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 18 - December 31, 2011
Previews November 18-20
Opening November 23, 7pm
Richard Christiansen Theater

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 2004. 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)
Shawn Goudie (Foley)
James Joseph* (Uncle Billy)
Kevin Kelly* (George Bailey)
Zachary Kenney (Harry)
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)
Marty Higginbotham* (sound)
Bobby Richards (projections)
Sarah E. Ross* (properties)
Kelli Marino* (dramaturg)

*American Blues Theater Ensemble member or Artistic Affiliate

OUTREACH
ABT will hold a benefit performance and post-show discussion for servicemen and servicewomen. Additionally, we will honor one serviceman or woman per performance with a Soldier Spotlight. We are proud partners with Joining Forces, St. Leo’s Residential Housing for Veterans, USO, and U.S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs.

ABT continues our “Pink Previews” by donating proceeds from Preview performances to The Lynn Sage Foundation.