BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\nIMPROV PLAYHOUSE\n735 N. Milwaukee Ave .\, Libertyville\, Illinois 60048\, 847-968-4529\n&ldquo\;It&rsquo\;s A Wonderful Life&rdquo\;  \;Improv Playhouse\n \;\nThe Improv Pla yhouse Radio Players\, professional drama troupe of the Libertyville ba sed theatre company\, is performing the live staged radio drama &ldquo\ ;It&rsquo\;s A Wonderful Life&rdquo\; for a 2 weekend run in Libertyvill e. David Stuart\, Improv Playhouse Executive Producer\, is thrilled to be directing and starring in the role of George Bailey\, now celebratin g the 4th annual holiday tradition. \; &ldquo\;This is a story of r edemption\, where the lead character finds he&rsquo\;s at the end of all hope\, only to be presented with a new vision on how his life has affe cted so many\,&rdquo\; says Stuart. The cast is packed with successful actors including veteran character actor Egon Schein from Libertyville (Clarence/Potter)\, Crystal Lake resident\, Erin Clark\,  \;as Mary \, and SAG-AFTRA actor and Hainesville resident George Elliott (Superin tendent Angel).  \;Additional cast members include SAG-AFTRA actor Michael Scott Blackman (Deerfield)\, Jordan Yager (Hawthorne Woods)\, N ora Broz (Aurora) and Kelly Zea (Chicago).  \;Four young actors pl ay the child roles. &ldquo\;Sean McCarthy (Antioch) and Sam Lemme (Vern on Hills) are two terrific young actors who have been in many of our you th productions and are the perfect fit to play Young George. We have al so cast two wonderful young ladies in Isabelle Koleno (Lake Forest) and Pia Russo (Lincolnshire) to play the young female roles including the role of ZuZu.&rdquo\; Rehearsals go into the detail of training all act ors on microphone use\, blocking\, vocal technique and script handling. &ldquo\;Radio Drama\, to be re-enacted accurately\, is a far more intr icate exercise than people realize. Proximity to the microphones\, prop er use of voice and script is critical to pulling off a polished\, inti mate and professional show&hellip\;it&rsquo\;s really very similar to ho w live radio drama was performed in front of audiences back in the 20&r squo\;s-50&rsquo\;s&rdquo\;. It&rsquo\;s a Wonderful Life is the quinte ssential holiday tale of George Bailey familiar to most and regarded as perhaps the best Christmas movie ever made. To take this story and set it in a 1940s radio studio complete with commercials and a sound effec ts artist is a great concept\, and it is clear why this show has become a staple of the holiday season in Libertyville. &ldquo\;This is a prod uction that will delight all members of every family\, from young to ol d\; it emphasizes the joy of the Christmas Holiday\, in a little over a n hour&rdquo\;\, says Stuart.  \;He continues\, &ldquo\;Filled with comedy and drama\, the production will leave you with tears of inspirat ion and laughter.&rdquo\; Stuart says\, &ldquo\;We&rsquo\;re holding tw o weekends of our performances in Libertyville\, our home base\, with w hat we trust will be a terrifically successful run.&rdquo\;  \;From the moment you walk through the doors\, you will be transported back to the Golden Age of Radio\, and experience the story of George Bailey li ke never before. Critics have called this production &ldquo\;perfect Ch ristmas theater&rdquo\; and &ldquo\;first-class holiday fare.&rdquo\; & nbsp\;Six performances only\,  \;Friday\, Saturday and Sundays 12/7- 12/9 &\; 12/14-16. \; Friday &\; Saturday Performances 8:00p m. Sundays 2:30pm. \; Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes long. \; I nquire about special dinner package with Trattoria Pomigliano. \; & nbsp\;The I.P. Theater\, 735 N. Milwaukee Avenue\, Libertyville. Saturd ay 12/18 7:30p &\; Sunday\, 12/19@2PM. Pre-Sale: $17.50 Adults\, $12 .50 Seniors\, Students\, Military. $20 &\; $15 at the door. Recommen ded Age: 7 &\; up\, Tickets: 847.968.4529. Purchase on-line at www.i mprovplayhouse.com. URL:http://libertyville.patch.com/events/its-a-wonderful-life-f7a34938 SUMMARY:It's a Wonderful Life LOCATION:735 N Milwaukee Ave\, Libertyville\, IL: 735 N Milwaukee Ave\, L ibertyville\, IL END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR