

Auditions for 2026-27 Season
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Audition Announcement for
It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Show
Deadline to submit: 8/10/26
Director: Gary Goodson
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Non-union, paid, stipend
Annapolis, MD
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​To be considered, you will need to upload a short contemporary monologue
and submit a resume and a headshot via a Google Form found here:
In-person auditions, by invitation only, 8/14 & 8/16.
We will respond to applications as we near the in-person audition date.
Show Dates:
November 20, 21, 22, 28, 29. Dec 3, 4, 5. (some doubles.)
We will not perform Thanksgiving Day or the day after, but will perform the Thanksgiving weekend of Nov 28-29
Rehearsals: TBD
Usually 2-3 nights/week, with some weekend dates, days, or evenings.
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CAST (Unless otherwise specified for the story, all roles are open to all actors regardless of race, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, or physical ability.)
JAKE LAURENTS, in his 20s/30s plays George Bailey
FREDDIE FILMORE, in his 30s-50s, plays Announcer, Joseph, Mr. Gower, Henry F. Potter, Uncle Billy Bailey, Ernie, Mr. Bailey, Old Man Collins, Ed, Man, Giuseppe Martini, Nick, Bridge Keeper, Binky
HARRY "JAZZBO" HEYWOOD, in his 30s/40s, plays Harry Bailey, Bert The Cop, Clarence Oddbody, As-2, Sam Wainwright, Lawyer, Dr. Campbell, Randall, Tom, Man 2, Charlie, Carter, Horace the Bank Teller, Mr. Welch
SALLY APPLEWHITE, in her 20s/30s plays Mary Hatch Bailey
LANA SHERWOOD, in her 30s/40s, plays Violet Bick, Matilda, Ruth Dakin Bailey, Rose Bailey, Mrs. Hatch, Passerby at Run on Bank, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Davis, Schultz
P.J. LANGFORD, in their 20s/50s plays Stage Manager / Sound Person
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Youth Roles:
Jim Brock, in his Teens to 20 plays Young George Bailey, Tommy Bailey, Crowd
Paul Fields, in his Teens to 20 plays Young Harry Bailey, Pete Bailey, Crowd
Carol Ritter, in her Teens to 20 plays Young Mary Hatch, Janie Bailey, Crowd
Gladys Ford, in her Teens to 20, plays Young Violet Bick, Zuzu Bailey, Crowd
Script
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dFkt0eq9NO-PG8Iufn2n3ioONxIvpb8q/view?usp=sharing

Jobs
Designers, directors, stage managers, and production crew are all encouraged to submit their resumes for future productions.
​Please email office@compassrosetheater.org
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Teachers: email office@compassrosetheater.org
(You must have a degree in music or theater, and teaching experience)
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