Groundlings Theater presents...
It's A Wonderful Life: A Staged Live Radio Play about dreams, sacrifice and redemption in small town America; Directed by Hannah Nies.
This beloved holiday-season drama is brought vividly to life in a stage adaptation by Anthony E. Palermo of Frank Capra’s classic film of sacrifice and redemption in small-town America. Set in a radio station in the 1940s with live sound effects & live organ music, this poignant drama features 14 actors portraying 35 unforgettable characters.
P.S. Clarence wins his wings.
Cast & Crew:
Wyatt Clement...George Bailey
Josh Gibbons...Clarence
Madeleine O'Keefe...Mary Hatch
Colleen Murphy...Mrs. Potter
Molly Petroff...Ma Bailey/Cousin Tilly/Janie Bailey
Mike Schuster...Pa Bailey/Eustace/Mr. Welch/Randy
Michelle Butcher...Violet Bick/Mrs. Hatch/Annie/Mrs. Davis
Ella de Grandi...Zuzu/Bank Teller/Impatient Neighbor/Mrs. Thompson
Liz Mael...Superintendent/Carter/Charlie
Bradley Carter...Sam Wainwright/Harry Bailey/Nick/Sheriff
Steve Thomas...Announcer/Uncle Billy/Night Watchman
Cass Punsel...Ernie/Gower/Mrs. Martini
Anna Meffert...Officer Bert/Eddy/Dr. Campbell
Dan Barker...Live Sound Artist
Director Hannah Nies
AD Aly Rader
Groundlings Theater, founded in 2024 by Hannah Nies, hosts small-scale performances and script readings in the community and hopes to offer larger productions in the community as it grows! The goal of Groundlings Theater is to grow Waunakee's theatrical community and increase community engagement with the theater.