MANDATA - The drama club at Line Mountain Junior/Senior High School will present "It's a Wonderful Life" Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
Imitating the classic movie released in 1946, the backdrops, outfits and makeup will be in black and white. Director Tara Deljanovan said she hopes her school's production will give the audience a nostalgic feeling.
Deljanovan also said she wanted to bring a new challenge to the cast, which is led by seniors Falconer Walshaw-Wertz, portraying George Bailey; Courtlyn Trautman, portraying Mary Hatch, and junior Natasha Wetzel, portraying Clarice Odbody, Bailey's guardian angel.
Additional cast from grades seven through 12 are Faith Candelora, Greyson Lesher, Josh Houseman, Meadow Walshaw-Wertz, Briana Shervinskie, Olivia Elia, Tori Duffy, Megan Finlan, Quentin Kaleta, Wade Houseman, Makayla Chubb, Mia Kissinger, Sadie Walshaw, Ethan Keefer, AJ Boyer, Ashley Lambert, Ethan Keefer, Ashley Wilga, Madison Trautman, Audriana Beattie, Britney Bidding, Kadence Selig, Alyssa Lambert, Morgan Adams, Stevie Snyder and Caitlin Keim.
Staff are Tammy Wetzel, properties master and scenic painting; Haillie Brownawall, graphic design; and Caleb Keefer and Dylan Brosious, lights and sound.
Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and students.