101 Stage Adaptations

6 - IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY by Joe Landry (Ep. 14)

December 08, 2022 Joe Landry Episode 14
101 Stage Adaptations
6 - IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY by Joe Landry (Ep. 14)
Show Notes

Melissa sets the record straight on how It's a Wonderful Life is actually her favorite film of all time, and the delightful Joe Landry reveals how he adapted this perennial holiday classic into a radio play.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • How Joe was able to adapt this beloved classic into a successful stage play, with a twist!
  • How Joe became the "A Live Radio Play" guy and why he loves this genre
  • His adaptation process
  • Tips for making your play more producible

And more!


Resources Mentioned

It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

About Our Guest

Joe Landry is the author of several plays including It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play (named one of the top-ten most produced plays by American Theatre Magazine). His other "A Live Radio Play" adaptations include The Great Gatsby, Vintage Hitchcock, Meet Me in St. Louis, War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast and A Christmas Carol, published through Playscripts/Broadway Licensing and Concord. Other plays include The Wicked Stage, Reefer Madness, Numb and Hitchcocked! He attended Playwrights Horizons/NYU and has taught playwriting at Sacred Heart University.

Connect with Our Guest

joelandry.com
Read Joe's published plays
Instagram


Connect with host Melissa Schmitz
***Sign up for the 101 Stage Adaptations Newsletter***
101 Stage Adaptations
Follow the Podcast on Facebook & Instagram
Read Melissa's plays on New Play Exchange
Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn

Ways to support the show:
- Buy Me a Coffee
- Tell us your thoughts in our Listener Survey!
- Give a 5-Star rating
- Write a glowing review on Apple Podcasts
- Send this episode to a friend
- Share on social media (Tag us so we can thank you!)

Creators: Host your podcast through Buzzsprout using my affiliate link & get a $20 credit on your paid account. Let your fans directly support you via Buy Me a Coffee (affiliate link).