Turning a Christmas classic into a live radio play

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NOTE: This event was unfortunately cancelled due to a cast member contracting COVID.

A Christmas classic is going to be transformed into a live radio play free for all to attend this Saturday night at VIU.

The school’s Malaspina theatre will host a locally penned adaptation of It’s a Wonderful Life, the 1946 film directed by Frank Capra starring Jimmy Stewart.

Midcoast Morning spoke with some of those involved with bringing the production to life.

Transcript:

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Guests:

  • Alex Bhargava and Jenna Bigmore - students, theatre department, VIU

  • Robin Boxwell - technical director, Malaspina Theatre

Program Team:

  • Joe Pugh — Host and Producer.

  • Jesse Woodward — Executive Producer.

  • Arbie Fru — Technical Assistance.

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Joe Pugh