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Casting Call for Upcoming Play "It’s A Wonderful Life"

Miami, OK, United States
ID: 293076Exp: 10/7/2025
Description:

Auditions for play "It’s A Wonderful Life". Seeking cast. Please see the details below. About the project: Synopsis: George Bailey has spent his entire life giving of himself to the people of Bedford Falls. He has always longed to travel but never had the opportunity in order to prevent rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town. All that prevents him from doing so is George’s modest building and loan company, which was founded by his generous father. But on Christmas Eve, George’s Uncle Billy loses the business’s $8,000 while intending to deposit it in the bank. Mr. Potter finds the misplaced money and hides it from Uncle Billy. When the bank examiner discovers the shortage later that night, George realizes that he will be held responsible and sent to jail and the company will collapse, finally allowing Mr. Potter to take over the town. Thinking of his wife, Mary, their four children, and others he loves will be better off with him dead, he contemplates suicide. But the prayers of his loved ones result in his guardian angel named Clarence Odbody coming to Earth to help him, with the promise of earning his wings. He shows him what things would have been like if he had never been born. Additional info: Whether you are a seasoned performer or a first-time participant, directors welcome you. This show has a large cast, including men, women and children. You will be required to spend time outside of practices learning and memorizing your lines. This is extremely important to make practices efficient and productive and the show a great success. If you would like to fill out an audition form before auditions, please see attachment. Call backs by invitation – Wednesday October 8 @ 6:30pm. Rehearsal schedule: October 9, 2025 @ 6:30pm Read Thru Every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday @ 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Beginning Tuesday October 14th. Additional practices may be called if needed. *they will not practice on Thanksgiving. However set build will be the Sat following on November 29th. Shows: December 4th-7th. If you are interested, please apply.

22 roles

George BaileyMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The everyman of Bedford.

Clarence OdbodyMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A-S-2 (Angel 2nd Class).

Mr. GowerMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Proprietor of corner drug store.

Harry BaileyMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Georges younger brother.

Mother BaileyFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

George's mother.

Aunt TillyFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Uncle Billy’s wife.

Violet PetersonFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Proprietor of Beauty Salon.

BertMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A patrolman.

ErnieMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A mail carrier.

Uncle BillyMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

George's uncle and business partner.

Mary Hatch (Bailey)Female18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

George's loving wife.

Henry PotterMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Owns most of the town.

Mr. Potters’ GoonMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ever present with Mr. Potter.

Mr. Potter's SecretaryFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ever faithful to Mr. Potter.

Mrs. HatchFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Mary’s mother.

Sam WainwrightMale18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

Financially successful young man.

Miss AndrewsFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Towns person.

Mrs. ThompsonFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Towns person.

Mr. MartiniMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Proprietor of bar.

Mrs. MartiniFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Mr. Martini's wife.

Miss CarterFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Bank examiner.

Mr. WelchMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

School teacher’s husband.