AUDITIONS
Below is all the information you need for an audition at Panola Playhouse! We are happy to welcome new and old actors and actresses to our stage!
NEXT AUDITION
It's A Wondeful Life
WHERE
PANOLA PLAYHOUSE
212 South Main Street
Sardis, MS 38666
Building: 208
INFO
SHOW:
December 4-13, 2026
Directed by:
Buddy Hart
QUESTIONS?
Contact us with any questions by emailing us or by messaging us on Facebook (Panola Playhouse).
EMAIL:
WHAT YOU NEED TO PREPARE:
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
Lead Characters
George Bailey: The compassionate, "everyman" hero of Bedford Falls who sacrifices his personal dreams of travel and architecture to run the family Building & Loan.
Mary Hatch Bailey: George's devoted, strong, and loving wife who acts as his emotional anchor.
Clarence Odbody: George's quirky, earnest guardian angel (Second Class) who works to earn his wings by showing George what the world would look like without him.
Henry Potter: The ruthless, greedy, and merciless banker/villain who owns most of Bedford Falls and tries to ruin George.
Uncle Billy Bailey: George’s absent-minded, forgetful uncle and business partner at the Building & Loan who accidentally misplaces a critical $8,000 deposit.
Supporting & Town Characters
Harry Bailey: George's younger brother, a celebrated war hero and football player.
Mother Bailey: George and Harry's kind and understanding mother.
Mr. Gower: The gentle neighborhood pharmacist whom a young George stops from making a tragic prescription mistake.
Ernie: George's good friend and a local cab driver / mail carrier.
Bert: George's close friend and a local police officer / patrolman.
Violet Peterson: George’s lively childhood friend who runs a local beauty salon.
Sam Wainwright: George's wealthy, financially successful childhood friend.
Mr. & Mrs. Martini: Warm-hearted owners of the local tavern/bar.
Joseph: Clarence’s senior mentor in heaven
Children Roles
Zuzu Bailey, Pete Bailey, Tommy Bailey, and Janie Bailey: George and Mary's young children.
WHEN YOU ARRIVE:
When you arrive please sign in and receive your number. After turning in materials you will be asked to wait in your car OR our building next to the theatre. We will call each person when you are to enter the building for the audition.
*Audition forms will need to be filled out in advance by downloading and printing the online file.
If you are unable to print and fill in your paperwork ahead of time, please arrive 20 minutes prior to your audition to fill out all paperwork.
Thank you.
SYNOPSIS:
Based on the beloved holiday classic, It’s a Wonderful Life is a heartwarming story about the power of kindness, the importance of community, and the difference one person can make in the lives of others.
George Bailey has spent his life putting the needs of his family, friends, and hometown of Bedford Falls ahead of his own dreams. When a financial crisis leaves him feeling hopeless on Christmas Eve, George begins to question whether his life has truly made a difference. With the help of Clarence, a kind-hearted angel hoping to earn his wings, George discovers what the world would have been like if he had never been born.
Through this unforgettable journey, George learns that a life filled with love, friendship, and selfless acts is far more valuable than wealth or success. Filled with laughter, tears, and the true spirit of Christmas, It’s a Wonderful Life reminds us that no one is truly alone and that every life matters.
CREW VOLUNTEER FORM
Are you interested in crew for this show? Please fill out an application below and send it to our email following the directions on the form.
*TO BE APPART OF CREW - YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO ATTEND AUDITIONS. PLEASE SEND CREW FORM TO:
