That’s the challenge for Erica
Bradshaw who was cast in This
Wonderful Life, a one-person account of the film by Steve Murray being presented at Luna
Stage from December 1-18.
Bradshaw has done one-person
shows before, including one
(White America Hero) that she
wrote herself, but taking on the
town of Bedford Falls is unlike
anything she’s ever done before.
“I thought it was crazy!” said
Bradshaw when first presented
with the idea. “Crazy and inter-
esting and something I wanted
to do. I was intrigued by the opportunity.”
If somehow you have never
seen the film, here’s a brief description: The film tells the tale of
George Bailey (played in the film
by Stewart) who has bottomed
out. He’s a man that gave up on
his own dreams to work for his
father’s savings and loan company. When the film begins, we see
him contemplating suicide on
Christmas Eve only to be “saved”
by his guardian angel who gives
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