'Wonderful Life': AHS live radio play opens Thursday

Arlington MA

15 December, 2020

3:37 PM

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Your Arlington Last Updated: 15 December 2020 Written by Lianna Bessette The Arlington High School Drama Guild has announced its first streamed performances -- ever -- of "It's a Wonderful Life," a live radio play. Directed by drama teacher Michael Byrne, the play runs about one hour. "It's a Wonderful Life" is a 1946 American Christmas fantasy drama film produced and directed by Frank Capra. It stars James Stewart as George Bailey, a man who has given up his dreams to help others, and whose imminent suicide on Christmas Eve brings about the intervention of his guardian angel who shows George how he has touched the lives of others. The cast rehearsed on Zoom. Audience members will watch from a secure link on Broadway on Demand, but actors will be on Zoom during the performances. The performance was written as a radio play, but it includes video in addition to audio. Register for the live streams using the links below. You'll have to sign up for an account on Broadway On Demand in order to access the stream. Tickets are $10 per person or $25 per household. Thursday, Dec. 17, at 7:30 p.m. >> Friday, Dec. 18, at 7:30 p.m. >> Saturday, Dec. 19, at 7:30 p.m. >> More than 40 students are involved in this production, and they are eager to share their work with the community. "The AHS Drama Guild would really appreciate your support as they create theater to bring some joy during these difficult times," wrote Lianna Bessette, English teacher, Class of 2021 adviser and Drama Guild production manager. YourArlington.com has provided news and opinion about Arlington, Mass., since 2006. Publisher Bob Sprague is a former editor at The Boston Globe, Boston Herald and Arlington Advocate. Read more at https://www.yourarlington.com/about.