Paducah, KY (November 17, 2016) – It’s a Wonderful Life is one of the most popular movie classics for the holidays, and West Kentucky Community and Technical College’s Clemens Fine Arts Center is presenting a new twist on the beloved film with It’s a Wonderful Life: Live From WVL Radio Theatre Tuesday, November 29 at 7:30 p.m.
Set in the fictional studio of WVL Radio Theatre, which is struggling to stay on the air one snowy winter’s night, professional voice actors are unable to get to the studio, but the show must go on. A small but intrepid band of employees make that happen by creating the story’s dozens of characters and scenes using just their voices and some everyday household items for sound effects, which set the stage for a hilarious night of entertainment.
When Frank Capra and his co-writers were working on the original screenplay of It’s a Wonderful Life, the Great Depression was a vivid memory. The story of George Bailey and Bedford Falls is juxtaposed against a time of failing banks, devastatingly high unemployment and a shortage of affordable housing. The circumstances are eerily familiar, and over 60 years later, this story remains as fresh and relevant as ever. Its message of hope and optimism is the perfect antidote to holiday cynicism.
“Audiences will love this adaptation of Capra’s treasured classic on the Clemens stage” said Brian Heller, WKCTC Clemens Fine Arts Center director. “It’s sure to help make the holiday season wonderful for everyone who sees it.”
Tickets are $30, or $15 for children and students. Purchase tickets at artsinfocus.org or call the box office at 270-534-3212.