Community Theatre of Howell Announces Auditions for. . .
The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe is dramatized by Joseph Robinette, from the story by C.S.Lewis, and produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois
SHOW DESCRIPTION – This new dramatization of C.S. Lewis' classic, set in the land of Narnia, 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 action features chases, duels, and escapes as the witch is determined to keep Narnia in her possession and to end the reign of Aslan.
This activity is supported in part by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs
Public Performances: March 20, 21, and 22, 2020 School Performances: March 17, 18, and 19, 2020 CAST LIST will be posted by Sunday, Dec. 8th by 5:00pm at www.cththeatre.org and on Facebook
Please visit https://www.cththeatre.org/the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe to sign up for auditions, download the audition form, instructions, and all audition material. A photo is required on the day of your audition. Also, bring your calendar and all conflicts from 12/10/19 through 3/22/20, to auditions. No conflicts are allowed from 3/2/20 through 3/22/20.
NOTE: Audition only for the role in which you are most interested, you may list any additional roles you would consider on your audition form. You may only audition one time. You will be considered for all roles you list. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Character Descriptions
The Pevensie Children: Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy are siblings who were sent to an old mansion in the country during the height of World War II, under the care of an old professor. It is from this old mansion that their adventure into Narnia begins.
Lucy - (Female) Lucy is the youngest of the Pevensie children. Lucy is curious, kind, brave, cheerful, and is the first of the children to enter Narnia. Lucy is in many scenes and will have a heavier rehearsal schedule. Conflicts must be kept to a minimum.
Edmund - (Male) Edmund is the third oldest Pevensie. Edmund is selfish and has a tendency to be mean and hurtful. Edmund teases Lucy about her childish ways. Edmund falls under the influence of the White Witch, and betrays his siblings. After Edmund’s capture and salvation, he becomes humble, brave and loyal to Aslan. Edmund is in many scenes and will have a heavier rehearsal schedule. Conflicts must be kept to a minimum.
Susan - (Female) Susan is the second oldest Pevensie. Susan is cautious, kind, thoughtful, logical, motherly, and more serious than her younger sister, Lucy. Susan is in many scenes and will have a heavier rehearsal schedule. Conflicts must be kept to a minimum.
Peter - (Male) Peter is the oldest Pevensie. He is responsible, caring, and wants to do what is best for his siblings. Peter fights Fenris Ulf, and will be learning some stage combat choreography. Peter is in many scenes and will have a heavier rehearsal schedule. Conflicts must be kept to a minimum.
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, right, and perfect, but he is not a tame lion. Aslan appears about halfway through the script, but is a central character from that point forward. After the first few weeks, the actor playing Aslan will have a heavy rehearsal schedule, and conflicts must be kept to a minimum.
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. The White Witch forbids anyone in Narnia to even speak the name of Aslan, her nemesis. She is deceptive, controlling, and cruel. As the “villain,” the White Witch appears throughout the show.
Mr. and Mrs. Beaver (Male/Female) - Mr. and Mrs. Beaver can be thought of as a Narnian version of solid middle-class middle-English citizens in the 1930's. 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. Mr. Beaver is among the first of the Narnia citizens that the Pevensie children meet, and serves as a guide to them. Mr and Mrs Beaver are supporting characters who appear throughout the show.
Unicorn, Centaur (Male or Female) - Citizens of Narnia who are loyal to Aslan, and friends with the Beavers. Unicorn and Centaur are supporting characters, and appear in several scenes.
Mr. Tumnus (Male) - Mr. Tumnus, a faun, is the first person Lucy meats in Narnia. Unbeknownst to Lucy, Mr Tumnus had previously agreed to turn any human he meets over to the White Witch. After spending a delightful time entertaining Lucy in his home and getting to know her, his bravery overcomes his fear of the witch, and he lets Lucy go. Mr. Tumnus appears heavily in the first few scenes and then again at the end of the show, and is an important supporting character.
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, Elf (Male or Female) - Father Christmas’s arrival in Narnia signifies the weakening of the witch’s power, and ushers in celebration of Aslan’s return. He is jolly yet serious and gives important gifts to the Pevensie siblings. Elf is Father Christmas’s small assistant. Father Christmas and Elf are central characters in one scene, and will likely be dual cast in another role as well.
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.
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. This actor will make a featured appearance near the beginning, and then again at the end of the show, and will most likely be dual cast as another character as well.
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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