It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play at Tipping Point

It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
is onstage at The Tipping Point Theater.

Tipping Point Theatre launched the 15th theatrical season this month with a production of Joe Landry's adaptation of It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. 

“We begin our 15th season with a classic,” said Co-Producing Artistic Director Julia Glander. “This story within a story…within a story about love and redemption holds up remarkably well in our present, pandemic world. 

“How do we find joy in these unsettled times? We look to the people around us. Our family, friends, colleagues, neighbors and even the strangers we meet. This story reminds us to take care of each other. Let's celebrate and cherish our people this holiday season, the 'true angels on earth,” she added. 

Widely considered a hallmark of the holiday season, It's A Wonderful Life tells the tale of idealistic George Bailey, who is played by radio actor Jake Laurents (who is played by Detroit local actor Kevin O'Callaghan), in this captivating American holiday classic set over the WXYZ Radio airwaves in 1946 Metro Detroit. Complete with on-stage Foley Artist sound effects, a strong acting ensemble, including Rico Bruce Wade, Kevin O'Callaghan, Faith Berry, Patrick Loos, and Annabelle Young, embody 43 favorite holiday characters in the beloved story on one fateful, life-affirming Christmas Eve.

“What a gift to be able to tell a story that so purely embraces the redemptive power of love, community, and connection,” said Co-Producing Artistic Director Jamie Warrow, “concepts that are necessarily diminished in modern digital dealings and virtual realities. We hope this story sparks joy. We wish you a holiday season that celebrates human connection, is bright with love and laughter, and presents infinite possibility in the new year.” 

It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play will continue at the Tipping Point through Dec. 18. Tickets are on sale now and for prices and availability, call (248) 347-0003.

Following these performances, the season continues with the Michigan premiere of Loy A. Webb's The Light, followed by Robert Harling's modern classic Steel Magnolias, and concludes with the world premiere of the Tracy L. Spada comedy Game. Set. Match!