Two generations of the Ogren family take on various duties in this 1940s-style radio show adaptation, running Dec. 12—15 at Playhouse 111 in Wheaton. (more…)
The annual holiday fundraiser is once again a 1940s-style radio play version of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” and Geoffrey Maher returns as the big-hearted everyman.
Geoffrey Maher as George Bailey and Gwen Royle as ZuZu Bailey
In what is rapidly becoming a Yuletide tradition, Wheaton Drama is again mounting a radio play version of “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
Featured as George Bailey for the second year in a row is seasoned actor Geoffrey Maher of Arlington Heights, who took time out to discuss his part in the production: (more…)
Director Sean Ogren will conduct auditions for Wheaton Drama’s “It’s a Wonderful Life” Radio Show,
Tony Palermo’s adaptation of the classic Frank Capra film.
Auditions will be at Playhouse 111 one night only: Sunday, Sept. 22, starting at 7 p.m., and will consist of
cold readings from the script. Please bring a headshot and resume, and be prepared to read multiple
parts. Sound FX techs, children, and jingle singers have been pre-cast. All other parts are open; most
actors will play multiple roles.
Rehearsals will be held Dec. 8–11, with evening performances Dec. 12–14, and a matinee Sunday, Dec. 15. Important: Contingent on ticket demand, a Saturday matinee could be added. Actors should assume there will also be a performance that afternoon.
Wheaton Drama announces upcoming shows and directors!
Romeo & Juliet (2013 Summer Studio Show). Performances June 28-30, July 5-7. Directed by Jeni Dees. Tickets: $10 General Admission.
Broadway Gems: Musicals You Might Have Missed musical cabaret (2013 Summer Fundraiser). Performances: August 9-11. Directed by Lisa Schmela. $10 General Admission
Lend Me A Tenor by Ken Ludwig. Performances: September 13 – October 6. Auditions: July 28-29. Directed by Jim Liesz. $13 Thursdays/$16 Fridays-Sundays.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by Webber/Rice. Performances: November 8 – December 8. Auditions: September 15-16. Directed by Anthony Berg. $18 Thursday/$21 Fridays-Sundays.
It’s A Wonderful Life – Radio Play (2013 Winter Fundraiser). Performances: December 12-15. Directed by Sean Ogren. $10 General Admission.
And Then There Were None (aka Ten Little Indians) by Agatha Christie. Performances: January 24 – February 16, 2014. Auditions: November 10-11. Directed by Randall W. Knott. $13 Thursdays/$16 Fridays-Sundays.
Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling. Performances: March 21 – April 13, 2014. Auditions: January 26-27. Directed by Lisa Dawn Foertsch. $13 Thursdays/$16 Fridays-Sundays.
The Music Man by Meredith Wilson. Performances: May 23 – June 15, 2014. Auditions: March 23-24. Directed by Craig Gustafson. $18 Thursdays/$21 Fridays-Sundays.
Unless otherwise noted, performances are at 8pm Thursdays-Saturdays and 3pm Sundays. Tickets available at this website.
