PRODUCTION INFO
Written by Joseph Robinette and directed by John F. Kaiser III, assisted by Gary Janeway, this dramatization of C.S. Lewis' classic work faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the exciting, never-to-be-forgotten Narnia. The intense action features chases, duels and escapes as the witch is determined to keep Narnia in her possession and to end the reign of Aslan. All the memorable episodes from the story are represented in this exciting dramatization: the temptation of Edmund by the witch, the slaying of the evil wolf by Peter, the witnessing of Aslan's resurrection by Susan and Lucy, the crowing of the four new rulers of Narnia, and more. The supporting characters are also here: the unicorn, the centaur and other forest animals, along with Father Christmas, Mr. and Mrs. Beaver and Tumnus the Faun. This story of love, faith, courage and giving, with its triumph of good over evil, is a true celebration of life.
Written by Joseph Robinette and directed by John F. Kaiser III, assisted by Gary Janeway, this dramatization of C.S. Lewis' classic work faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the exciting, never-to-be-forgotten Narnia. The intense action features chases, duels and escapes as the witch is determined to keep Narnia in her possession and to end the reign of Aslan. All the memorable episodes from the story are represented in this exciting dramatization: the temptation of Edmund by the witch, the slaying of the evil wolf by Peter, the witnessing of Aslan's resurrection by Susan and Lucy, the crowing of the four new rulers of Narnia, and more. The supporting characters are also here: the unicorn, the centaur and other forest animals, along with Father Christmas, Mr. and Mrs. Beaver and Tumnus the Faun. This story of love, faith, courage and giving, with its triumph of good over evil, is a true celebration of life.
AUDITION INFO
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script of scenes selected by the director. Dress to move for some light stretching and movement exercises. Scripts are available to check out before the audition but please return as soon as possible.
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script of scenes selected by the director. Dress to move for some light stretching and movement exercises. Scripts are available to check out before the audition but please return as soon as possible.
ROLES AVAILABLE
Lucy - (Female) Lucy is the youngest of the Pevensie children. She is curious, kind, brave, cheerful
Edmund - (Male) Edmund is the third oldest. He's selfish and has a tendency to tease, be mean, and hurtful. After Edmund’s capture
and salvation, he becomes humble, brave and loyal to Aslan.
Susan - (Female) Susan is the second oldest. Susan is cautious, kind, thoughtful, logical, motherly, and more serious than her younger sister.
Peter - (Male) Peter is the oldest . He is responsible, caring, and wants to do what is best for his siblings. Peter will be learning some stage combat choreography.
Aslan (Male) - Aslan is a talking lion of great stature, and is the rightful King of Narnia, who has been away from Narnia for quite some time. He is the embodiment of all that is good, just, and right. Aslan will be part costume/part puppet and will require three athletic actors with great mobility to embody the character. He will be voiced by an adult to provide the gravitas his voice needs.
White Witch (Female) - Jadis, the white witch, considers herself to be Queen of Narnia. Under her power, it is always winter, but never Christmas, in Narnia. Her imposing stature and magic wand strike fear and terror in the hearts of those under her rule. She is deceptive, controlling, and cruel.
Mr and Mrs Beaver (Male/Female) - The Beavers are fiercely loyal to Aslan and resist the tyranny of the Witch; they believe in ancient prophecies and accept that Narnia should be ruled by human beings.
Unicorn, Centaur (Male or Female) - Citizens of Narnia who are loyal to Aslan, and friends with the Beavers.
Tumnus (Male) - Mr Tumnus, a faun, is the first person Lucy meets in Narnia. After spending
a delightful time entertaining Lucy in his home and getting to know her, his bravery overcomes his fear
of the witch.
Fenris Ulf (Male or Female) - Fenris Ulf is the vicious wolf who acts as the Chief of the Secret Police under the White Witch. Fenris is bloodthirsty, brutal, and carries out the witch’s every command. The actor who is cast as Fenris will be learning some stage combat choreography for the fight with Peter.
Dwarf (Male or Female) - The Dwarf is the direct assistant to the White Witch, and part of her army in the fight with Aslan.
Father Christmas (Male) - He is jolly yet serious and gives important gifts to the Pevensie siblings.
Elf (Male or Female) - Elf is Father Christmas’s small assistant who is upbeat, cheery and quick witted.
White Stag (Male or Female) - A very rare creature who, as legend has it, grants a wish to anyone who captures it. This is a silent character; strong, graceful physical presence is important for this role.
Wood Nymphs (Male or Female) - The Wood Nymphs are elusive Narnians, who emerge when no one else is around. They will likely dance during scene changes, as well as help facilitate the changes. The Wood Nymphs are important magical/mystical characters who appear throughout the show. They will need to use their body movement and gestures to convey mood within scene changes.
Aslan’s Followers (Male or Female) - Citizens (foxes, bears, rabbits, various woodland creatures and mythical creatures) of Narnia who are loyal to Aslan and fight in his army during the great battle.
Witch’s Army (Male or Female) - Citizens (ghouls, hags, goblins, etc) of Narnia who are loyal to the witch and fight in her army.
Lucy - (Female) Lucy is the youngest of the Pevensie children. She is curious, kind, brave, cheerful
Edmund - (Male) Edmund is the third oldest. He's selfish and has a tendency to tease, be mean, and hurtful. After Edmund’s capture
and salvation, he becomes humble, brave and loyal to Aslan.
Susan - (Female) Susan is the second oldest. Susan is cautious, kind, thoughtful, logical, motherly, and more serious than her younger sister.
Peter - (Male) Peter is the oldest . He is responsible, caring, and wants to do what is best for his siblings. Peter will be learning some stage combat choreography.
Aslan (Male) - Aslan is a talking lion of great stature, and is the rightful King of Narnia, who has been away from Narnia for quite some time. He is the embodiment of all that is good, just, and right. Aslan will be part costume/part puppet and will require three athletic actors with great mobility to embody the character. He will be voiced by an adult to provide the gravitas his voice needs.
White Witch (Female) - Jadis, the white witch, considers herself to be Queen of Narnia. Under her power, it is always winter, but never Christmas, in Narnia. Her imposing stature and magic wand strike fear and terror in the hearts of those under her rule. She is deceptive, controlling, and cruel.
Mr and Mrs Beaver (Male/Female) - The Beavers are fiercely loyal to Aslan and resist the tyranny of the Witch; they believe in ancient prophecies and accept that Narnia should be ruled by human beings.
Unicorn, Centaur (Male or Female) - Citizens of Narnia who are loyal to Aslan, and friends with the Beavers.
Tumnus (Male) - Mr Tumnus, a faun, is the first person Lucy meets in Narnia. After spending
a delightful time entertaining Lucy in his home and getting to know her, his bravery overcomes his fear
of the witch.
Fenris Ulf (Male or Female) - Fenris Ulf is the vicious wolf who acts as the Chief of the Secret Police under the White Witch. Fenris is bloodthirsty, brutal, and carries out the witch’s every command. The actor who is cast as Fenris will be learning some stage combat choreography for the fight with Peter.
Dwarf (Male or Female) - The Dwarf is the direct assistant to the White Witch, and part of her army in the fight with Aslan.
Father Christmas (Male) - He is jolly yet serious and gives important gifts to the Pevensie siblings.
Elf (Male or Female) - Elf is Father Christmas’s small assistant who is upbeat, cheery and quick witted.
White Stag (Male or Female) - A very rare creature who, as legend has it, grants a wish to anyone who captures it. This is a silent character; strong, graceful physical presence is important for this role.
Wood Nymphs (Male or Female) - The Wood Nymphs are elusive Narnians, who emerge when no one else is around. They will likely dance during scene changes, as well as help facilitate the changes. The Wood Nymphs are important magical/mystical characters who appear throughout the show. They will need to use their body movement and gestures to convey mood within scene changes.
Aslan’s Followers (Male or Female) - Citizens (foxes, bears, rabbits, various woodland creatures and mythical creatures) of Narnia who are loyal to Aslan and fight in his army during the great battle.
Witch’s Army (Male or Female) - Citizens (ghouls, hags, goblins, etc) of Narnia who are loyal to the witch and fight in her army.
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Based upon the story by C.S. Lewis
Adapted by Joseph Robinette |
Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC
PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois |
BEFORE THE AUDITION:
-- Double Check the performance schedule before you audition. It's disappointing to audition, get a part and then find that rehearsals interfere with classes or that you'll be out of town during the 2 weeks the play goes on. Rehearsals and performances occur weeknights and on weekends and generally begin within a week of being cast.
-- If possible, read the script and familiarize yourself with the characters. Knowing the characters will help you to decide for which part or parts to audition. Scripts can be borrowed from the theater.
AT THE AUDITION:
-- Be on time!
-- Be respectful of Social Distancing. Stay at least 6 feet away from other people and make sure there are at least 2 chairs between you and anyone else when sitting in the theatre.
-- Wear clothes that are reasonable for the audition and are comfortable.
-- Fill out an Audition Sheet. If this is your first show, then great! Awesome to have you. If you have done shows before it helps to bring a list with you so you do not have to try to remember on the spot. If you have done a lot of shows, only list those that are most recent, biggest roles, and/or from similar styles of shows.
-- Be courteous and professional. Remember you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and your audition lasts from the minute you walk in the auditorium until the moment you leave.
-- Most auditions consist of "cold readings" from the scripts. That means you will be asked to read some of the dialogue from the show, sometimes with other people sometimes by yourself. Don't worry if you stumble over words, we're looking for energy and character choices.
-- Relax; auditions do not have to be a painful process. Give it your best shot and HAVE FUN!
"It is the policy of the Warehouse Living Arts Center to cast regardless of race, color or disability. Casting of actors in roles is done on the basis of acting skill and ability demonstrated during the audition process, as well as on the actor’s appropriateness and suitability (physical, vocal, mental, emotional) for available roles. Being invited to an audition does not guarantee that a person will be cast. Occasionally, a cast may be expanded to accommodate a large turnout of talent. "
** Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to receive email notifications of future auditions!
-- Double Check the performance schedule before you audition. It's disappointing to audition, get a part and then find that rehearsals interfere with classes or that you'll be out of town during the 2 weeks the play goes on. Rehearsals and performances occur weeknights and on weekends and generally begin within a week of being cast.
-- If possible, read the script and familiarize yourself with the characters. Knowing the characters will help you to decide for which part or parts to audition. Scripts can be borrowed from the theater.
AT THE AUDITION:
-- Be on time!
-- Be respectful of Social Distancing. Stay at least 6 feet away from other people and make sure there are at least 2 chairs between you and anyone else when sitting in the theatre.
-- Wear clothes that are reasonable for the audition and are comfortable.
-- Fill out an Audition Sheet. If this is your first show, then great! Awesome to have you. If you have done shows before it helps to bring a list with you so you do not have to try to remember on the spot. If you have done a lot of shows, only list those that are most recent, biggest roles, and/or from similar styles of shows.
-- Be courteous and professional. Remember you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and your audition lasts from the minute you walk in the auditorium until the moment you leave.
-- Most auditions consist of "cold readings" from the scripts. That means you will be asked to read some of the dialogue from the show, sometimes with other people sometimes by yourself. Don't worry if you stumble over words, we're looking for energy and character choices.
-- Relax; auditions do not have to be a painful process. Give it your best shot and HAVE FUN!
"It is the policy of the Warehouse Living Arts Center to cast regardless of race, color or disability. Casting of actors in roles is done on the basis of acting skill and ability demonstrated during the audition process, as well as on the actor’s appropriateness and suitability (physical, vocal, mental, emotional) for available roles. Being invited to an audition does not guarantee that a person will be cast. Occasionally, a cast may be expanded to accommodate a large turnout of talent. "
** Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to receive email notifications of future auditions!
