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Show Description

This faithful, fast-moving stage adaptation of the classic film features fluid scene changes, reasonable set requirements, and scores of beefy roles, particularly for women. It's not only a joyful Christmas tale -- it's the gorgeous love story of George and Mary Bailey, a vivid portrait of the Greatest Generation, a descent into the darkest hour of a man trapped by circumstance, and a powerful meditation on what makes a meaningful life

Appropriate for ages 7 and up.

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Cast & Crew

(in order of appearance)

Frankie: Reese Clary
Jo: Marlana Doepker
Clarence: Peyton Andry
Young George/Bert: Ryan Eppert
Randall/Dr. Campbell/Customer/Townsperson: Abe Nicholas
Young Harry/Tommy Bailey: Roman Zuniga
Mr. Gower/Sam: Tobi Aina/Blake Sisney-Sun. performance
Young Violet/Customer/Townsperson: Annelise Helwig
Young Mary/Kid/Friend/Customer/Townsperson: Scout Richards
Young Sam/Ernie: Stephen Tait
Uncle Billy: Tyler Gage
George Bailey: Clete Reinberger
Cousin Tilly: Abby Rosenfeldt
Pop Bailey/Martini: Matthew Rebhun
Mr. Potter: Henry Heimlich
Attendant/Customer/Townsperson: Abby Null
Mary Bailey: Kendyl Hippe
Flo/Friend/Maria/Customer: Caroline Huang
Cousin Eustace: Faith Youngquist
Violet: Abby Van Jura
Mrs. Bailey: Lainey Zurcher
Annie/Customer: Kate Mckinley-Brewer
Harry/Jake/Customer/Bouncer: Noah McRedmond
Mr. Partridge/Friend/Welch/Bouncer: Jack O’Dea
Marty/Director/Friend/Nick/Sheriff: Alex Goettsch
Freddie/Kid/Charlie/Customer: William Davis
Mickey/Kid/Tom/Carter/Customer/Cop: Brian Jung
Woman/Customer/Townsperson: Christina Admiraal
Jane/Director/Mrs. Thompson/Customer/Townsperson: Donna Shupe
Director/Mrs. Hatch/Edna/ Rent Collector/Customer: Ella Hansell
Ruth/Friend/Bank Teller/Townsperson: Kelsey Espenshade
Kid/Miss Davis/Martini Child/Customer/Townsperson: Evy Danemayer
Kid/Townsperson/Secretary/Photographer: Sofia Leni
Janie Bailey: Lilah Ahmed
Peter Bailey: Chase Taylor
Zuzu Bailey: Bridget Krieger

Rehearsal Information

School year rehearsals are generally Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 5:00/5:30 p.m. Summer rehearsals will vary, depending on cast schedules.
In the weeks preceding a performance, rehearsals increase in length and may include weekends. A rehearsal calendar is available within one week of casting.
Cast and Student Production Team (SPT) members are expected to be at all required rehearsals.
If you MUST miss a rehearsal (other than dates specified during your registration), you MUST notify director at Susan.Jung@chca-oh.org BEFORE the fact. Do not send messages with other cast members and/or friends as that method is unreliable. Multiple absences may jeopardize your role even if they are prearranged and excused.

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Parent Information

All show fees are paid via online registration.
Decide who should receive important communications regarding your student and the production and enter their emails during registration.
Upper School Theatre communication is primarily delivered through the myCHCA Apps.
Mandatory Show fees:
- CAST:
  - $175 Leads, $150 Supporting and $120 Ensemble Cast fees include costume fee, snacks/juice for pre-tech week, tech week meals and juice boxes, short sleeve production t-shirt, and production party
  - $125 annual Fine Arts fee is added to your first CAST registration in an Upper School 9-12 theatre production in an academic year and helps cover CHCA overhead expenses.
  - During online registration, you schedule a future automatic payment deducted after the show is cast and the first rehearsal is held. If your child is not cast, the Fine Arts Office will cancel your registration and scheduled payment.
  - All cast members must sell 12 tickets total. Ticket purchases will be ordered and tracked via ShowTix4U (CHCA's online box office). If the ticket sales requirement is not met by the deadline, you must pay for unsold tickets up to 12 at the $12 rate.
- Student Production Team (SPT) registrants:
  - SPT registration is REQUIRED - $31 (includes production t-shirt and pre-tech week snacks/juice boxes).
  - Tech week meals (optional but recommended): $36
  - Production party (optional but recommended): $5

Parent Volunteer: At a minimum, we request at least one parent from each family help in some aspect of the pre-production and also on the production development team. You complete a Theatre Parent Volunteer form during registration to choose work like sets, costumes, props, etc. and a shift during the production for concessions, box office or gift-a-grams.
Did you know your volunteer hours make you eligible to become a Friends of Fine Arts (FOFA) Booster member? We appreciate EVERY hour of work dedicated to an amazing production!

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Audition Information (Gr 9-12)

To prepare for your audition:

Write your Cast Bio using the Bio Instructions examples (give your write-up to whomever will do Step #2)
Complete your online registration. This single registration handles your ARSA (Audition Request and Student Agreement) including Bio, scheduling future payment of all production and Fine Arts fees, and Parent Volunteer forms.
Complete your online Conflict Survey.
Complete your online Costume Survey.

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Important Dates (IAWL)

Gr 9-12 Complete online registration: 10/05/21 at 10:00 a.m.
Gr 9-12 auditions: 10/05/21 at 4:00-6:00 p.m. in Lindner Theater
Cast email: 10/05/21 by 10:00 p.m.
Mandatory first rehearsal/cast meeting/head shots: 10/06/21 at 2:45-5:00 p.m. in Instrumental Music Room 173
Fees automatically deducted: 10/07/21
Cast list posted: 10/11/21
Program Ad: deadline 10/22/21 at 11:59 p.m.
REQUIRED SPT registration (includes production t-shirt and juice boxes) closes: 11/02/21 at 11:59 p.m.
Production Party registration (optional but recommended) registration closes: 11/02/21 at 11:59 p.m.
PRE-TECH WEEK: 11/08/21 - 11/12/21 – conflicts MUST be kept to a minimum this week - please email susan.jung@chca-oh.org to discuss any potential conflicts.
Cast ticket purchase requirement due: 11/10/21 at 11:59 p.m.
TECH WEEK: 11/15/21 – 11/18/21 - no conflicts allowed!
Blu-Ray Order Deadline: 12/01/21

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Blu-Ray Disc ($30 - covers videography, editing and duplication costs)

1/3: Online
registration(Bio, Payment and Parent Volunteer)

2/3: Conflict Survey

3/3: Costume Survey

Bio Instructions and examples

Parent Volunteer Position Descriptions

Theatre email:
CHCAHSTheatre@gmail.com

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Cast & Crew

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Audition Information (Gr 9-12)

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