The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Hi! Thanks for your interest in Lion/Witch to be performed in
April 2017. Here are a few notes I’ve made to help you choose
which character(s) you’d like to audition for.
Auditions: Sunday December 11th and Monday December 12th
Rehearsals commence: Jan 22nd (ish) and will probably be a combination of
Sunday Afternoon and Monday 5-6pm & Tuesday 5-6pm
Performances: March 31st, 2017 – April 8, 2017
Full details & audition pieces www.waihidrama.co.nz/auditions
My Approach
In this production, the magical world of Narnia is a slightly steampunk version of
Victorian England. The characters will not end up looking anything like these pictures
– they’re more of idea starters – but each character will have a very definite ‘look’.
The set will be quite ‘stark’ with foliage that
moves and changes to create individual
settings such as The Beavers House.
The forest creatures will have a slightly
‘organic’ appearance with the witch’s crew
being more metallic and spiky.
Almost all the roles can be played by males or
females of any age.
I’ve put the number of pages that character is on stage for – but please be aware
that they may not have lines on all those pages. There are crowd scenes and battles
where characters are present but don’t say anything.
The script gives you the words, the director gives you the
framework, YOU give the characters personality and bring the story
to life.
I’m really looking forward to seeing
what you come up with!
Fi Gudsell: 027 810 2731 …
[email protected]
The Humans
Lucy
43 pages
Youngest of the human siblings, Lucy has the
biggest role. She’s the one that discovers Narnia
and she never loses her sense of wonder about
the magic it contains. Her adventurous spirit
inspires bravery in others – vital to the final
battle.
Edmund
33 pages
Lucy’s slightly older brother, Edmund is the
problem child. He is easily led into temptation
and it is his betrayal that sparks the ultimate
battle between good and evil. His experiences
on ‘the dark side’ inspire him to find his courage,
join the battle, and become King Edmund the
Just.
Susan
34 pages
As the eldest daughter of Eve, Susan is often
found to be mothering the others. Whilst gentle
and loving, she is also loyal and defiantly brave.
She isn’t afraid to take up her bow and arrow
and fight for those she loves.
Peter
29 pages
As the eldest of the siblings, Peter is cast in the
role of protector but he also a mediator and
peacemaker. He is the ultimate knight in shining
armour. He earns his place as High King of
Narnia at the pointy end of a sword.
The Forest Creatures
Aslan the Lion
23 pages
The supernatural ruler of Narnia, only he has
the power to end winter’s grip and defeat the
Witch.
Mr & Mrs Beaver The reluctant leaders of the resistance, Mr
***Although it could
Beaver is gruff and hard-working. Mrs Beaver is
be Mrs & Mrs
motherly and organised. Together they are an
29 pages
unstoppable force.
Unicorn
15 pages
A creature that only exists in human
imagination, the Unicorn survives in Narnia by
avoiding trouble. Given the choice of fight or
fight, the Unicorn will flee every time.
Centaur
12 pages
Half human, half horse, the centaur is wise,
loyal and a powerful warrior. (S)he keeps the
faith that Aslan will return and the prophecy will
be fulfilled.
Tumnus the Faun A creature of very little bravery, Tumnus is
10 pages
placed at the entrance to Narnia to entrap
passing humans and deliver them to the witch.
Meeting Lucy changes his life and he stands up
to evil for the first time in his life.
White Stag
2 pages
The white stag is the elusive symbol of hope …
always just out of reach.
Wood Nymphs
The wood nymphs change the set to create
different locations throughout Narnia. They are
silent but essential.
*** non-speaking but
perhaps dancing?
5 pages
Aslan’s Followers Made up of forest animals, 5 of the followers
15 pages
have a few lines each but mainly they just hang
out and react to events.
Magical Helpers
Father Christmas Unlike the modern Santa … this one doesn’t
***Although Mrs
bring brightly-wrapped baubles. Instead – he
Claus isn’t out of the bestows gifts that will change the course of
question
events and counsels on how to use them.
3 pages
Elf
4 pages
A bit of a know-it-all this elf has a big personality
and a mouth to match.
The Witch’s Crew
White Witch
15 pages
She puts a spell on Narnia so it is frozen winter
all the time but never Christmas. She terrorizes
the animals and when crossed she uses her
wand to turn creatures to stone. Devious and
uncaring, she’s everything wicked witch should
be.
Fenris Ulf
The big bad wolf – head of the secret police and
the queen’s assassin. Nasty and sly. He gets his
just rewards at the end of Peter’s sword.
AKA Maugrim
8 pages
Dwarf
15 pages
The Dwarf is the White Witch’s loyal companion
and counselor, driving her sledge and
discussing options with her. He is afraid of
Aslan, whose name the Witch will not let him
say.
Witch’s Army
4 pages
Probably more inspired by fear than loyalty,
these are a nasty bunch of brutes and misfits.
There are few lines for a couple of people…
otherwise it’s all about the fight.