Mary Bailey's Building and Loan

Mary Bailey's husband George has left to travel the world, leaving her to fight to save the Building and Loan in this feminist sequel to “It's a Wonderful Life.”

Mary Bailey's husband George has left to travel the world, leaving her to fight to save the Building and Loan in this feminist sequel to “It's a Wonderful Life.”

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Mary Bailey's Building and Loan

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  • DC Cathro: Mary Bailey's Building and Loan

    The “wonderful” thing about this piece is the way Lothan captures the tone and characterizations of the familiar cast of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” and propels them forward in a way that’s natural but shifts the focus onto Mary, who becomes the centerpiece. It’s fun, funny, strong, emotional, and obviously feminist but in a way that works so naturally you’ll be rooting for her from the first page. I had the pleasure of participating in a reading, and it was a delight. Lovely work!

    The “wonderful” thing about this piece is the way Lothan captures the tone and characterizations of the familiar cast of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” and propels them forward in a way that’s natural but shifts the focus onto Mary, who becomes the centerpiece. It’s fun, funny, strong, emotional, and obviously feminist but in a way that works so naturally you’ll be rooting for her from the first page. I had the pleasure of participating in a reading, and it was a delight. Lovely work!

  • L.C. Bernadine: Mary Bailey's Building and Loan

    Pointed and humorous, MARY BAILEY'S BUILDING & LOAN begins where "It's A Wonderful Life" ends, putting a twist on this classic film in ways that preserve its familiar terrain while turning it on its head. Clarence the Angel showed George Bailey what Bedford Falls could have looked like with Mr. Potter at the helm; this play dives into what could-have-been if Mary, Violet, Annie and Ma take over the beloved Building & Loan.

    Pointed and humorous, MARY BAILEY'S BUILDING & LOAN begins where "It's A Wonderful Life" ends, putting a twist on this classic film in ways that preserve its familiar terrain while turning it on its head. Clarence the Angel showed George Bailey what Bedford Falls could have looked like with Mr. Potter at the helm; this play dives into what could-have-been if Mary, Violet, Annie and Ma take over the beloved Building & Loan.

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Stowe Story Lab, Year 2021
  • Type Reading, Organization New Circle Theatre Company, New York City, Year 2018