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 17 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 James Joseph* FEATURING John Mohrlein* Dara Cameron* Matt Edmonds Ian Paul Custer* Shawn Goudie* Brandon Dahlquist Camille Robinson*