{"id":106965,"date":"2023-12-07T12:05:19","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T20:05:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forallevents.com\/reviews\/?p=106965"},"modified":"2023-12-07T12:05:19","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T20:05:19","slug":"a-wonderful-show-at-rvp-for-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forallevents.com\/reviews\/a-wonderful-show-at-rvp-for-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"A Wonderful Show at RVP for the Holidays!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ross Valley Players celebrates the holidays with Joe Landry\u2019s radio play version of It\u2019s a Wonderful Life <\/em>on stage now through December 17.\u00a0 It\u2019s a wonderful show and a lot of fun thanks to Director Adrian Elfenbaum\u2019s \u201cimmensely gifted cast, imaginative and creative designers, stalwart crew and gracious producer (Steve Price).\u201d<\/p>\n

As the audience enters the theater, the actors are already onstage, apparently just arriving to work at a radio station decorated beautifully for the holidays.<\/p>\n

Set Designer Mikiko Uesugi does a fantastic job setting the scene with fabulous details and color. There is a piano on one side, four microphones at the front and two tables behind. On the tables are various objects to create sound effects that compliment the story the radio actors will perform.<\/p>\n

Normally a \u201cFoley\u201d artist performs the sound effects, but Elefenbaum thought it would be clever to have the actors performing the effects and music themselves.\u00a0 Luckily he found a group of multitalented actors capable of performing both music and various dramatic roles.<\/p>\n

Loren Nordlund (Freddie) deserves special recognition for his acting as Mr. Potter, the angel, cabdriver and more. His music direction, original music and arrangements are incredible.\u00a0 Evan Held (Jake) stands out playing both young and old George Bailey and Elenor Irene Paul (Sally) compliments him well in the role of George\u2019s wife Mary.\u00a0 Molly Rebekka Benson (Lana) has great energy and range in her multiple roles especially playing Violet, Rose, Ruth, Zuzu and Sadie.<\/p>\n

Malcolm Rodgers (Harrry Jazzbo Heywood) plays Harry, Bert the Cop, Sam Wainwright and he also plays guitar and sings. All of these fine actors bring the era and story to life\u2014making for a standing ovation from the audience at the end of the show.<\/p>\n

This production is thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish.\u00a0 Elfenbaum succeeds in his goal to \u201cinspire us during this holiday season to always cherish the reality that we depend on each other and we need each other.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kudos also to Michael Berg for excellent costumes, Billie Cox (Sound), Michael Walraven (Set) and the entire production team for their dedication and talent.<\/p>\n

Coming up next at Ross Valley Players is\u00a0Our Town <\/em>by Thornton Wilder and directed by Chloe Bronzan, January 26 to February 25, 2024.<\/p>\n

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