From: angela horchem [mailto:publicity@livetheatreworkshop.org]
Sent: Friday, November 09, 2012 3:08 PM
Subject: Live Theatre Workshop proudly presents IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Live Theatre Workshop proudly presents
IT’S A
WONDERFUL LIFE:
A LIVE RADIO PLAY
By Joe Landry
Directed by Sabian Trout
Featuring Stephen Frankenfield, Lori Hunt, Paul Matlock,
Missie Scheffman, & Michael Woodson
November 29 - December 29, 2012
Preview Performances: November 29 & 30 at 7:30 PM
Opening Night Performance: Saturday, December 01 at 7:30 PM
Performances: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights at 7:30 PM
with Sunday Matinees at 3:00 PM
Special Saturday Matinee December 29 at 3:00 PM
Preview Tickets: $12 | Regular Tickets: $18 with discounts available
To make your reservation call (520) 327-4242
For more information go to www.livetheatreworkshop.org
LIVE THEATRE WORKSHOP - 5317 E. Speedway | Tucson, AZ 85712
Located on the North side of Speedway between Rosemont and Craycroft
Produced by Special Arrangement with Playscripts, Inc.
Inspired by the classic American film starring Jimmy Stewart,
It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play is performed as a 1940s live radio broadcast,
being presented in front of a live studio audience. Five actors perform the dozens of characters you know and love from the film, as well as produce all of the sound effects!
"One of the best Holiday shows around! Fresh and inventive. Highly recommended!"
-- The Chicago Sun Times
"Critic's Pick! Amazing!"
-- Backstage Magazine
ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT
JOE LANDRY (Playwright) - At age 12, Joe's first job was in the film department at the library in his hometown of Fairfield, CT. This was before the dawn of home video, back in the days of 16mm, and their permanent collection included It's a Wonderful Life, The Lady Vanishes and other early Hitchcock films. Joe's other main interest was the theatre. Encouraged by his parents, Joe was introduced to various theatres which he came to call home, including Playwrights Horizons and Roundabout Theatre Company in New York, Westport Country Playhouse and others. In 1995, Joe founded Second Guess Theatre Company, which produced over two dozen new plays, adaptations and revivals to critical-acclaim. In 1997, It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play premiered in Stamford, CT and has since enjoyed productions around the country. Joe's other plays include Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play and an adaptation of the cult classic Reefer Madness. Other projects include Mothers and Sons, a musical co-written with Kevin Connors and Lifeboat, Dahling! with Bert Bernardi.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Sabian Trout (Director) - is thoroughly enjoying her seventh season as LTW’s Artistic Director. Previous LTW directing credits include MAURITIUS, RECKLESS, THREE VIEWINGS, HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE, TRYING, THE DINNER PARTY, THE SISTERS ROSENSWEIG, THE GIN GAME, WHAT THE BUTLER SAW, WIFE BEGINS AT FORTY, SHIRLEY VALENTINE, LOST IN YONKERS, FUNNY MONEY, DANCING AT LUGHNASA, THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO, THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH, BELL BOOK AND CANDLE, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, BROADWAY BOUND and BABY WITH THE BATHWATER. Professional credits include productions at the Stratford Festival of Canada, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, Missouri Repertory Theatre, Actors Theatre of Phoenix, The Phoenix Theatre in Indianapolis, Austin’s State Theatre, LA Theatre Works and Arizona Theatre Company. Other Tucson directing credits include LOVE LETTERS, EXTREMITIES, THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST’S WIFE and ON THE VERGE. Sabian earned her MFA in Directing from the University of Texas in 1995.
Stephen Frankenfield - was last seen as a creative collaborator for ETCETERA’s production of MIXTAPE. He has directed SEE HOW THEY RUN, MOON OVER BUFFALO, DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER and most recently for LTW's All Together Theatre, DELIA AND THE MUD PEOPLE. Notable acting credits on the mainstage, where he has been a staple for over 10 years, include THE RAINMAKER, BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, RUN FOR YOUR WIFE, ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, DEARLY DEPARTED, CAUGHT IN THE NET, FUNNY MONEY, THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP and TUNA CHRISTMAS. He has been nominated for 3 Arizona Daily Star Mac Awards, twice for acting and once for direction. Stephen is a graduate of The American Academy Of Musical and Dramatic Arts in New York City.
Missie Scheffman - is so excited to be back on the LTW stage after appearing in many shows over the past several years including The Sisters Rosensweig, The Seven Year Itch, The Importance of Being Earnest, Spider'sWeb, The Miss Firecracker Contest and Design for Living. Missie also enjoyed directing the LTW shows Half and Half, A Thousand Clowns and the musical I Do, I Do. Missie has performed on the ATT stage, most recently as Sprinkle, the Cookie Fairy! Missie has a BFA in Theatre Production: Acting from the U of A. Missie thanks her family for their love and support.
Paul Matlock - has performed in many shows locally, most recently as Ellard in LTW's production of The Foreigner. Paul began his involvement in theatre in 2001 when he started taking classes at LTW. He has also served as a Production Stage Manager for many LTW shows. Paul currently lives in Southern California and is studying at The Groundlings theatre and The Second City theatre in Los Angeles.
Michael Woodson - has previously appeared with Live Theatre Workshop in TAKING STEPS, THE SISTERS ROSENSWEIG, A THOUSAND CLOWNS, KILLER JOE, WHAT THE BUTLER SAW, THE CLEAN HOUSE, THE HOUSEKEEPER, FUNNY MONEY, MOON OVER BUFFALO, THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH, BELL BOOK AND CANDLE and MURDER ON THE NILE. Michael has also perfomed with Arizona Theatre Company, The Invisible Theatre, The Wilde Playhouse and Stray Theatre. A member of the Screen Actor’s Guild, he was seen in the television series ‘Legend and The Young Riders,’ as well as the television movie ‘Gunsmoke III,’ ‘To the Last Man,’ and ‘Geronimo.’ Commercial work includes Rawlings Radar Ball, The Arizona Lottery and Bulls Eye BBQ Sauce. In 2008, Michael received the LTW Ovation Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of George Hay in MOON OVER BUFFALO.
Lori Hunt - A Tucson native, Lori is excited to make her LTW debut in IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE. Locally, Lori has performed with Invisible Theatre in MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD, IN THE MOOD, and LEAVING IOWA, for which she was nominated for a MAC award. She spent 9 years at Shadowbox Cabaret in Ohio as a resident sketch comedian and rock singer, appearing in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, CABARET, and TOMMY while there. Lori has trained at both Upright Citizen’s Brigade and the legendary Groundlings Theatre in Los Angeles, and she co-wrote and starred in EFFIN’ SPOOKY WITH BAILEE AND LORI at iOWest. Lori is a graduate of the University of Arizona with a degree in Theatre.
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