It’s A Wonderful Life: a live radio play
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This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds one fateful Christmas Eve. Filled with holiday music and live sound effects performed by foley artists, the beloved, life-affirming story is a holiday treat for the entire family!
Please note: everyone entering the theater must have a valid ticket, regardless of age.
Creative Team
Directed By
EMILY SHACKELFORD
Music Director
TY TUTTLE
Sound designer
JON ROBERTSON
Costume Designer
NANCY ROBINSON
Lighting Designer
ZOE SPANGLER
stage manager
LACEY WILLIS
Performers
Bradley Thomas
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Bradley J. Thomas (Clarence/Ensemble) . MTH: Secret Garden, Man of La Mancha, Company,
How To Succeed International: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Great Britain),
Ragtime (Germany). Regional:Sweeney Todd (Vashon Rep and Island Time Productions) The
Exonerated (Vashon Rep) Man of La Mancha (Sierra Rep). Footloose, Forever Plaid, The Guys
(Longview Stageworks), Lakewood Center, Portland Center Stage, Sylvia’s Theatre, Embers
Stages. Local:Cyrano, A Christmas Carol, Sweeney Todd, Mermaids, Carousel (KCREP)
Tomorrow Inshalla, Pontypool, Chainsaw: The Musical, Titus Andronicus, Carousel, The Death
of Cupid (The Living Room); Ghosts of Lote Bravo (Unicorn),The Fishtank, Theatre for Young
America, Irish Rep, The Black Rep, KC Fringe, Shirley White Theatre, Padgett, The Black Box,
Thin Aire Theatrics. Also currently in: Best Christmas Pagent Ever with Theatre For Young
America at Union Station.
Catera Combs
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Catera Combs: Sister Act, Dreamgirls (Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre), Spectacular Christmas Show, Gypsy (MTH), Boeing Boeing, The World Goes ‘Round (Okoboji Summer Theatre). Charlie Brown Christmas, Naked Mole Rat, Rise Up (Coterie Theatre).
Socials @CateraCombs. Represented by Moxie T alent Agency.
Jordan Luty
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Jordan Luty is thrilled to return to the Music Theater Heritage stage, especially for such a timeless story. Previously, he appeared with MTH as Dickon in The Secret Garden. His other recent credits include Jervis Pendleton in Daddy Long Legs (Bluff City Theatre), Dave in Dreamgirls (New Theatre & Restaurant), and Adam/Leo in The Inheritance (Unicorn Theatre). Most recently, Jordan has focused on inspiring the next generation of performers as a theatre educator & director, where he continues to develop his love for storytelling. Enjoy the show!
Katie Karel
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KATIE KAREL is thankful to be back at MTH and in KC. Off Broadway: Lucky Duck, National T our: Menopause the Musical 2. Regional: T artuffe (Laguna Playhouse) Pippin, The Remarkable Mr. Holmes, Always…Patsy Cline, Last of the Red Hot Lovers (North Coast Rep), Indecent (Max & Louie), Selected Local: Hairspray, Godspell (Starlight), Into the Woods, Last Days of Summer (KC Rep) Skylight (KC Actors), The Humans, Chesapeake, Heathers, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (Unicorn), You Can’t T ake It with You, The Addams Family, Sherwood (New Theatre). MTH: Sunday in The Park With George, Evita, 1776, and Sweeney Todd. Love to Gary and Reggie. www.katiekarel.com
T. Eric Morris
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T. Eric Morris: MTH: Company (Paul), Forever Plaid (Freddie), The Producers (Leo Bloom), She Loves Me (Kodaly), Ragtime, Oklahoma, The Who’s Tommy, Blame It On The Boogie, KC Rep: A Christmas Carol, Between the Lines, The Coterie Theatre: Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus, Pete The Cat, The Chestnut Fine Arts Center: Radio Gals, Crooners, Goin’ To The Chapel, A Tribute to The Boy Bands, New Theater Restaurant: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Addams Family, McCleod Summer Playhouse: You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (Charlie Brown), Chicago (Mary Sunshine), St. Louis Rep: The Comedy of Errors.
Genesis Olivia Weekes
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Genesis is thrilled to reprise her role as ZUZU this holiday season. This show will mark Genesis’ third appearance on the MTH stage! In addition to IAWL, you may have also seen her as Little Coalhouse in MTH’s 2019 production of RAGTIME at the age of 2 years old. When she is not advancing her career as a performer, blogger and model, she enjoys reading, Girl Scouts and playing Roblox. Follow her adventures with Mom on Instagram: @theadventuresofgandme. She would like to thank her loving friends, family and parents for their continued support in all of her endeavors. Happy Holidays!
Tod Barnard
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Most recently at MTH: “Porgy and Bess” in the Grand Theater and “Song(s) Sung Blue” in the Ruby Room. Performance experiences include: Starlight Theatre (most recently “West Side Story”), KC Rep, KCKCC, Unicorn Theatre, The Coterie, The New Theatre, Jewish Community Center, Eventology LLC, KC Symphony
and Pops, Worlds of Fun, All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church and The Tom Jacobs Ensemble. Other: orchestrations and arrangements for various entities including MTH. Previous: road stints with the Broadway Tour of PETER PAN starring Cathy Rigby and the National Tour of CATS.
Ty Tuttle
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Ty Tuttle is a KC-based pianist and musical theatre coach. An Illinois native, he received his Master’s degree in Vocal Coaching and Accompanying from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has since served as an accompanist at several theaters and universities in the Midwest.
Recent Credits: A Chorus Line, Secret Garden, Titanic, Godspell (MTH), Mamma Mia! (Central Illinois Stage Co.), and Legally Blonde (Starlight).
