'This Wonderful Life' opens Friday, Second Stage hosts work by Alaskan writers

Starring Ed Christian in the sole acting role, the second play of the season draws on the characters and themes of the holiday classic "It's a Wonderful Life," bringing George Bailey and the other residents of Bedford Falls together through a single narrator. "This Wonderful Life" had a very short run (one weekend) at Thunder Mountain High School last year; this year's longer run at Perseverance is intended to give more locals a chance to see it.

The show runs through Dec. 26

Over on the Second Stage, Perseverance will host "Script Naked Improv Presents: Oscar Night!"

This performance will feature short plays from local Alaskan writers as well as short-form improv comedy.

Performances run in the Phoenix room at 9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3 and Saturday, Dec. 4, and at the UAS Rec Center at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5.

All performances are pay-as-you-can at the door.