It's a Wonderful Life,
December 6 - 21, 2013
In the Victor Mitchell Theatre, at the Pumphouse Theatre
A Christmas Favorite based on the classic film by Frank
Capra
Directed by Janos Zeller
An inspirational, heartwarming story about giving and
receiving, about life and all the paths we walk, about true and lasting love
and guardian angels.
Morpheus Theatre very proudly welcomes you to Bedford
Falls with this holiday favourite, It's a Wonderful Life, directed by Janos
Zeller.
Won't you come out tonight and be delighted with George
and Mary and Zuzu and the whole town as they all learn a little something about
hope and true happiness; that no man is a failure who has friends.
Cast Auditions
Open auditions for all roles will take place:
Monday, September 9 (6:00 to 9:00pm) CHILDREN ONLY
Tuesday, September 10 (7:00 to 9:30pm) ADULTS ONLY Wednesday, September 11 (7:00 to
9:30pm) ADULTS ONLY Thursday, September
12 (7:00 to 9:30pm) ADULTS ONLY
Callbacks will be Tuesday September 17, if necessary
at the Morpheus Rehearsal Centre (lower level of the
Parkdale Community
Centre) 3512 - 5 Avenue NW
Audition Requirements:
* A prepared monologue to highlight your abilities
* OR a cold reading from the script
* Please bring your resume and headshot to the audition
To book an audition, please visit www.morpheustheatre.ca or call
403-246-2999
ROLES
Principals
George Bailey (Male, 20s-30s) A man who keeps giving up
his dreams for others and suffers a crisis of faith.
Mary Hatch (Female, 20s-30s) honest girl next door who is
in love with George.
Clarence Oddbody (Male, 30s-80s) George's eccentric and
guileless guardian angel, hasn't earned his wings yet.
Mr. Potter (Male, 50s-80s) a spiteful and miserly old man
bent on putting the whole town under his control.
Uncle Billy (Male, 50s-70s) an irascible and jovial man
with a terrible memory.
Ma Bailey (Female, 40s-60s) George's wise and heartfelt
mother.
Potter's Assistant (non-speaking, 50s-80s) Mr. Potter's
ubiquitous but silent assistant.
Supporting
Pa Bailey (Male, 40s-60s) George's father and role model,
founder of the Bailey Bros Building & Loan.
Harry Bailey (Male, 20s-30s) George's younger brother, a
war hero.
Mr. Gower (Male, 50s-80s) owner of the pharmacy and
tormented by the death of his only son.
Violet Bick (Female, 20s-30s) the sultry vixen of the
town, but with a heart of gold.
Cousin Tilly (20s-60s) member of the Bailey family who
helps run the Building & Loan, bit of a gossip.
Cousin Eustace/Eunice (20s-60s) member of the Bailey
family who helps run the Building & Loan, not the sharpest tool.
Ernie (Male, 20s-50s) a cab driver and good friend of
George and Bert.
Bert (Male, 30s-50s) Bedford Falls' member of law
enforcement and friend to George and Ernie.
Ruth Daiken (Female, 20s-30s) a young lady who falls for
Harry Bailey.
Sam Wainwright (Male, 20s-30s) George's best friend from
childhood and entrepreneur.
Various Ensemble (Angels, Townsfolk, etc)
Many of the supporting actors will be playing multiple
parts throughout the show, so the ensemble will be getting plenty of stage time
and lines.
Children
Young George/Pete (Male, 8-12) George as a child as well
as his eldest son.
Young Mary/Janie (Female, 8-12) Mary as a young child as
well as their oldest daughter.
Young Harry/Tommy (Male, 5-9) Harry as a young child and
their youngest son.
Zuzu Bailey/children of town (Female, 5-9) George and
Mary's youngest daughter and several children around town.
Young Sam/children of town (Male, 8-12) a young Sam
Wainwright and various children of Bedford Falls.
Young Violet/children of town (Female, 8-12) the young
Violet Bick and one of the children of Bedford Falls.
Rehearsals will take place over a 9-week period starting
October 1st (Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings and Sundays 1 to 5pm). The read
through will be scheduled for September 24th.
