Samantha Steyart- Stage Manager/On Stage Sound FX
What do you think makes It’s a Wonderful Life such an endearing tale?
It’s a Wonderful Life is a tale that most people can relate to in some aspect. Everyone has had that moment where something didn’t go exactly right or you needed help and someone stepped in to help you. Those moments are represented very well in It’s A Wonderful Life. It makes it realistic even though not everyone will know their angel.
Who is your favorite character from It’s A Wonderful Life?
My favorite character is Mary Hatch. She has a heart as big as her husband and when she sees him struggle she knows that it’s now her time to help him. I love that she steps in to help when others are struggling to find the solution. When she helps keep the Building and Loan open by using the money for her honeymoon you see that she cares more about George than he even knows.
Is there somebody in the cast you are looking forward to performing with?
I am looking forward to working with the children in this show. I think they will all do marvelous work and I can’t wait to see some of them in their theatric debut. I also am looking forward to working with Kearney! I’ve always seen her behind the scenes and to see her onstage will be amazing!
What makes you most excited about being a part of It’s A Wonderful Life?
I am making my Stage Manager debut with this show. It’s something that I’ve always been in awe of and having the chance to be the SM is something I am very grateful for. I am also excited to bring sound effects to life. It’s not everyday that you get to slam doors and walk in cornflakes!
Kelsi Lynn Blaser- Mary Bailey
What do you think makes It’s a Wonderful Life such an endearing tale?
I think that the family element of It’s a Wonderful Life is what makes the story so endearing. I think Mary and the children really ground George and give him a heart that he wouldn’t otherwise have. I think George’s family makes his story much more relatable and lovable.
Who is your favorite character from It’s A Wonderful Life?
Everyone loves George and Mary and Zuzu, but I’m personally very fond of Uncle Billy. I think his heart is a little too big and his brain is a little too small and it makes him a different kind of lovable.
Is there somebody in the cast you are looking forward to performing with?
This cast is full of lovely people who I’m excited to perform with! I always am excited to get to perform with Chris Taylor and it will be a blast to be the Mary to his George.
What makes you most excited about being a part of It’s A Wonderful Life?
I am most excited to do a new style of show. I’ve never done a radio show before I think it will be a new and exciting experience for me! I also am excited to work with Lenny Bart for the first time since he was officially hired as Artistic Director.
Chris Taylor- George Bailey
What do you think makes It’s a Wonderful Life such an endearing tale?
It speaks to the conflicts that all of us go through. We want to be more than we are, but never want to dishonor where we came from.
Who is your favorite character from It’s A Wonderful Life?
George 🙂
Is there somebody in the cast you are looking forward to performing with?
Lucy Paine. She is the cutest.
What makes you most excited about being a part of It’s A Wonderful Life
There’s a great cast in place. It will be a privlidge….privledge…priv…<that word to work with them.
Gary Pierce- Clarence
So what do I think makes It’s a Wonderful Life such an endearing Tale?
Rediscovering that you matter in this life.
Who is my favorite character?
Clarence.
Who am I looking forward to performing with?
Chris Taylor.
What makes me excited about being part of It’s a Wonderful Life?
The story,the caricatures, the Cast!!!