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2026 Holiday Show

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CAST LIST

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George Bailey  ... Beau Goss

Clarence Oddbody ... Haley Skinner

Mr. Gower ... Jonathan Bender

Young George ... osh Dalton

Harry Bailey ... Peter Natali

Mother Bailey ... Julia Axtell

Aunt Tilly Bailey ... Melanie Gartner

Violet Peterson ... Sarah Jane Myers

Bert ... Seth Clark

Ernie Bishop ... Steve Carter

Uncle Billy Bailey ... David Gartner

Mary Hatch (later Mary Bailey) ... Zoe Wade

Henry F. Potter ... Chris Josephs

Mr. Potter’s Goon ... Will Krason

Mr. Potter’s Secretary ... Jennifer Hopkins

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CAST LIST

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George Bailey  ... Beau Goss

Clarence Oddbody ... Haley Skinner

Mr. Gower ... Jonathan Bender

Young George ... Josh Dalton

Harry Bailey ... Peter Natali

Mother Bailey ... Julia Axtell

Aunt Tilly Bailey ... Melanie Gartner

Violet Peterson ... Sarah Jane Myers

Bert ... Seth Clark

Ernie Bishop ... Steve Carter

Uncle Billy Bailey ... David Gartner

Mary Hatch (later Mary Bailey) ... Zoe Wade

Henry F. Potter ... Chris Josephs

Mr. Potter’s Goon ... Will Krason

Mr. Potter’s Secretary ... Jennifer Hopkins

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It's a Wonderful Life

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Friday, December 4th at 7 pm

Saturday, December 5th at 7 pm

Sunday, December 6th at 2 pm

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At the Acadia Repertory Theater

1154 Main Street, Somesville

 

Adapted for the stage by James W. Rodgers. Based on the film by Frank Capra. It’s a Wonderful Life is based on the story The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern.

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Join us for a heartwarming tale, capturing the Christmas spirit through the life of George Bailey (Beau Goss) - a hardworking, bright, family man who has put aside his lofty ambitions to carry on his father’s legacy and keep the family business going along with his blundering Uncle Billy (David Gartner). As he despairs after a misfortune, he meets his guardian angel, Clarabelle (Haley Skinner), who shows George how his life has touched everyone in his community and that “no man is a failure, who has friends.”

 

Our strong ensemble cast is led by the thoughtful direction of Mark Carignan, who last directed ACT’s Best Christmas Pageant Ever in 2024. On his pick of It’s a Wonderful life for this season,

 

"It is a great time to reflect on just what A Wonderful Life meant.  When production began, Frank Capra had to convince Jimmy Stewart, a bomber pilot and hero struggling with the aftermath of war, to join a production so full of hope and American values.  Both men found the movie a healing experience, and we hope our production will remind people how much we love our community and the country we live in.  Come enjoy the magic of live theater, laugh, cry, and rediscover why It's a Wonderful Life is part of so many families' holiday traditions."

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Tickets are $18 general admission and $15 for students, seniors and military. Tickets are available in advance at act.ludus.com and at the door.

 

We recommend buying tickets in advance to reserve your seat! Parking is limited; please carpool if possible. Overflow parking is available at the Somesville Union Meeting House and Somesville Museum and Gardens lots for all shows.

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PRODUCTION CREW

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Producer ... Patti Savoie

Director ... Mark Carignan

Assistant Director ... Kate Young

Tech Director ... Mori Sproule

Stage Manager ... Beverley Guay

Past Shows

SPRING MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS

 

  • Wizard of Oz (1995) – directed by Mark Puglisi

  • Velveteen Rabbit (1996) – directed by Mark Puglisi

  • Charlotte’s Web (1997) – directed by Mark Puglisi

  • The Lion, the Witch and The Wardrobe (1998) – directed by Mark Puglisi

  • Anne of Green Gables (1999) – directed by Mark Puglisi

  • Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2000) – directed by Debbie Mountford (nee Hacket)

  • Alice in Wonderland (2001) – directed by Frank Bachman

  • James and the Giant Peach (2002) – directed by Heather Candon

  • Peter Pan (2003) – directed by Kate Cox

  • The Wizard of Oz (2004) – directed by Matt Haynes

  • Oliver! (2005) – directed by Brian Shepard

  • The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (2006) – directed by Brian Shepard

  • Annie! (2007) – directed by Tony St. Dennis

  • The Music Man (2008) – directed by Dan Mills

  • Seussical, the Musical (2009) – directed by Bob Bahr

  • Annie Get Your Gun (2010) – directed by Bob Bahr

  • Godspell (2011) – directed by Brian Shepard

  • Fiddler on the Roof (2012) – directed by Brian Shepard

  • Camelot (2013) – directed by Brian Shepard

  • Les Misérables (2014) – directed by Carlene Hirsch

  • Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat (2015) – directed by Carlene Hirsch

  • Willy Wonka (2016) – directed by Mike Perlman & Annie Leonardi

  • Shrek, The Musical (2017) – directed by Mark Puglisi

  • Seussical, The Musical (2018) – directed by Mark Puglisi

  • Freaky Friday, A New Musical (2019) – directed by Mark Puglisi

  • Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022) – directed by Matt Cornish

  • Little Shop of Horrors (2023) – directed by Angel Hochman & Kate Young

  • Just So (2024) – directed by Matt Cornish

  • The Wizard of Oz (2025) – directed by Matthew Hochman

  • Disney's Frozen the Musical (2026) – directed by Kate Young & Molly Dority

 

 

SUMMER PRODUCTIONS

  • Invisible Dragon (1994) – directed by Mark Puglisi

  • Cinderella (1995) – directed by Mark Puglisi

  • Harvey (2001) – directed by Mark Puglisi

  • War of the World’s (“radio” broadcast) – directed by Mark Puglisi

  • The Taffetas (2012) – directed by Brian Shepard

  • The 39 Steps (2018) – directed by Angel Hochman

  • A Midsummer Night's Dream (2019) – directed by Casey Rush

HOLIDAY PLAYS

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  • Scrooge (1999) – directed by Mark Puglisi

  • It’s a Wonderful Life (2000)  – directed by Mark Puglisi

  • Miracle on 34th Street (2001) – directed by Annie Schwartz & Maryann Van Dorn

  • Best Christmas Ever (2002) – directed by Mark Puglisi

  • The Little Match Girl / Last Stop ’til Christmas / An Old Fashioned Christmas (2003) – directed by Mark Puglisi

  • The Christmas Carol (2005) – directed by Brian Shepard

  • The Silent Bells (2006) – directed by Dan Mills

  • The Spirit of Giving (2007) – directed by Maddie Shattow

  • The Clubhouse Christmas (2008) – directed by Wendy Littlefield

  • It’s a Wonderful Life (2009) – directed by Mark Puglisi

  • Miracle on 34th Street (2010) – directed by Nicole Cardano

  • A Christmas Story (2011) – directed by Mark Puglisi

  • Stocking Stuffers (2012) – directed by Jeremy Hyde

  • A Neverland Christmas Carol (2013) – directed by Carlene Hirsch

  • A Downeast Christmas Carol (2014) – directed by Mark Puglisi

  • The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2015) – directed by Mark Puglisi

  • Nutcracker (2016) – directed by Jacob Sanner

  • Christmas in the Land of Oz (2017) – directed by Angel Hochman

  • A Christmas Story (2018) – directed by Doug Van Gorder

  • Closed for the Holidays (2019) – directed by Matthew Hochman

  • A Christmas Chaos (2023) – directed by Doug Van Gorder

  • The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2024) – directed by Mark Carignan

  • A Christmas Story (2025) – directed by Doug Van Gorder

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OTHER EVENTS

  • Mystery Dinner Theater

  • Ground Hog Day

  • I Do, I Do (2011) – with thanks to Danielle and Brian Shepard

  • Twelfth Night (2016) – collaboration with Barn Arts Collective

  • The Tempest (2017) – collaboration with Barn Arts Collective

  • Twelfth Night! (2018) – collaboration with Barn Arts Collective

  • Downeast Christmas Carol Radio Drama (2020) – directed by Matt Cornish

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