Auditions Scheduled for LifeHouse Theaters Christmas Musical Its a Wonderful Life

Open auditions for LifeHouse Theater’s musical “It’s A Wonderful Life!,” will be Thursday, Oct. 2 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church Street, Redlands. Auditions will be held on a first come-first served basis. All are welcome and roles are open for men and women. Men are especially encouraged to audition. Those auditioning should bring a theatrical resume and a recent photo to leave with the audition panel. Those without a photo may have a picture taken at the auditions for a $2 fee. Auditioners should also bring their own sheet music in the preferred key, and be prepared to sing a short selection of about 16 measures. A pianist will be provided but will not be able to transpose any sheet music. Auditions with CDs will not be accepted. Those without sheet music will be asked to sing “Happy Birthday” with the accompanist. “It’s A Wonderful Life!” opens Saturday, Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m. and will continue on weekends through Dec. 30. Performances are Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2:15 p.m. (except Opening Night) and 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:15 p.m. In addition to the weekend performances, there will be a special weekday performances at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 29 and Tuesday, Dec. 30. LifeHouse Theater’s award-winning adaptation of the classic Frank Capra film is a holiday favorite. Written by LifeHouse founder and president Wayne R. Scott and directed by Jeremy Yeo, this family musical brings to life the struggles and triumphs of George Bailey as he discovers that one man can make a difference. LifeHouse Theater is a service organization devoted to serving the Inland Empire through the performing arts. For more information, call 909-335-3037 or visit www.lifehousetheater.com. AVAILABLE ROLES: Mr. Gower - Owner of Gower’s Drugstore Ma Bailey - George and Harry’s Mother Bert the Cop - Close Friend of George. Ernie Bishop - Fruit Vendor, Friend of George Mr. Martini - A Renter Helped by George Bailey Children - Jane, Peter, Zuzu, Tommy Mary Hatch - George’s Eventual Wife Michael - Archangel Clarence - Apprentice Angel Cousin Tilly - George’s relative Cousin Eustace - George’s relative Uncle Billy - George’s relative Henry Potter - Evil Town Land Baron; Wheelchair Bound Young George - George at Age 12 or So Young Harry - George’s Younger Brother Young Sam - George’s Childhood Chum Young Marty - George’s Childhood Chum Young Violet - George’s Childhood Friend Young Mary - Marty’s Younger Sister Pop Bailey - George’s Father George Bailey - Man with a Wonderful Life Violet Bick - Worldly Young Woman Annie - Bailey Family Cook Harry Bailey - George’s Mature Younger Brother Sam Wainwright - Successful Friend of George Marty Hatch - Mary’s Older Brother Ruth Millay - Harry’s Eventual Wife Mrs. Hatch - Mary and Marty’s Mother Miss Carter - Bank Examiner Mr. Welch - Angry Resident of Bedford Falls Tollkeeper - Bridge Watchman VARIOUS TOWNFOLK: Board Members, “Elderly” Man, Potter’s Goon/Assistant, Jane Wainwright, Bank Patrons # “A” thru “G”, various and sundry others.