Venice Theatre announces auditions for upcoming Generations show; Seeking actors of all ages for The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

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Venice Theatre announces auditions for upcoming Generations show
Seeking actors of all ages for The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
Venice, FL, June 3, 2016 – Auditions for Venice Theatre’s “Generations” production of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe will be held Saturday June 25 and Sunday June 26 at 2 p.m. at Venice Theatre located at 140 W. Tampa Ave. in Venice. 

The play is dramatized by Joseph Robinett and based on C.S. Lewis’ classic story with all 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, unforgettable land of Narnia.
Director Sandy Davisson is casting for approximately 18 – 20 children and adults of all ages. Auditioners will be asked to do a cold reading from the script and a movement exercise.

The play will be performed on Venice Theatre’s Pinkerton stage Sept. 8 through Sept. 18, 2016 including a school-time performance on Friday, Sept. 16, 2016 at 11 a.m.

The following roles are available:

  • Aslan – a great lion
  • White Witch – an evil queen
  • Lucy, Edmund. Susan, Peter – children
  • Mr. and Mrs. Beaver – forest animals
  • Unicorn, Centaur – forest animals
  • Tumnus – a faun
  • Fenris Ulf – a wolf, head of the witch’s secret police
  • Dwarf – a servant to the witch
  • Father Christmas – a bringer of gifts
  • Elf – Father Christmas’ helper
  • White Stag – an elusive omen of good fortune
  • Extras – Aslan’s followers, Witch’s army, Wood Nymphs
More information and perusal scripts are available at www.venicestage.com or by calling 941-484-4033.
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About Venice Theatre
Venice Theatre is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to making a dramatic impact on all stages of life. The second-largest of 10,000 community theatres in the United States, it is located at 140 W. Tampa Ave. in Venice, FL. Its MainStage offers seating for 432 patrons and features musicals, plays, concerts and special events.  Its Yvonne Pinkerton Theatre seats 90 patrons and is home to the theatre’s “Generations,” Stage II and Cabaret Series. In addition to providing entertainment to the community, Venice Theatre offers a wide range of education and outreach programs for children and adults.

 

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