It's a Wonderful Life Auditions

Name: It's a Wonderful Life Auditions
Start: 2024-09-22T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-09-22T22:00:00-04:00
Location: Mud Creek Players

Schedule

Sun Sep 22 2024 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Mud Creek Players | Fishers, IN

It’s A Wonderful Life is a adaptation of Frank Capra’s masterpiece film. This is the saga of George Bailey, the Everyman from the small town of Bedford Falls, whose dreams of escape and adventure have been squashed by family obligations and civic duty, and whose guardian angel has to descend on Christmas Eve to save him from despair, and to remind him – by showing him what the world would have been like had he never been born – that he has had, after all, a wonderful life.
❄George Bailey, Male, Mid 30’s
George is a small-town man with big dreams. He dreams of getting out of Bedford Falls and seeing the world before becoming an influential member of society, but when circumstances arise continually in his hometown that prevent him from following this dream, he chooses to do what is right and sacrifice himself for the good of the town. He takes over his father's business when his father passes away to keep it out of a corrupt businessman's hands. He has a tremendous generosity of spirit that leads him to do what is good for the entire community and building Bedford Falls into a place that is amenable to those in need. When an accident leads George to lose all hope and nearly end his life, he is visited by a guardian angel, Clarence, who shows George just how important he is to the town. George is kindhearted, good-natured, a little kooky, and exceedingly charming. He comes to recognize that his sacrificial attitude has enriched the lives of others and that it is, indeed, a "wonderful life."
❄Mary Hatch/Bailey, Female, Mid 30’s
Mary is a young woman in Bedford Falls who becomes George's wife. Loving him since she was a little girl, Mary is a dynamic complement to George, sharing his values of generosity and compassion, while also helping him to clarify his dreams and ambitions. She is the glue in her family and the one who has always been certain of who she is and certain that who she is includes her love for George. At the end of the film, Mary saves the day by raising the funds needed to keep the Building and Loan business afloat.
❄Mr. Potter, Male, 50’s +
Potter is the richest man in Bedford Falls and has a desire to accumulate as much money and power in the town as possible, often at the expense of those less fortunate than himself. He is an avaricious and corrupt man, who thinks only of profit and never of the common good. The Baileys have been standing in his way of absolute power for years, and George continues his father's legacy of helping those who need it most. Potter proves his complete nefariousness when he pockets an $8,000 deposit that he knows belongs to the Building and Loan, an act which threatens to send George to jail.
❄Harry Bailey, Male, Early 30’s
Harry is George's younger brother, a dynamic, handsome, and charming young man. Harry is meant to take over the Building and Loan, but after becoming a football star in college he marries a woman and takes a job at her father's company. He later goes on to win the Congressional Medal of Honor in WWII.
❄Uncle Billy/Night Watchman, Male, 50’s +
Uncle Billy is George's uncle and business associate at the Building and Loan. Billy has a good heart and a deep compassion, but he's forgetful and misplaces $8,000 by accidentally giving it to Potter at the bank when he was supposed to deposit it, which leads to the Building and Loan nearly going out of business. Billy is lovable, but infuriatingly absentminded at times, more intent on taking care of his pet squirrel and crow than in paying attention to practical matters.
❄Clarence, Male/Female, 30-50
Clarence is an angel who has yet to get his wings in heaven. He is sent to stop George from taking his life during his lowest point. Clarence shows George what life in Bedford Falls would be like had he never been born, a hypothetical reality that terrifies and disturbs George. He is a benevolent soul, intent on showing George how valuable he is, and earning his wings.
❄Superintendent, Male/Female, 30+
Administrator of all Angels

Additional Roles
❄Ma Bailey, Female, 50+George’s Mother
❄Zuzu Bailey, Female, 5
❄Janie Bailey, Female, 8
❄Officer Bert/Eddy, Male, 30+
❄Ernie/Gower/Martini/Charlie, Male, 30+
❄Young George/Petey Bailey, Male, 8-12
❄Pop Bailey/Mr. Welch/Carter/Randy – Male, 30+
❄Sam Wainwright/Nick/Sheriff – Male, 30+
❄Violet Bick/Cousin Tilly – Female, 20+
❄Eustace/Bank Clerk/Nosey Neighbor, Mrs. Thompson – Female, 20+
❄Mrs. Hatch/Mrs. Davis – Female, 50+
❄Extras – Any age
Questions? Contact [email protected]
Please note that roles listed with certain characteristics come from recommendation of the playwright. Mud Creek Players is committed to casting beyond gender, race, ability, age, and any other protected class when able to do so.

Audition Dates: September 22 & 23
Come one night or both!