It’s a Wonderful Life

Synopsis

George Bailey has spent his entire life giving of himself to the people of Bedford Falls. He has always longed to travel but never had the opportunity in order to prevent rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town. All that prevents him from doing so is George’s modest building and loan company, which was founded by his generous father. But on Christmas Eve, his Uncle Billy loses the business’ $8,000 while intending to deposit it in the bank. Mr. Potter finds and hides it from him. When the bank examiner discovers the shortage later that night, George realizes that he will be held responsible and sent to jail and the company will collapse, finally allowing Mr. Potter to take over the town. Thinking of his wife, Mary, their four children, and others he loves will be better off with him dead, he contemplates suicide. But the prayers of his loved ones result in his guardian angel, Clarence Odbody, coming to Earth to help him, with the promise of earning his wings. He shows him what things would have been like if he had never been born.

Is part of our annual Free Weekend Holiday Matinee Series which is brought to you by:

Theater Sponsors

York’s of Houlton, Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, J. McLaughlin Construction, Dead River Company, NAPA Coastal Auto Parts and Market Pizza.

Executive Producers

Laugh & Learn Academy, Rotary Club of Houlton, Houlton High School Alumni Association,  Ward Cedar Log Homes, F.A. Peabody Company, County Federal Credit Union,  Tate & Lyle, Building Etcetera, Chester L Briggs Post 47 American Legion, and LP Building Solutions.  

Producers

Andy’s IGA, Machias Savings Bank, Houlton Humane Society,  Serendipitous Dragonfly, County Co-Op and Farm Store and Katahdin Trust Company.

Directors

Cecilia Rhoda- Probate Paralegal,   Chester M. Kearney,  RC Logging, Houlton Water Company, Aroostook Auto Glass, Ross Sheet Metal, Health Services Foundation, and Community Living Association. 

Actors

Greater Houlton Chamber of Commerce, Military Street Baptist Church, Adopt-A-Block of Aroostook, Sadie’s Bakery, Daigle Oil Company, Seiders Variety and Redemption, Robert J Kervin (Architect)  and Rockwell Tires Plus.