SPRINGFIELD, MO– Springfield Little Theatre (SLT) will be holding auditions for It’s A Wonderful Life Monday, September 21 and Tuesday, September 22 at 7:00 p.m. at the Landers Theatre, 311 East Walnut. Auditions for a limited number of roles in a small adult cast will consist of cold readings from the script and acapella singing of a brief portion of a familiar holiday song of choice. Audition Workshops focusing on cold reading skills and offering participants the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the playscript will be offered September 14-16. To reserve your spot, call 417-413-2287 or register online. The production, directed by Jamie Bower and presented as a live 1940’s radio broadcast, will appear on the community theatre’s mainstage December 3-13. For more information, call 417-869-1334 or e-mail boxoffice@springfieldlittletheatre.org.

 

About It’s A Wonderful Life

Springfield Little Theatre’s 2020 production of It’s A Wonderful Life promises to bring a beloved American holiday classic to

captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of a small ensemble that will assume the roles of a few dozen characters, the heartwarming story of idealistic George Bailey will unfold as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.

Featuring fantastic Foley, gags, and the warmth of an old-fashioned radio show, in casting Director Jamie Bower seeks “unique vocal characterizations and strong physical acting to bring the dialogue to life at a microphone, as well as showcase the nonverbal relationships between the radio actors themselves. We want to really play with the ‘show within a show.’”

Masks will be required and social distancing will be practiced at auditions. Anyone unable to attend the in-person auditions is asked to contact Jamie Bower at jbowerslt@gmail.com.

About The Director

Jamie Bower, SLT’s Co-Technical Director and Resident Lighting and Sound Designer, has directed or performed in many shows in his 17 years with the non-profit community theatre organization. His first show to direct was Greater Tuna in 2009. Since then, he has been at the helm of Miracle on 34th Street, Red, White, and Tuna, It’s a Wonderful Life, A Christmas Story, Oliver, To Kill a Mockingbird, Tuna Does Vegas, A Streetcar Named Desire, Miracle on 34th Street The Musical, Of Mice and Men, The 39 Steps, and the recent Deep in the Heart of Tuna.

Ticketing Options

Individual tickets are on sale for all SLT 2020-2021 productions with pricing for Adults, Seniors, Students and Children ranging from $20-$34. Flex Passes for Springfield Little Theatre’s 86th season are currently available, as well. This popular ticketing option allows audience members to purchase a voucher with six tickets loaded on it to use throughout the season. They can choose if they’d like to use all six to one show, such as It’s A Wonderful Life, or spread them out throughout the year, saving on fees and the need to plan in advance. Tickets can be purchased any time at https://springfieldlittletheatre.org/show/wonderful-life/ and at the SLT Box Office at (417) 869-1334 during operating hours (Monday-Friday, Noon-5:00 p.m.).