Inclusive Theater of WNY brings this beloved holiday classic to the stage in a heartwarming, radio-style performance filled with nostalgia, charm, and Christmas spirit. Join us for an unforgettable show that celebrates community, hope, and the true meaning of the season. Get your tickets today and make this timeless story part of your holiday tradition!  

It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play runs December 5, 6, 7 and 12, 13, 14 at St. Mary’s High School, 142 Laverack, Lancaster, NY. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30pm and Sunday matinee performances are at 2:00pm.

Tickets:

$20/general admission, $15/senior, students

Starring:
Mason Williams
Jessica Levesque
Robert Janusz
Heather Benson
Cassie O’Connell
Jenifer Grzeskiewicz
Caleb Paxton
Penny Baldwin
Bill Baldwin/Mark Tramont
Elliott Bystrak
Lexie Hoeglmeier
Alfonzo Tyson
Steve Losey
Lilian Reszel
Teri Jo Ritz
Michael Powers
Manny Stephens

Directed by Aimee Levesque, Lexie Hoeglmeier, JR Ozario & Elliott Bystrak

The shows will take place December 5,6, 7 & 12, 13, 14 at St. Mary’s High School, 142 Laverack, Lancaster, NY.

Tickets on sale now – https://buytickets.at/inclusivetheaterofwny/1951552

Inclusive Theater of WNY (ITOWNY) in collaboration with St. Mary’s High School, Lancaster NY, are looking for actors for our December 2025 production of It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play! We are looking for actors of all ages and levels of experience. ALL ARE WELCOME!

Auditions will be held on SATURDAY, June 14, 2025 from 10:00am – 3:00pm and MONDAY, June 16, 2025 from (6:30-9:00pm) at St. Mary’s High School, 142 Laverack, Lancaster, NY. Callbacks will be on June 23, 2025, if needed.

Sides will be available at the auditions.

Please reserve your audition timeslot here: https://forms.gle/fg2j8qrkj3k5H5MMA

The show will take place December 5,6, 7 & 12, 13, 14 at St. Mary’s High School, 142 Laverack, Lancaster, NY.

Rehearsals for the show will begin the week of October 27, 2025 and will also take place at St. Mary’s High School in Lancaster.

ITOWNY is committed to diversity at all levels: on our stage, in our audience, on our staff, and within our leadership. We want our stage to represent the amazing diversity of the WNY community. We strongly encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to participate.

Inclusive Theater of WNY is proud to announce the plays and playwrights of the 2025 ITOWNY Short Play Festival “Silver Linings”

They are (alphabetical by playwrights last name):

Michael Fanelli – By the Water’s Edge

Allison Fradkin – Wands Have More Fun

Shanda Gardner – 10 Minutes

Linda Gunther – Listen While You Work

Lexie Hoeglmeier – Survivor 147: Endodontu

Katrina Leuzinger Owens – Magpie

Ryan Adam Norton – War and Its Vets

Madison Sedlor – Tapes

Dallas Taylor – It Just Is

DonnaMarie Vaughan – Watch Out

Congratulations! We are honored to produce your work!

Stay tuned for Directors and Cast Announcements in the coming days. And save the dates – April 4, 5, 6 & 11, 12, 13, 2025! You do NOT want to miss this short play festival!

CALL FOR WORK – Short Plays – Theme: Silver Linings

Do you write short plays? Yes? Then we are looking for you!
Inclusive Theater of WNY aka ITOWNY is looking for new, short plays to showcase in an upcoming production! The theme for the plays is “SILVER LININGS” (in any form). Plays should be 10 minutes or less in length and will be performed during our 2025 season.

Multiple play submissions are encouraged. Original works ONLY! Plays may have maximum of 4 cast members, with minimal sets, costumes and props. No children’s plays. No musicals.
If you are interested, please submit your “Silver Linings” play(s) in word or pdf format to Inclusivetheaterofwny@gmail.com! You may submit as many plays as you like.

Submission deadline is February 1, 2025. Questions? Please ask! Here or via email.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!