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AMERICAN BLUES THEATER presents:

From the Frank Capra classic, based on the story short
“The Greatest Gift” by Philip Van Doren Stern
directed by Marty Higginbotham

November 23 - December 30, 2012
Previews November 23-25
Opening November 29, 7pm
Zacek McVay Theatre

www.americanbluestheater.com

Critics called this production “perfect Christmas theater” and “first-class holiday fare”.

From the original director and Ensemble that bring this holiday tradition to Chicago since 2002. Join the American Blues family as we take you back to a 1940s radio broadcast of Frank Capra’s holiday classic—It’s a Wonderful Life with live Foley sound effects, an original score, and a stellar cast of eight that bring the entire town of Bedford Falls to life. From the moment you walk through the doors, you will be transported back to the Golden Age of Radio and experience the story of George Bailey like never before.

CAST (in alphabetical order)
Dara Cameron* (Violet)
Ian Paul Custer (Harry)
Shawn Goudie (Foley)
James Joseph* (Uncle Billy)
Kevin Kelly* (George Bailey)
Michael Mahler* (Announcer/pianist)
John Mohrlein* (Clarence/Mr. Potter)
Gwendolyn Whiteside* (Mary Bailey)

PRODUCTION
Marty Higginbotham* (director)
Grant Sabin (scenic)
Katy Peterson (lighting)
Samantha C. Jones* (costumes)
Bobby Richards (projections)
Sarah E. Ross* (properties)
Kelli Marino* (dramaturg)
Brian Claggett* (stage manager)

*American Blues Theater Ensemble member or Artistic Affiliate

OUTREACH
American Blues Theater will hold a benefit performance and post-show discussion for Misericordia. Additionally, we will honor one serviceman or woman per performance with a Soldier Spotlight. We are proud partners with Adler School of Professional Psychology, Anixter Center, Misericordia, St. Leo’s Residential Housing for Veterans, USO, U.S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs.

Proceeds from our Pink Preview performances will be donated to the Lynn Sage Foundation for breast cancer research.