The story begins with angels discussing George Bailey, a small-town resident so beset with problems that he contemplates a Christmas suicide. George prepares to jump from a bridge, but ends up rescuing his guardian angel, Clarence Oddbody, who wants to earn his wings. Clarence shows George how important he is to the town and his family. Filled with renewed joy, George goes home to his loving family and friends, who help him put his worries behind him. With It s A Wonderful Life, the Montana Rep continues to explore the great stories of our nation, stories that reflect on and reveal the core of the American experience and go to the heart of the American character.
Few stories rival It s a Wonderful Life when it comes to examining the human heart.
The Montana Rep s stage adaptation of this classic tale enhances the humor, sentiment and sense of community of the original, by adding the magic and wonder of live performance. Northeast Regional Health System is a Platinum Level corporate sponsor of the Series and special guest at this performance. While at Truman, Poe was active in the Pershing Society and the Student Activities Board. After graduation, he began his career at Ernst and Young as a certified public accountant. In 1993, Poe became controller of Waechtersbach, a German earthenware and china manufacturing company.