2:00pm

 

* There will be a talkback with the performers and director hosted by Miriam Gilbert following the Sunday 12/1 matinee performance. This event is free and open to the public; you do not need to attend that day’s performance to attend the talkback. 

Creative Team

Director – Juliana Frey-Méndez

Scenic Designer – Kaelen Novak

Costume Designer – Karlē J. Meyers

Lighting Designer – Reese Morgan

Sound Designer – Dakota Parobek

Props Designer – Stephen Polchert

Dramaturg – K. Margaret Smith

Stage Manager – Tyler Salow

Assistant Stage Manager – Indica Mutchler

Board Operator – Hannah Green

Location

Riverside Theatre, 119 E. College Street


by Joe Landry

Directed by Juliana Frey-Méndez

November 29 – December 15, 2024 at Riverside Theatre

Synopsis: Step out of the cold and into a live radio broadcast as this beloved holiday film comes to life on Riverside’s stage. Small-town everyman George Bailey is having a Christmas Eve that can only be saved by a miracle. Enter George’s guardian angel, Clarence, who takes him on a heartwarming journey of redemption proving that “no one is a failure who has friends.” Reimagined for the stage, an ensemble of five talented actors portrays dozens of characters and create live sound effects. This unique, live performance captures all the warmth and charm of the holiday and is perfect for the whole family.

* Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States, appearing under a Special Appearance Contract

The production is made possible by generous support from The Robert E. Yeager Charitable Trust and MidWestOne Bank Coralville.

It’s A Wonderful Life: A Radio Play is Riverside’s 24/25 Backstage Pass Production

What is Backstage Pass? Riverdog Members are invited to join for one (or more) of these exciting behind-the-scene looks at the key moments in taking a Riverside production from the page to the stage. Those in attendance will get to witness part of an open rehearsal and will then gather to debrief and discuss with either Riverside’s Director of Outreach & Education, Kathleen Johnson, or Riverside’s Producing Artistic Director, Adam Knight.

2024/2025 Dates: 

  • Thursday, November 7 – 6:30-7:30pm: Design Presentations & Meet the Cast
  • Thursday, November 14 – 6:30-7:30pm: Rehearsal/Scene Work
  • Saturday, November 23 – 1:00-2:00pm: Tech Rehearsal

Interested?  If you are interested in attending any of the Backstage Pass open rehearsals, please email Kathleen@riversidetheatre.org to reserve your spot as soon as possible.

Learn more at riversidetheater.org/backstage-pass

UPDATED HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY

Masks are optional at all performances.

Questions? Please contact the Riverside Theatre Box Office at boxoffice@riversidetheatre.org or call us at (319) 259-7099 during box office hours. We’re open Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 11am – 3pm.