Press Release:
 
For Immediate Release
 
October 9, 2024
 
River Valley Players Announces Cast for “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play”
 
 
 
Imagine it’s 1947 and the River Valley has its own radio theater company broadcasting from Spring Green.
 
Imagine yourself in the Gard Theater this coming December. You find yourself taken back magically to the 40s when families gathered around the radio and listened to their favorite stories.
 
Imagine that local talent from this company is preparing to tell you the classic story of George Bailey and Bedford Falls.
 
In the world of radio, everything is possible. Just sit back and listen.
 
River Valley Players is excited to announce its cast for “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play.” George Bailey will be played by Ari Pollack, Mary Hatch by Hannah Anderson, Joseph by Amelia Royko Maurer, Clarence by Erin Milleville, Henry F. Potter by Al Ikeler, and the Announcer by Jay Rath. The supporting cast includes Norah Barsness, Kathryn C. Bencriscutto, Matthew Brockett, Mildred Eisenbrandt, Salem Joseph, Jenafer Lloyd-Jones, Elijah Quigley, Lillian Quigley, Jackie Passant, Nate Royko Maurer, Duke Stroud, Hildy Van Hallgren, Sam Van Hallgren, and Grace Vosen. 
 
The cast went into rehearsal on Monday, October 7; and the production dates are Thursday, December 5, 7 p.m.; Saturday, December 7, 7 p.m., and Sunday, December 8, 1 and 6 p.m. “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play” will be brought to you as part of the Chamber’s A Country Christmas with sponsorship by Bob Glebs, a Grant from RV ARTS, and ad sponsorships by The Slowpoke Lounge and Cabaret, The Peoples Community Bank, Wander Provisions, Arcadia Bookstore, the Opel Man, Nina’s Department Store, and American Players Theatre.
 
We are currently looking for people interested in set construction, lighting, sound, and costumes. Please direct your questions to Patrick Hagen, the show’s director, at hagenp2@gmail.com
 
If you’re interested in River Valley Players, check us out online at rivervalleyplayers.org New members are welcome.