Auditions
Casting Call
C. S. Lewis’ Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Please read the requirements below first.
Email queensvilleplayersshows@gmail.com to book an audition.
ALL SUBMISSIONS WELCOME.
DESCRIPTION:
Queensville Players is seeking performers for C. S. Lewis’ Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe play. Please, see the details below.
Queensville Players is a Community Theatre company. This production is non-paying/non-Equity, and Volunteer based positions.
Queensville Players is committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We believe in equity and inclusion and strongly encourage submissions from all artists regardless of gender, age, race, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, and experience.
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT:
All participants must become members of Queensville Players. A single Membership of $35** or a Family Membership of $50** will be collected at the first rehearsal.
**Membership fees subject to change each season.
Cast members are responsible for all hair accessories, footwear and makeup.
SYNOPSIS:
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 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.
PRODUCTION DETAILS:
Production: C. S. Lewis’ Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe adapted by CJ Leitch
Director: Cindy Leitch
Production Dates: November 15, 16 (2 performances), 17 (matinee), 20 (2 Daytime performances), 22, 23 (2 performances), 24 (matinee)
Audition Dates:
Sunday June 2nd 11am-5pm
Monday June 3rd 6:30pm-9:30pm
Callbacks – Friday June 7th 6:30-9:30pm
Audition Location: River Drive Park Community Centre
(20 Oak Ave, East Gwillimbury, ON L9N 0A2)
Casting Personnel in Attendance:
Alyse Squirrell – Artistic Director, Queensville Players
Cindy Leitch – Director
Arin Hincer – Assistant Director
Lauren Blanchard – Producer
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit an e-mail containing the following items to our team (queensvilleplayersshows@gmail.com) with the subject LWW Auditions + your FULL NAME + the ROLE you wish to audition for in the email subject header +
● a headshot and resume, outlining your previous theatre experience (if you have one)
● your top 3 role choices as listed from the characters below
● your preferred date/time to audition (either Sun. June 2 or Mon. June 3rd)
Deadline to Apply: SATURDAY JUNE 1ST, 2024
WHAT TO PREPARE:
A 1-2 minute monologue of any style/genre
Be prepared to do a cold read of the Character(s) you are auditioning for, audition sides will be provided.
Auditions are conducted in an individual time-slotted format (10-15 mins max)
Artists auditioning should come with full knowledge of their schedule and the ability to commit to the full rehearsal and production schedule.
When applying, please bring a performance resume or relevant theatre experience, and recent headshot photo (if available).
CALLBACKS – Only those required for a call back will be contacted. Callbacks are June 7th 6:30pm-9pm
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Rehearsals will be held at locations in East Gwillimbury, Mondays and Thursdays (7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.) and Sundays (11 a.m. – 5 p.m.) from September 9 to November 9, 2024.
Tech week will be November 9 – 14, 2024 @ The Stephen Leacock Theatre, Keswick Ontario
RELEVANT COSTS:
Those participating must become members of Queensville Players at an annual Individual Membership Fee of $35** or a Family Membership Fee of $50**.
** Membership fees subject to change each season.
Actors who are wearing bodysuits will need to purchase their own.
Actors are responsible for the cost of makeup, hair pieces and hair ornaments. More specific information will be made available to the cast early in the rehearsals.
Actors are responsible for all footwear and stockings. The costume manager will advise you on what is required.
All visible tattoos must be completely covered at the actor’s expense if not done so by costumes.
OTHER OPTIONAL EXPENSES:
T-Shirt/Hoodie– price to be determined but will do a cast order!
Program Ads/Well Wishes: price to be determined but will be announced during rehearsals!
ROLES:
LUCY – Female, presenting as 10 – 13 years old. All ethnicities. Description: Adventurous and kind.
PETER – Male, presenting as 15 – 17 years old. All ethnicities. Weapons combat training is an asset. Description: Responsible and caring.
EDMUND – Male, presenting as 11 – 13 years old. All ethnicities. Weapons combat training is an asset. Description: Tends to complain and be selfish.
SUSAN – Female, presenting as 14 -17 years old. All ethnicities. Description: Cautious and caring.
PROFESSOR/ASLAN– Male, 30 + years old. All ethnicities. Weapons combat training is an asset. Description: Aslan is the leader of the forest creatures and the true ruler of Narnia. He is a wise, enigmatic commanding creature, with a roar that is described as “earth-shattering”.
THE WHITE WITCH – Female, 20 + years old. All ethnicities. Description: The White Witch is the self-described “Queen of Narnia”. She is a terrifying presence whose stature enables her to seemingly tower over the mortal characters in the play.
MR. TUMNUS – Male, 18 + years old. All ethnicities. Description: Tumnus the Faun is an unwilling sentinel for the head of the Witch’s secret police. He is timid and his actions are dictated by fear. Must be willing to learn to play the recorder.
MAUGRIM/GHOUL 1 – Male, 18 + years old. All ethnicities. Weapons combat training is an asset. Description: Maugrim is a wolf and the head of the Witch’s secret police. He is a commanding and menacing presence, capable of striking fear in the creatures of Narnia with the threat of being turned to stone.
MRS. MCCREADY/HAG -Female, 30+ years old. All ethnicities.
DWARF Male, 18 + years old. All ethnicities. Description: The Dwarf is the Witch’s evil doer who carries out her wishes with the threat of violence.
MR. BEAVER – Male, 30 + years old. All ethnicities. Description: A fatherly figure to the human characters in the play.
CHILDREN’S MOTHER/MRS. BEAVER – Female, 30 + years old. All ethnicities.
ANNOUNCER/FATHER CHRISTMAS – Male, 40+years old. All ethnicities.
STATION MASTER/CENTAUR – Male, 18 +years old. All ethnicities.
RUMBLEBUFFIN, THE GIANT – Male, 18 +years old. All ethnicities. Puppeteer or stilt walking an asset.
WOLF1/KING PETER
HAG1/QUEEN SUSAN
CRUEL1/KING EDMUND
CRUEL2/QUEEN LUCY
Various other NARNIANS (Speaking parts – BADGER, WOOD NYMPH 1, Naiad) – Both genders, 18 + years old. All ethnicities. Will be responsible for set changes and puppetry.
Various other WHITE WITCH HORDE (Speaking parts – HAG 1, CRUEL 1, Ghoul) –both genders, 18 + years old. All ethnicities.
Children’s ensemble – CHILDREN OF LONDON / ELF, FOX, BADGER, SQUIRRELS, MICE (speaking roles SQUIRREL 1, SQUIRREL 2, MOUSE 1 & MOUSE 2, FOX, BADGER) – both genders. All ethnicities.