The Central New York Playhouse is proud to present ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’

It’s A Wonderful Life runs for 10 performances (Dec. 4 through 17).  Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. Early Bird Pricing ends Nov. 27. Call 315-885-8960 for reservations; purchase tickets at www.cnyplayhouse.com/melegrana

Cast/Production Team:

George Bailey – Jordan Glaski

Mary Hatch – Kimberly Geniece Grader

Young George / Pete – Lambros Alamond

Newsboy/Tommy Bailey – Collin Dean

Janie Bailey – Lulu Montecalvo

Zuzu Bailey – Willa Olshan

Clarence Odbody – John Krenrich

Uncle Billy – Chris Best

Mr. Gower – Bernie Ment

Harry Bailey – Cole Salo

Violet Peterson – Lauren Puente

Mother Bailey – Marguerite Fulton-Newton

Henry F. Potter – William Edward White

Aunt Tilly – Sheirel Mordaunt

Bert – Christopher Lupia

Ernie – Derek Potocki

Mr. Potter’s Goon – Herbert Merrick

Sam Wainwright – Darrell White

Mr. Potter’s Secretary – Anett Marcarian

Mr. Martini – Issaiah Vergara

Mrs. Martini – Libby Montecalvo

Mrs. Hatch – Dorothy Lennon

Mrs. Thompson – Ann Sweet

Miss Carter – Colleen Baldwin

Mr. Welch – Phil Brady

Amazing Grace – Patrick Carman

Dancer – Jolie Cloutier

Director – Bill Lee

SM – Beth Folta

Producer – Dan Rowlands

Costume Design – Korrie Taylor

Lighting Design – Sarah Anson

Scenic Designer – Jesse Bender & Bill Lee

Sound Design – Jesse Bender & Rob Searle

Scenic Construction – Chris Lupia

Choreographer – Lauren Puente

In our American culture It’s a Wonderful Life has become almost as familiar as Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. The story is a natural for a stage adaptation: the saga of George Bailey, the Everyman from the small town of Bedford Falls, whose dreams of escape and adventure have been quashed by family obligation and civic duty, whose guardian angel has to descent 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 his has been, after all, a wonderful life. This faithful adaptation has all your favorite characters: George and Mary Hatch, Clarence, Uncle Billy, Violet, and, of course, the Scrooge-like villain, Mr. Potter. This fine dramatization not only celebrates the faith of the season, it also celebrates the American philosophy of life: hard work, fair play and the love and support of one’s family and community will be rewarded.

We are opening our first weekend to critical review. Performances Dec. 4 at 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5, at 8 p.m. or Sunday, Dec. 6, at 2 p.m. Please reserve critics passes by contacting our box office at rsvp@cnyplayhouse.com or 315-885-8960.  Arrangements can also be made for other performances/rehearsals in some cases.