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On Stage Next - FALL 2025

AUDITIONS: Tuesday, October 7th @ 6:15 PM

FIRST REHEARSAL: Thursday, October 9th @ 6:30 PM

AUDITION FORM LINK

 

The story is a natural for a stage adaptation: the saga of George Bailey, the Everyman from the small town of Bedford Falls, whose dreams of escape and adventure have been quashed by family obligation and civic duty, whose guardian angel has to descend on Christmas Eve to save him from despair and to remind him—by showing him what the world would have been like had he never been born—that his has been, after all, a wonderful life. This faithful adaptation has all your favorite characters: George and Mary Hatch, Clarence, Uncle Billy, Violet, and, of course, the Scrooge-like villain, Mr. Potter. This fine dramatization not only celebrates the faith of the season, it also celebrates the American philosophy of life: hard work, fair play and the love and support of one's family and community will be rewarded.

 

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

 

• GEORGE BAILEY - M - The kindhearted but frustrated man who sacrifices his dreams to help others and learns the value of his life. 
• CLARENCE ODBODY - M/F - A gentle, bumbling guardian angel who earns his wings by helping George see his worth
• MARY HATCH - F -  George’s loving, steadfast wife who builds a life and family with him.
• HENRY F. POTTER - M - The wealthy, ruthless banker who tries to control Bedford Falls and crush George’s spirit.
• UNCLE BILLY - M - George’s well-meaning but forgetful uncle who misplaces the money that sparks George’s crisis.
• AUNT TILLY - F - A slightly scatterbrained but warm family member who helps at the Building and Loan.
• VIOLET PETERSON - F - A flirtatious, good-natured young woman in Bedford Falls who admires George.
• HARRY BAILEY  - M - George’s younger brother whose life and heroism are made possible by George’s sacrifices.
• MOTHER BAILEY - F -  George’s caring and practical mother who supports her family through challenges.
• MR. GOWER - M - The town druggist who struggles with grief and alcoholism but is saved from tragedy by young George.
• BERT - M/F - The friendly town policeman and loyal friend to George.
• ERNIE - M/F -The Bedford Falls cab driver and one of George’s close friends.
• MR. POTTER’S GOON - M/F - The intimidating henchman who assists Mr. Potter.
• MR. POTTER’S SECRETARY - F - The quiet, efficient secretary who works for Potter.
• MRS. HATCH - F - Mary’s cautious mother who worries about George as a suitor.
• SAM WAINWRIGHT - M - George’s wealthy, cheerful old friend who makes a fortune in plastics.
• MISS ANDREWS - F - One of the townswomen shown in George’s circle.
• MISS THOMPSON - F - Another community member who joins in supporting George at the end.
• MR. MARTINI - M - The grateful Italian immigrant who builds a new life with George’s help.
• MRS. MARTINI - F - Mr. Martini’s supportive wife who shares in their family’s gratitude.
• MISS CARTER - F - The Bailey family’s maid who helps around the household.
• MR. WELCH - M - The teacher’s husband who angrily punches George after a school incident.

 

THE FOLLOWING ROLES WILL BE PLAYED BY CHILDREN:

• YOUNG GEORGE – The boyhood version of George who saves Mr. Gower’s career and dreams of adventure.
• NEWSPAPER BOY – The cheerful child who helps spread news in Bedford Falls.
• PETE BAILEY – George and Mary’s young son, earnest and helpful.
• TOMMY BAILEY – George and Mary’s youngest child, playful and innocent.
• JANIE BAILEY – George and Mary’s musically talented daughter who plays the piano at home.
• ZUZU BAILEY – George and Mary’s sweet daughter whose sick flower becomes a symbol of George’s renewed hope.

 

AUDITION SIDES

 

Choose ONE of the following Audition sides to read for your audition. All students who audition will remain for “Callbacks,” where you will be asked to read extra scenes with other students.

 

George Bailey (M)

Just a minute–just a minute. Now, hold on, Mr. Potter. You’re right when you say my father was no businessman. I know that. Why he ever started this cheap, penny-ante Building and Loan, I’ll never know. But neither you nor anybody else can say anything against his character because helped a few people get out of your slums, Mr. Potter. What’s wrong with that? Just remember this, the rabble you’re talking about… they do most of the working and paying and dying in this community. Well, is it too much to have them work and pay and live and die in a couple of decent rooms and a bath? My father didn’t think so. People were human beings to him, but to you, a warped, frustrated old man, they’re cattle. Well, in my book, my father died a much richer man that you’ll ever be.

 

Mother Bailey (F)

What are you doing? Wishing on the moon? Did you know that Mary Hatch is back from school. Came back three days ago. Nice girl, Mary. Kind that will help you find the answers, George. Can you give me one good reason why you shouldn’t call on Mary? I’ve got eyes haven’t I? Why, she lights up like a firefly whenever you’re around. 

Clarence (M/F)

What’d you say? Oh, you mustn’t say things like that. You… wait a minute. Wait a minute. That’s an idea! What do you think? … Alright! You’ve got your wish. You’ve never been born. You don’t have to make all that fuss about it. You’ve never been born. You don’t exist. You haven’t a care in the world. No worries, no obligations, no eight thousand dollars to get, no Potter looking for you with the Sheriff. You’ve never been born!

Mr. Potter (M)

Look at you. You used to be so cocky! You were going to go out and conquer the world! You once called me a warped, frustrated old man. What are you but a warped, frustrated young man. A miserable little clerk crawling in here on your hands and knees begging for help. No securities, no stocks, no bonds – nothing but a miserable little five hundred dollar equity in a life insurance policy. You’re worth more dead than alive.

 

Uncle Billy (M)

Isn’t it wonderful? Mary did it, George! She told a few people you were in trouble and they scattered all over town collecting money. They didn’t ask any questions – just said: “If George is in trouble, count on me!” I never saw anything like it!

 

Mary Hatch (F)

Hello Mr. Bailey. How’s business? Well, at least you have a place to come home to. Most of the windows are broken out and the roof leaks in a place or two, but the structure’s sound and there isn’t a crack in the foundation. What am I talking about? Thirty-two Sycamore. Remember the night we broke the windows? That’s what I wished for and I’ve been saving ever since. Happy Anniversary. We’ve only been married one hour, twenty-nine minutes and forty some odd seconds to be exact. Soon enough to celebrate I would say. Wouldn’t you?

 

Violet Peterson (F)

Hello, Georgie-Porgie! No tidal wave of business at the shop but I’m getting some city mothers in, thanks to you. What gives with you? You’re not going to the library are you? Say, Georgie, don’t you ever get tired of just reading about things? (Big switch – pretend like someone just pitched a horrible first date idea to you.) Walk in the grass in my bare feet? Have you gone crazy? Good night, George.