SOPA’S WINTER 2025
MAIN STAGE PRODUCTION

ABOUT THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE

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 unicorn, 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. Easily staged, the play may be presented without intermission or in two short acts if desired.

Show Dates


Thursday, March 6th @ 7:00pm
Friday, March 7th @ 7:00pm
Saturday, March 8th @ 1:00pm
Saturday, March 8th @ 7:00pm
Sunday, March 9th@ 3:00pm
Thursday, March 13th @ 7:00pm
Friday, March 14th @ 7:00pm
Saturday, March 15th @ 1:00pm
Saturday, March 15th@ 7:00pm
Sunday, March 16th @ 3:00pm

This production will be held at:
SHINE ON PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO
1120 Toro Grande Blvd #100, Cedar Park, TX 78613


ARTISTIC TEAM:

DIRECTOR: Angelica Lawson
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: TBD
STAGE MANAGER: Taiya Collier
PROGRAM COORDINATOR: Taryn Raulston
CAST COORDINATOR: Kyrra Daniel

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Character List

LUCY, the youngest of the siblings – female, any ethnicity, age range: 8-12

EDMUND, one of the siblings – male, any ethnicity, age range: 10-14

SUSAN, one of the siblings – female, any ethnicity, age range: 12-16

PETER, the oldest of the siblings – male, any ethnicity, age range: 14-18

ASLAN, a great lion – any gender, any ethnicity, any age (adult)

WHITE WITCH, an evil queen – female, any ethnicity, any age (adult)

MR. BEAVER, forest animal – male, any ethnicity, any age (adult)

MRS. BEAVER, forest animal – female, any ethnicity, any age (adult)

THE PROFESSOR, uncle/aunt to the siblings - any gender, any ethnicity, age range: 40 and up

UNICORN, forest animal – any gender, any ethnicity, any age (adult)

CENTAUR, forest animal – any gender, any ethnicity, any age (adult)

TUMNUS, a faun – any gender, any ethnicity, any age (adult)

FENRIS ULF, a wolf, head of the Witch’s secret police – any gender, any ethnicity, any age (adult)

DWARF, a servant to the Witch – any gender, any ethnicity, any age

FATHER CHRISTMAS, a bringer of gifts – male, any ethnicity, age range: 40 and up

ELF, Father Christmas’ helper – any gender, any ethnicity, any age

RUMBLEBUFFIN, a respected giant – any gender, any ethnicity, any age (adult)

MRS. MACREADY, a fastidious housekeeper – female, any ethnicity, age range: 30 and up

WHITE STAG, an elusive omen of good fortune – any gender, any ethnicity, any age

ASLAN’S FOLLOWERS, several forest animals – any gender, any ethnicity, any age

WITCH’S ARMY, several evil villains – any gender, any ethnicity, any age

WOOD NYMPHS, stage helpers – any gender, any ethnicity, any age

PLACE: A mansion in the English countryside and the Land of Narnia
TIME: The 1940’s

DETAILS ABOUT SOPA AUSTIN’S WINTER 2025
MAIN STAGE PRODUCTION OF THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE

Students that are interested in taking part in our WINTER 2025 Main Stage Production of THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE must be enrolled in at LEAST (1) class during our Winter 2025 Session.

  • NO refunds will be given once cast list has been posted for any reason.

  • This is an AUDITION ENTRY production. It is possible that not all who audition will be cast. We ask that auditioners have some theater experience before auditioning for Main Stage. Main Stage productions are very intensive (pre-professional) and will push all all to shine their brightest.

  • AUDITIONS for our Winter 2025 productions will take place Friday, January 10th from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at the SHINE ON PERFORMING ARTS AUSTIN STUDIO - 1120 Toro Grande Blvd #100, Cedar Park, TX 78613. Video submissions are due by end of day on Thursday, January 9th, 2025. Email via public viewing google drive link to Info@shineonperformingarts.org.

  • CALLBACKS are Saturday, January 11th from 10:00am to 6:00pm. It is highly advantageous to be at callbacks when auditioning for a lead role.

  • The Artistic Team will determine who they would like to call back based on auditions.

  • We may double cast some roles.

  • THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE is a Main Stage production for ages 8 and UP! There are many roles for adults in this production. Main Stage productions are part of our educational program, therefore, you must be enrolled in at least (1) class in the Winter 2025 session. You must also pay the production fee if cast.

  • Students cast in THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE will pay a mandatory $250.00 Production Fee or give an equal monetary donation no later than February 1st, 2025.

  • REHEARSALS will be Fridays from 5:30pm-9:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00am-5:30pm. ALL students are called to mandatory rehearsals the last two Fridays and Saturdays from 9:00am-5:30pm.

  • Rehearsals near the beginning of the session are done by scene and may not require all students. We will work around conflicts when we are able. 

  • Sunday afternoon rehearsals may be called for specific students, mostly students with conflicts, or leads, as needed, students will be notified if extra rehearsals are required. Rehearsals would be on Sunday afternoon/evenings.

  • Cast will receive a detailed rehearsal calendar shortly after casting. Please list all possible conflicts in audition form.

  • Students must attend all called rehearsals unless sick, or they have a listed conflict. Not attending rehearsals that you do not have a listed conflict for could result in dismissal from scenes or the show.

  • Cast and Crew from all shows are asked to sell 15 tickets for the show they are cast in

  • Cast and Crew from all shows are asked to find at least one Character Sponsor or sell one ad.

  • THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE:
    Thursday, March 6th @ 7:00pm
    Friday, March 7th @ 7:00pm
    Saturday, March 8th @ 1:00pm
    Saturday, March 8th @ 7:00pm
    Sunday, March 9th@ 3:00pm
    Thursday, March 13th @ 7:00pm
    Friday, March 14th @ 7:00pm
    Saturday, March 15th @ 1:00pm
    Saturday, March 15th@ 7:00pm
    Sunday, March 16th @ 3:00pm

  • MANDATORY PARENT MEETINGS:
    January 17th - 6:00pm-7:30pm
    February 1st - 4:30pm-5:30pm
    February 21st - 6:00pm-7:30pm

AUDITION DETAILS

  1. Please fill out the WINTER 2025 MAIN STAGE AUDITION FORM no later than 01/09/2025 in order to ensure your audition information is entered correctly.

  2. Prepare a one (1) minute from a play or movie of your choice. This monologue must be memorized. Please act out the monologue in full character. Do not just recite.

  3. Submit a headshot - This can be a nice cell phone photo of you. Please have good lighting and a solid background.

  4. Submit a resume - If you have a resume, we ask that you submit it on the audition form. This is STRONGLY encouraged for those auditioning for a lead role.

  5. Be familiar with the show - We will not spend time reading the story/script. We will have cold reads at auditions, but we ask that you come prepared with knowledge of the show and roles you are auditioning for.

  6. Attend the audition masterclass! See the classes tab for more info.

  7. FOR AUDITIONS: Please wear an outfit that shows you are taking this audition seriously. No pajamas, oversized clothing, hoodies, torn jeans, etc. The Artistic Team does notice. Please do not “Disney bound” or cosplay the characters from this show.

  8. FOR CALLBACKS: Please wear comfortable, but nice clothing. Have your hair pulled back out of your face (Male and Female).


PARENT COMMITMENT


Parents, Grandparents, Siblings of students cast in our staged productions are encouraged to serve on a volunteer production team. You may choose your top 3 committees to serve on or more!

Reach 20 hours of service to appear on our Reel of Recognition! Reach 25+ hours of service and receive a Service Pass to see your student in the show for FREE!! Stay tuned for more details on our Volunteer Incentive Program (VIP)! Serving is a huge blessing to SOPA Austin and to the students as they learn and grow. We know you will also have a chance to have your gifts and talents SHINE!

Here are some of the committees you can serve on!

  • Costumes

  • Concessions

  • Advertising

  • Marketing

  • Hair

  • Makeup

  • Sets

  • Props

  • Front of House

  • Errands

  • Program

  • Parking

  • Custodial

  • Backstage

  • Quick Changes

  • Fundraising

  • Photography

  • C.A.R.E Team

  • Rehearsal Parent

  • Green Room

  • Returns

  • Cast Party

Please see our VOLUNTEER TEAM FORM to learn more about the show needs and how you can assist!

***If you have served on a team with SOPA Austin in the past, please know that we have made some changes for this production to help each person find their space to serve! We are confident that you will be able to find your place to shine too!

INTERESTED IN BEING A TEAM LEAD?

We have leads for all committees and even some sub-committees! If you are interested in being a team lead for any of the committees above please mention on the form. You will need to train during this FALL 2024 session and then commit to the entire 2024/2025 season in some capacity even if it is just consulting. Leads do not need to have students actively participating in order to serve. You are the go to person for your Team. You will need to coordinate your team each show, direct them on the tasks, be available for answering questions and be the go between for the Artistic Teams and the Exec. Artistic Director.

Team Leads are given (1) class tuition each session (Fall, Winter, Spring. Must serve for the full season) to be used for any SOPA Austin class and (1) VIP table to a show date of their choosing (based on availability) as a thank you!

THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE -
SCHEDULE FOR REHEARSALS

REHEARSALS:
1/17 and 1/18
1/24 and 1/25
1/31 and 2/1
2/7 and 2/8
2/14 and 2/15
2/21 and 2/22
2/28 and 3/1

DRESS REHEARSALS:
3/2 - Move In
3/3
3/4
3/5

PERFORMANCES:
Thursday, March 6th @ 7:00pm
Friday, March 7th @ 7:00pm
Saturday, March 8th @ 1:00pm
Saturday, March 8th @ 7:00pm
Sunday, March 9th@ 3:00pm
Thursday, March 13th @ 7:00pm
Friday, March 14th @ 7:00pm
Saturday, March 15th @ 1:00pm
Saturday, March 15th@ 7:00pm
Sunday, March 16th @ 3:00pm

DETAILS FOR CLASSES

We have an exciting assortment of classes, workshops and masterclass for ages 3 to 103 this session. Class range from one week masterclasses to 12 week sessions. We have everything from core acting, dance and voice to improv, technical theater, advanced skills and more!

WINTER 2025 CLASSES

YES! You CAN audition for more than one show!
If you are a student between the ages for 6-16, you are encouraged to check out our RISING STARS program!

If you are a student between the ages of 7-17, you are encouraged to check out our STUDENT PRODUCTIONS!

Are you wanting to pursue a career in the arts? Please take a moment to learn all about our school year long Pre-Professional Educational Program, SPOTLIGHT ACADEMY!

Excited to try out for a show, but feel that you do not need the educational element? Check out our Community Theater Production of Little Women the Musical