December
It's a Wonderful Life
It’s A Wonderful Life is a five-time Academy Award winning film that remains one of the most inspirational American movies of all time. This new adaptation of the classic story, set in the fictional studio of WVL Radio Theatre, breathes new life into the timeless tale. Struggling to stay on air, professional voice actors are unable to travel in through the snowy, winter night. A small fearless group of employees manage to create more than 30 characters and scenes using their voices and a sound effects table.
Taking you back to the Golden Age of Radio, the story — 60 years later — remains as relevant as ever, leaving messages of hope and optimism. The creative retelling of the uplifting story is the perfect remedy for today’s commercialized, stressfueled holiday season.
End Date: 12/14/2012 7:00 pm
Location: Francis Hall Theater & Recital Hall
Price: General Public: $18/$20 Students: $15 Alvernia Students: $10 *$5 off Faculty/Staff, Seniors College, Alumni
Contact:
Francis Hall Box Office
610-796-8322
FrancisHall.Arts@alvernia.edu
Facts & Figures
- History: Established as a private four-year liberal arts college in 1958, Alvernia celebrated its 50th year by being awarded university status in 2008.
- Heritage: Founded by the Bernardine Sisters, a Catholic religious order, the university embraces the Franciscan core values of service, humility, collegiality, contemplation and peacemaking.
- Motto: “To Learn, To Love, To Serve”
- Campus: The main campus in Reading is 121 acres, with two satellite campuses in Philadelphia and Pottsville (Schuylkill County).
- Location: Our residential campus is situated three miles from center-city Reading, in the scenic Blue Mountain area of Eastern Pennsylvania.
- Enrollment: 3,000 students attend Alvernia including 1,500 traditional undergraduates, 600 continuing education students, and 780 graduate students. Over 77% of first-year students live on campus.
- Faculty: Our professors are accomplished scholars, experts in their fields, and supportive mentors. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1. Most classes are 20 students or fewer.
- Athletics: NCAA Division III, member of the Commonwealth Conference of the Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation and member of Eastern College Athletic Conference, 8 men’s and 10 women’s intercollegiate sports.
