The Acadia Players are proud to announce their winter 2009 production of It’s A Wonderful Life. The family-favorite Jimmy Stewart movie known for the famous line “Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings” is the basis for the two act play written by James W. Rodgers , based on the film by Frank Capra and the story by Philip Van Doren Stern. Performances will be held at the Historic Rice Theater in downtown Crowley on December 4th, 5th and 6th. School performances will be held Friday, December 4th at 9:00 am and 11:30 am. December 4th and 5th will include 7:00 pm evening performances for the public with a Sunday, December 6th matinee at 2:00 pm.
This is the heart-warming saga of George Bailey, the Everyman from the small town of Bedford Fall, whose dream s of escape and adventure have been repeatedly quashed by notions of family obligation and civic duty. It is Christmas eve, and George’s guardian angel, Clarence, descends to save him from despair, and to remind him (by showing him what the world would be like had he never been born) that his has been a wonderful life. This sparkling and magical play has all of your favorite characters: George and Mary, Mother Bailey, Uncle Billy, Violet, and of course the Scrooge-like villain Mr. Potter. It’s A Wonderful Life not only celebrates the season, it also celebrates the American philosophy of life: that hard work a, fair play. And the love and support of family and community will be rewarded.
With a cast of nearly 40, well known actors from throughout the area are returning to the stage as well as a number of new faces. Returning to the stage are Elliot and Sandi Dore, Paul David, Elaine Wright, Rachel LaCroix, Aaron Booty, Morgan Booty, Jordan Broussard, Grace Foitlin, Ronald Ronkartz, Justin Hebert, and Megan Broussard. Coming out of the shadows to appear on stage instead of directing and producing are Steve Fontenot and Patty Ronkartz. Making their premier debut with the Acadia Players are Gerrit Waldrep, Courtney Richard, Brittany LaCroix, Lainie Conner, Patrick Cormier, Kyla Whalen, Josh Conner, Callie Reiners, Aaron Bertrand, Dilyn Stewart, Ryan Davis,and Erin Foitlin Jimmy Broussard is Director with Lynne Broussard as Co-director and Samantha Ronkartz as Student Director. Patty Ronkartz is producer. Stage crew includes Jane and Russ Faulconer, Morgan Moeller, Claire Dore’ and Logan Frederick.
Admission to the public performances is $10 for adults and $5 for children and students. For more information, reservations or to purchase tickets call the Crowley Flower Shop at 783-1512. Tickets are also available online and at the door if the performances aren’t sold out in advance.
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