The Wheelock Family Theatre, Boston
December 13 – 22, 2013
Based on the film by Frank Capra
Adapted by Joe Landry
Directed by Wendy Lement
Roles: Freddie Filmore (Announcer), Mr. Gower, Henry F. Potter, Uncle Billy Bailey, Joseph, Ernie, Peter Bailey, Old Man Collins, Ed, Man at the Bar, Nick, and Bridge Keeper
As WBFR Radio Announcer Freddie Filmore, introducing the 1946 Christmas Eve show “It’s a Wonderful Life” (PHOTO: Gary Ng)
With Barlow Adamson (Harry “Jazzbo” Heywood/Clarence), Marina Re (Lana Sherwood/Violet Bick), Liz Hayes (Sally Applewhite/Mary Hatch Bailey), and Dan Bolton (Jake Laurants/George Baily), singing “Auld Lang Syne” (PHOTO: Gary Ng)
Critical Response
“Just saw the delightful radio style production of It’s a Wonderful Life!! Bravo! So charming—will put you in the holiday spirit!!”
—Gamalia Pharms, Facebook Review (December 13, 2013)
“The mellifluous voice of Johnny Lee Davenport is given quite a workout as Freddie Fillmore, the host of the evening’s broadcast. It’s not for the faint-hearted as has to juggle an almost staggering number of characters, at times having a conversation with himself between back-and-forth as both a stammering Uncle Billy and the villainous Henry F. Potter.”
—Rich Fahey, On Boston Stages (December 15, 2013)
“This show was fantastic. The actors are amazing. At the end a lot of the audience was crying when Clarence got his wings. I highly recommend this to everyone.”
—Ronald Skidmore, Goldstar Review (December 15, 2013)
“This is such a GREAT production. Give yourself a Christmas present. Run, don’t walk, to get tickets.”
—Beverly Curtain Beckham, Facebook Review (December 15, 2013)
“This was a really great show!! Everyone should see it!!”
—Alicia Jurus, Facebook Review (December 15, 2013)