Arts on Grand hosts a touring production of “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play”

Saturday December 17, 2022 – 2:00 PM

Spencer, Iowa — “Every time a bell rings an Angel gets his wings.” Experience the timeless holiday story of It’s a Wonderful Life at Arts on Grand this December. 

Coffee Beanz Theatre Group is excited to announce the Midwest Tour of It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, a radio play adaptation of the Frank Capra film. Directed by SHS Alumni Kyle Goeken and featuring Natalie Kroll (SHS Alumni), along with a group of uniquely talented actors, performing live on the set of a 1940s radio studio.

It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play performs Saturday, December 17^th at 2:00pm & 7:30pm at Arts on Grand in Spencer, Iowa. The story follows the life of George Bailey, a generous and well-meaning man who considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. It will take the help of the lovable angel Clarence to show George why life is really worth living. 

“This show is the perfect holiday experience for the whole family,” says director Kyle Goeken. “It’s really exciting to be directing such a nostalgic story, in a way that’s new and interesting. ”

The play stars; Travis Roh, Tristen Anthony B., Katherine Baier, Carl Schack, Karina Hinkley, and Natalie Kroll, all BFA majors at Nebraska Wesleyan University. It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play is directed and produced by Kyle Goeken and assistant directed by Emma Bucknam. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children (17 and under) and can be purchased at the box office or online (starting on Monday, November 21st at 12:00 PM). It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play will be at Arts on Grand on December 17^th at 2:00pm & 7:30pm, and will run approximately 90 minutes. The box office will be open 30 minutes before each show.