It's a Wonderful Life

A performer in 1940s period clothing raises his hand while acting at a vintage radio microphone

A beloved story, performed live

Return to the golden age of radio

Step inside a 1940s radio studio for a fresh, theatrical presentation of a beloved holiday classic. Five actors take on 42 characters, bringing George Bailey, Clarence, and the residents of Bedford Falls to life through masterful performances, period costumes, and live radio-stage magic.

Close your eyes and return to the golden age of radio—or keep them open and watch these talented performers create an entire world before you. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll be reminded why George Bailey’s wonderfully ordinary life has meant so much to generations of audiences.

5 actors

42 characters

4 performances

Four cities. Four chances to experience the magic.

Choose your performance

All performances are family-friendly. Tickets are $25, plus applicable taxes and fees.

Thursday, December 10 • 7 p.m.

Asheboro

Sunset Theatre

Address: [PLACEHOLDER: Venue address]
Seating: Reserved seating
Tickets: $25, plus taxes and fees
Accessibility: [PLACEHOLDER: Venue-specific details]

Asheboro Tickets

Friday, December 11 • 7 p.m.

Winston-Salem

Brendle Recital Hall, Scales Fine Arts Center at Wake Forest University

Address: 1775 Wake Forest Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27109
Seating: General admission
Tickets: $25, plus taxes and fees
Accessibility: accessible seating available

Winston-Salem Tickets

Saturday, December 12 • 7 p.m.

Greensboro

Taylor Theatre at UNC Greensboro

Address: 406 Tate St, Greensboro, NC 27412
Seating: General admission
Tickets: $25, plus taxes and fees
Accessibility: accessible seating available

Greensboro Tickets

Sunday, December 13 • 2 p.m.

Elkin

The Reeves Theater

Address: Address is 129 West Main St. Elkin, NC 28621
Seating: General Admission
Tickets: $25, plus taxes and fees
Accessibility:Main floor has accessible seating

Elkin Tickets

Ticket availability and seating arrangements vary by venue.

Watch Bedford Falls come alive

The set becomes a working 1940s radio station as a small ensemble transforms into George, Mary, Clarence, Mr. Potter, and dozens more. Every voice, costume, and sound helps create the world of the story in real time.

Five local actors portraying 42 memorable characters
Period costumes that transport audiences to the golden age of radio
Live theatrical craft that lets you hear—and see—the story take shape
A family-friendly holiday tradition for longtime fans and first-time visitors

Inside the radio studio

See the story come to life

A glimpse inside a previous RhinoLeap production of It’s a Wonderful Life: Live Radio Play.

Four performers in period costumes act at vintage microphones on a radio-studio stage

A performer in a bright red period suit stands at a microphone with his arms open

Two performers laugh and point toward the audience while acting at a vintage microphone

A performer in period clothing holds a radio script beside a vintage microphone

Photos from a previous RhinoLeap production.

Meet the company

Five performers. An entire town.

Featuring a talented ensemble of local actors bringing Bedford Falls and its unforgettable residents to the stage.

Directed by Jeremy Skidmore Adapted by Joe Landry

Robert Beseda

Robert Beseda lives in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He served as assistant dean of the School of Drama at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts for more than 20 years. Before arriving in North Carolina, he worked as a talent agent in New York City for more than 10 years. Earlier, he pursued an acting career in New York after graduating from The Juilliard School.

Mya Brown

Mya Brown lives in Greensboro, North Carolina. Some of her favorite roles include Rose in Fences, Tedra in Fat Ham, Gertrude in Hamlet, Mom in Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea, Detective Pool in Jekyll, and Marcus Lycus in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. A proud member of Actors’ Equity Association, Mya’s professional credits include productions with NC Black Repertory Theatre, Common Thread Theatre Collective, NuBlack Arts West Theatre, Atlantic Beach Theatre, West Virginia Public Theatre, Triad Stage, Barn Dinner Theatre, and, of course, RhinoLeap. She is an associate professor of acting and directing at UNCG and guiding faculty with Theatrical Intimacy Education. Her artistic practice focuses on cultivating consent-based environments, fostering curiosity, and highlighting the value of diversity in storytelling.

Kira Geiger

Kira Geiger is originally from the Pacific Northwest and currently serves as RhinoLeap’s associate artistic director. Her performances with RhinoLeap include Red, A Few Good Men, Sense & Sensibility, Constellations, Pride & Prejudice, The Importance of Being Earnest, Much Ado About Nothing, Grease, and Bright Star. She also directed last season’s What the Constitution Means to Me. Recently, she returned to New York City to originate the lead role in the world premiere of a new romantic comedy, Joy Meets Girl. She holds a BFA from UNCSA.

Patrick Osteen

Patrick Osteen lives in Asheboro, North Carolina. He is the co-founder and artistic director of RhinoLeap Productions. Before moving back to North Carolina in 2019 to help run the company, Patrick performed throughout the United States in the Broadway national tour of War Horse and around the world in the international tour of Cirque du Soleil’s Toruk. His RhinoLeap acting credits include Company K, The Glass Menagerie, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, An Iliad, Unnecessary Farce, The Pavilion, Bright Star, Constellations, Sense & Sensibility, A Few Good Men, Mary’s Wedding, and Much Ado About Nothing. Patrick also directed RhinoLeap’s recent production of Red and is an adjunct faculty member at UNC Greensboro. He holds a BFA from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.

Allen Tedder

Allen Tedder lives in Carrboro, North Carolina, and was born and raised in Lexington. His previous performances with RhinoLeap include The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), The Glass Menagerie, Unnecessary Farce, and Sense & Sensibility. Allen earned his undergraduate degree in dramatic art from UNC-Chapel Hill and a master’s degree in acting from The Juilliard School. On Broadway, he performed in To Kill a Mockingbird. His regional credits include productions with PlayMakers Repertory Company, The Public Theater, and other companies. In his free time, he works as a golf professional at a country club in Raleigh.

Know before you go

Plan your visit

Runtime

Approximately 2½ hours with an intermission.

For the whole family

This production is family-friendly.

Accessibility

Accessible seating is available at all locations, but particular seating arrangements vary by venue. Please contact the theater directly with any specific questions.

Presented by

A WFDD and RhinoLeap Productions co-production

December 10–13, 2026

Make it a wonderful night

Choose the performance closest to you and experience this beloved holiday story as it might have sounded—and looked—in a 1940s radio studio.

Asheboro Winston-Salem Greensboro Elkin

It’s a Wonderful Life Live Radio Play