Narnia
Book by Jules Tasca
Music by Thomas Tierney
Lyrics by Ted Drachman
The most famous story of The Chronicles of Narnia has become a musical presentation of this unique, enchanted world filled with creatures and spirits of myth and fable, both good and evil, demonic and transcendent. The principal inhabitants, however, are the intelligent talking animals ruled by the majestic King Aslan, the great lion of Narnia. Though Aslan is often absent from the land (so that his very existence is doubted by some), he returns when the need for him is greatest. Entering Narnia at a moment of high adventure are some children—plucked from our world in unexpected ways to help Narnia and to learn from their odyssey lessons of courage, unselfishness and wisdom that will help them grow.
Auditions for ages 3rd grade -adults
September 25-26th
Performances: December 11-13
The Stage Oconee Theater
NARNIA is presented by arrangement with Dramatic Publishing
Audition Information
This audition is open to all adults and students grades 3-12. This is a musical production of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe with approximately 25 cast members and 8 understudy roles. Not every auditionee will be cast in this show.
Auditions are closed to only those auditioning. No parents or friends are allowed in the audition room.
Auditions, callbacks, meetings, some rehearsals, and performances will be held at The Stage Oconee Studio - 560 Jerry Smith Drive, Watkinsville, GA. We will also be holding some rehearsals at Milledge Ave Baptist Church - 1690 S. Milledge Ave. Athens, GA 30605.
If you are unable to audition during the times listed, please contact the director, Zebulon Weeks at zeb@thestageoconee.com for an alternate solution or for any questions regarding auditions.
Callbacks are scheduled for Sunday, September 27. More information will be provided after auditions.
Auditions will include a brief choreography audition, a prepared vocal audition, and group reading from the script.
***Please come with a 30-60 second vocal audition prepared in the style of the show***
We will provide as many resources as we are able ahead of time, but you may be expected to learn various songs, dances, and readings during the audition.
Please dress to impress, but wear clothes that are comfortable to move around in.
We will LIKELY be having a dance callback for the role of the White Stag.
Conflict Calendar
Please click on the link below to print the conflict calendar. We will also have paper copies at auditions if you prefer to wait to fill it out. Failure to submit a conflict calendar during the auditions may preclude you from being considered for casting.
All participants in shows at The Stage Oconee MUST register in our Jackrabbit registration system AFTER being cast in the show. All of our payment and theatre policies can be found in your Jackrabbit Portal. More information will be included with the cast list. Please contact us at admin@thestageoconee.com if you have questions regarding the registration system.
Please contact zeb@thestageoconee.com if you have questions regarding auditions.
Cast Information
CAST MEETING: Monday 10/5
TECH WEEK (Mandatory for All Cast): 12/7 - 12/10
PERFORMANCES: 12/11 - 12/13
MANDATORY STRIKE: 12/13 after the final performance
Your main contact for this show will be the director, Zebulon Weeks at zeb@thestageoconee.com- Please add this email to your safe senders list to avoid important information going into your Spam box.
If you are cast in this production, a Costume and Technical Fee of $100 is due through our registration system after casting. The fee helps to cover the cost of the production in areas such as show rights, costumes, set construction, the usage of microphones and lighting, and more. If you are unable to pay it or need monthly installments, please contact Wendy Oesterle at wendy@thestageoconee.com.
Rehearsal Information
There will be a mandatory cast meeting and read through on Monday, October 5. All cast members are required to attend.
Rehearsals will begin on Monday, October 5. Rehearsals will be held weeknights and some Saturdays at either The Stage Oconee OR Milledge Ave Baptist Church.
Rehearsals are closed, which means non-cast/crew will not be permitted in the theater during rehearsals.
Promptness to rehearsals is REQUIRED. If you are going to be late, let Zebulon, Eavan, or Maggie know. Phone numbers will be provided at the cast meeting.
Conflicts are due at the time of auditions. Any additional conflicts must be submitted by Monday 10/5. Non-emergency or not previously approved conflicts that arise after 10/5 may result in being pulled from a scene. If 3 non-emergency/sick conflicts are added, you may have to be pulled from the show.
Performance Expectations
Performances will be held December 11-13 at The Stage Oconee Theater.
TECH WEEK is mandatory for all performers.
Each cast member is asked to have a family or friend volunteer during our performances weekends in one of many roles (concessions, merchandise, usher, box office). Volunteers for these roles do receive one complimentary ticket to see the performance for which they are volunteering.
For safety, privacy, and focus reasons, only cast, crew and backstage volunteers should come backstage or onstage at any time. If, for any reason, you need to get something (food, medicine, a message) backstage, please find our House Manager or a member of the Production Team.
Strictly for the purposes of promoting and advertising of The Stage Oconee events, it is understood that photographs, video recordings, and audio recordings may be created of rehearsals, events, and shows, and that by participating in a TSO event or activity, you hereby waive any privacy rights in and to such photographs and recordings and authorize TSO to utilize such photographs and recordings without recompense.
There is no photography or videography permitted during the show at any time. Please pass this on to your family and friends. Production photos will be provided to the cast for free at the conclusion of the performances.
Tickets will go on sale in November at thestageoconee.com.
Mandatory Strike will occur immediately following the final performance on Sunday, December 13.
Audition Form
Characters
Roles
Aslan/Professor Diggory Kirke: the great Lion of Narnia/the children’s uncle
Jadis/Mrs. Macready: the White Queen of Narnia/housekeeper in the professor’s house
Peter Pevensie: a human boy, oldest of the siblings, Magnificent
Susan Pevensie: a human girl, second oldest of the siblings, Gentle
Edmund Pevensie: a human boy, second youngest of the siblings, Just
Lucy Pevensie: a human girl, youngest of the siblings, Valiant
Mr. Tumnus: a fawn, serves then betrays the White Queen
Fenris Ulf: a wolf and the chief of the White Witch’s police
Dwarf: chief lackey to the White Witch
Mr. Beaver: a male, cockney-accented beaver
Mrs. Beaver: a female, cockney-accented beaver
The White Stag - the harbinger of change in Narnia
Ensemble: carious good and evil creatures within the land of Narnia.
Production Team
Director
Zebulon Weeks
Assistant Director
Eavan Clayton
Assistant Director
Maggie Dukes
Music Director
Stephanie Hancock
Choreographer
Abbey Hulsey
