Casting Call for "The Lion The Witch and the Wardrobe" Play

Lucy is the youngest of the Pevensie children. Lucy is curious, kind, brave, cheerful, and is the first of the children to enter Narnia.

Edmund is the third oldest Pevensie. Edmund is selfish and has a tendency to be mean and hurtful. Edmund falls under the influence of the White Witch, and betrays his siblings.

Susan is the second oldest Pevensie. Susan is cautious, kind, thoughtful, logical, motherly, and more serious than her younger sister, Lucy.

Peter is the oldest Pevensie. He is responsible, caring, and wants to do what is best for his siblings. Peter will be learning some stage combat choreography.

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 and just.

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 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 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.

Un Citizens of Narnia who are loyal to Aslan, and friends with the Beavers. Unicorn and Centaur are supporting characters, and appear in several scenes.

Un 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, a faun, is the first person Lucy meets in Narnia. Tumnus is timid and easily frightened.

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.

The Dwarf is the direct assistant to the White Witch, and part of her army in the fight with Aslan.

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.

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.

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 few featured appearances and will most likely be dual cast as another character as well.

Citizens of Narnia who are loyal to Aslan and fight in his army during the great battle.

Citizens of Narnia who are loyal to Aslan and fight in his army during the great battle.

Citizens of Narnia who are loyal to Aslan and fight in his army during the great battle.

Citizens of Narnia who are loyal to Aslan and fight in his army during the great battle.

Citizens of Narnia who are loyal to Aslan and fight in his army during the great battle.

Witch’s Army - Citizens of Narnia who are loyal to the witch and fight in her army.

Witch’s Army - Citizens of Narnia who are loyal to the witch and fight in her army.

Witch’s Army - Citizens of Narnia who are loyal to the witch and fight in her army.