WNZR is rating this play PG for parental guidance needed for some of the reasons below.
The play’s plot centers around a man’s decision between life and death as he contemplates suicide. The intense nature of this struggle may be difficult for some younger children to handle watching on stage.
The redemptive nature of this story though, can open a door to meaningful conversation between adults and children about God‘s plan for each of our lives.
Here are several scenes and/or dialogue that support the PG rating.
– In the beginning of the play, the children are sledding and teasing one another and using the term stupid.
– In the same scene on the ice, hey young Harry Bailey almost dies due to an accident.
– The word idiot is used in an exchange between Mr. Potter and Pop Bailey.
– In scene 4, Mr. Grower uses some physical abuse with George. He slaps George on his bad ear and causes it to bleed. He also shakes him.
– In scene six Bert and Ernie are looking at Violet’s suggestive clothing, giving the impression of inappropriate attention between a man and woman.
– In scene 6, Ma Bailey uses the word idiot.
– In scene eight, George and Mary throw rocks at the windows in the old Grandville house. Some people might interpret this as vandalism.
– In scene 12, George uses the word darn.
– In scene 13, George uses the terms passionate necking.
– In scene 14, Mary is teasing her mother and says that George is making violent love to her.
– In scene 26, there is some strong physical behavior as George and Uncle Billy are looking for the missing money. George gets pretty physical and emotional while talking to uncle Billy. He also call’s uncle Billy a stupid, silly old fool.
– In scene 27, George gets cross with his children several times and even yells at them. He takes his frustration about the problems at work out on his family.
– Also In scene 27, George yells at the teacher over the phone and uses the terms stupid and careless.
– Scene 29 takes place in a bar/Italian restaurant. George is drinking at the bar.
– Also in scene 29, there is some violence between Mr. Welch and George. Mr. Welch punches George in the face. Mr. Welch also uses the term stupid in reference to the students.
– Scene 31 talks a lot about suicide.
– George says shut up in scene 31.
– George also suggests drinking as a solution to his problems in Scene 31.
– In scene 34, Violet is drunk.
– In scene 35, Clarence bites Bert’s hand.
– In scene 36, George and Clarence are having an emotional exchange of words and George threatens to strangle Clarence.
– In scene 37, George is chasing after Mary trying to get her to recognize him. She is fearful and there is a physical interchange between George and the police officers.
More information about the play:
Orange Barrel Production Co. is honored to present Frank Capra’s beloved holiday classic, It’s A Wonderful Life. While adapting this beloved story to stage, we stayed true to the original so we could bring you what you have come to expect from our cast family – a quality family-friendly production that leaves you inspired and entertained; though we feel this story goes beyond those descriptions as it inspires life. We are here for a purpose and created to be a light that shines to others.
George Baily will embody that emotion as he discovers what Bedford Falls would be like without his life. Come and visit Bedford Falls for an evening, watch has a heavenly angel, trying to earn wings, takes on his biggest challenge yet. Watch good overcome evil and watch a community rally around a man that touched them in so many ways – ways he could never have imagined. It’s storytelling at it’s best and we are privileged to bring it to you this Christmas Season.
Orange Barrel Production Co. presents “It’s A Wonderful Life” on
November 8, 9 and 10 and 15, 16 and 17
Seating begins at 6:30
Performance 7pm
Performances will be held at the Mt. Vernon Developmental Center, Great Room, Administration Bldg., 1250 Vernonview Drive, Mt. Vernon OH 43050
For more information: info@ohiodrama.com or 740-504-8847
For ticket information – https://mkt.com/orange-barrel-production-company
Rise and Shine 
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