Thursday, November 29 at 7pm
Friday, November 30 at 7pm
Saturday, December 1 at 7pm
Sunday, December 2 at 2pm Friday, December 14 at 7pm
Saturday, December 15 at 7pm

Norwood High School Drama Department presents a stage adaptation of the Frank Capra holiday classic story It’s a Wonderful Life, transporting audiences back to Christmas Eve 1946 and a time in which George Bailey is in a very bad place. Fast-paced and both comic and tragic, Director John Quinn (Norwood High School’s drama teacher) and Assistant Director (and Norwood student) Mike Small have worked together with a cast of 45 to transfer this cinematic story beautifully and accessibly to the stage, bringing the familiar characters and the town of Bedford Falls alive in the footlights. Exposing the myth of failure and warning us of the true and timeless danger — how easily we can lose our sense of self in a materialistic society – It’s a Wonderful Life reminds us, in the words of guardian angel Clarence, that “no man is a failure who has friends.”

Performances held at Norwood’s Savage Center.

The Cast

The Angels

  • Joseph ……………………………………………. William Veer
  • Betsy Ross ………………………………………. Katie O’Connor
  • Clarence Odbody, an angel second class …… Brian Folan

The Children

  • Young George ……………………………………. Robert McDonough
  • Young Mary ………………………………………. Jennifer Sobol
  • Young Violet ……………………………………… Teresa Gassoway
  • Young Harry ……………………………………… Gregory Gassoway
  • Young Sam ……………………………………….. KJ Holmes
  • George’s Friends …………………………………. Kathleen Keefe, Emily Rivard, Cianne Maloney, Brianna Palmateer

The Bailey Family

  • George Bailey…………………………………….. Ian Cardoni
  • Harry Bailey, George’s brother ………………… Edward Lynch
  • Ruth (Daiken) Bailey, Harry’s wife ……………. Molly Herzog, Ashley McGinnes
  • Mother Bailey …………………………………….. Nichole Adams
  • Pa Bailey ………………………………………….. Nick Slye
  • Cousin Tilly ……………………………………….. Bailey Day
  • Uncle Billy ………………………………………… Chris Boyajian
  • Cousin Eustace …………………………………… Katie McConnaughy

The Hatch Family

  • Mary Hatch ……………………………………….. Lauren Folan, Kayla Ring
  • Marty Hatch, Mary’s big sister………………….. Justine LaVoye
  • Mrs. Hatch ………………………………………… Molly Herzog, Nichole Adams (12/14)

Citizens of Bedford Falls

  • Henry F. Potter, wealthiest man in town ……… Francis Sheehan
  • Gower, a druggist and George’s 1st boss …….. Rachel Rabinovich, Dmitriy Krucov
  • The Sheriff ………………………………………… Rachel Rabinovich, Dmitriy Krucov
  • Joan Heppner, friend and luggage salesperson . Brianna Hart
  • Violet Peterson, a friend ………………………… Meagan McGinnes
  • Bert, a friend ……………………………………… Josh Mergl
  • Ernie, a friend …………………………………….. Michael Slowey
  • Potter’s Goon / School Principal Mrs. Partridge /
    Poster Woman / Reineman, Potter’s assistant ….. Jacki Cucinotta
  • Bank Teller ………………………………………… Amanda Wood
  • Mrs. Lloyd …………………………………………. Alyse Ristuccia
  • Sam Wainwright, George’s old school buddy …. KJ Homes
  • Jane, Sam’s wife …………………………………. Ashley McGinnes
  • Micki / Board Member/ Miss Andrews …………. Emily Rivard
  • Mr. Martini, Bar owner and friend ……………… Joe Ouellette
  • Mrs. Martini ……………………………………….. Sarah Rabinovich
  • Martini Children …………………………………… Jennifer Sobol, Kathleen Keefe, Emily Rivard
  • Nikki, the bartender ……………………………… Justine LaVoy
  • Mrs. Carter, a bank examiner / Mrs. Davis ……. Shannon McDonough
  • Newspaper Kid ……………………………………. Brianna Palmateer
  • Mr. Welch / Freddy / Ed …………………………. Michael Small
  • Slick Man ………………………………………….. Brendan Kenney
  • Masher …………………………………………….. Jon Fogarty
  • Dr. Campbell, Family doctor and advisor …….. Kate Jennings
  • Photographer ……………………………………… Teresa Gassoway
  • Miranda / Tollkeeper …………………………….. Chelsea Harper

George and Mary’s Family

  • Pete Bailey, George and Mary’s oldest ………… Heather Woods
  • Tommy Bailey, their youngest son …………….. Kathleen Keefe
  • Zuzu Bailey, their youngest daughter …………. Jennifer Sobol
  • Janie Bailey, their oldest daughter …………….. Cianne Maloney

The Production Staff

  • Directors …………………………………………… John Quinn, Michael Small
  • Stage Management / Vocal Coach ……………… Francis Sheehan
  • Choreography …………………………………….. Molly Herzog
  • Lighting Design …………………………………… Jeri Sykes
  • Lighting Crew …………………………………….. Stacie Finlayson, Marisa Farulla, Michaela Wong
  • Costume Design ………………………………….. Amanda Rachunok
  • Costume/ Prop Crew …………………………….. Bailey Day, Lauren Folan, Justine LaVoye, Alyse Ristuccia, Michael Slowey, Josh Mergl, William Veer
  • Hair and Make-up ………………………………… Ashley McGinnes, Justine LaVoye
  • Scene Change Angels ……………………………. Bailey Day, Kathleen Keefe, Justine LaVoye, Cianne Maloney, Emily Rivard, Heather Woods, Amanda Wood
  • Set Design and Construction ……………………. Matt Adams, Jon Cardoni, Mike Gallagher, Ed Lynch, Rich Morton, Tony Ristuccia
  • Sound……………………………………………….. Michael Small, Jon Fogarty
  • Box Office …………………………………………. Jody Smith and the Backstage Boosters
  • Publicity ……………………………………………. Iggy Rabinovich, Rachel Rabinovich
  • Website …………………………………………….. Elizabeth Harris
CAST PHOTOS

Photos available from the amazing Dan Busler:

Nicole Adams:


Chris Boyajian

Uncle Billy


Ian Cardoni


Jaclyn Cucinotta


Bailey Day

Aunt Tillie


Marisa Farulla


Stacie Finlayson

Lighting Crew


John Fogerty

Sound Design


Brian Folan


Lauren Folan

Mary Hatch


Gregory Gassoway


Teresa Gassoway


Chelsea Harper

Drawbridge Keeper


Molly Herzog


Kate Jennings

Doctor Campbell


Kathleen Keefe


Dmitriy Krukov


Justine LaVoye

Nick / Marty Hatch


Edward Lynch


Cianne Maloney

Janie Bailey


Katie McConnoughy

Cousin Eustace


Shannon McDonough


Ashley McGinnes

Ma Bailey


Meagan McGinnes

Violet Peterson


Josh Mergl


Katie O’Connor


Brianna Palmateer


John & Anna-Li Quinn


Sarah Rabinovich


Amanda Rachunok

Costume Design


Alyse Ristuccia


Emily Rivard

Mickey


Francis Sheehan


Julia Silve


Michael Slowey


Nick Slye

Pa Bailey


Mike Small


Jennifer Sobel

Young Mary / Zuzu Bailey


Jeri Sykes


Billy Veer


Heather Woods