2 AMERICAN BLUES THEATER BACKSTAGECALLBOARD IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO! Based on the film by Frank Capra Directed by Gwendolyn Whiteside* Music direction by Michael Mahler* Original Score by Austin Cook* For 16 years, the American Blues Ensemble has treated Chicago audiences to a live 1940s radio broadcast. The incredible cast recreates the entire town of Bedford Falls with Foley sound effects, an original score, and holiday carols. Critics call this “perfect Christmas theater” and “first-class holiday fare”. * Ensemble member or Artistic Affiliate of American Blues Theater John Mohrlein* FEATURING Camille Robinson* Zach Kenney* Dara Cameron* James Joseph* Ian Paul Custer* Michael Mahler* Shawn Goudie* Gwendolyn Whiteside*