OPEN AUDITIONS: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. Presented by The Paperback Stage

Name: OPEN AUDITIONS: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. Presented by The Paperback Stage
Start: 2025-09-14T14:00:00-06:00
Location: Medicine Hat High School Theatre

Schedule

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025 at 02:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Medicine Hat High School Theatre | Medicine Hat, AB

OPEN AUDITIONS: THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE
Step through the wardrobe… and into a world of wonder!
This Christmas, The Paperback Stage invites you to journey beyond the coats and into the snow-covered land of Narnia — a world where animals talk, fauns dance, and an eternal winter waits to be broken.
When four siblings step through an enchanted wardrobe, they find themselves swept into a battle between good and evil, where the wicked White Witch has cast a spell of endless winter. Guided by the great lion Aslan, they must find the courage to stand together, fulfill an ancient prophecy, and restore hope to a kingdom frozen in fear.
Full of magic, mystery, and heart, The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe is a beloved story of bravery, sacrifice, and the power of imagination — perfect for the whole family this holiday season.
The Paperback Stage is holding OPEN AUDITIONS for our magical and imaginative production of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, adapted by Richard Grafton from the beloved book by C.S. Lewis.
We're assembling a small, versatile ensemble of 8 performers — 4 younger actors and 4 adults — to bring this timeless tale to life through masks, puppets, storytelling, and theatrical stagecraft.
If you're ready to stand alongside Aslan, battle the White Witch, and bring magic of Narnia to Medicine Hat, we’d love to see you at auditions! Let the adventure begin!

Casting Call Information
8 performers: 4 younger actors (Ages 12 and up) and 4 adults (Over 18)
Each actor will play multiple roles from C.S. Lewis’s magical world. We are looking for fun, creative, and collaborative performers. This production will incorporate storytelling, masks, puppets, and various stage magic. Performance requirements include character voice, movement, stage combat.
The Paperback Stage is committed to diverse, inclusive casting. We welcome performers of all backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, and abilities to audition.
For more information, please contact:
Richard Grafton, Director
Laurie Grafton, Manager.
AUDITION DATES
Please sign up for an AUDITION TIMES at the following. Youth and Adults are separate time slots. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E4CAEAB23A13-58146094-auditions
Sunday September 14
2:00 to 3:00 PM : 16 Time Slots
3:00 to 4:00 PM: 16 Time Slots
Please SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AUDITION SCRIPTS to present at you audition. (Listed Below) There will also be a GROUP AUDITION where you will participate in a small group audition.
PERFORMANCE DATES at MEDICINE HAT HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE
Saturday, December 20 – 1:00pm & 7:00pm
Saturday, December 27 – 1:00pm & 7:00pm
Wednesday, December 31 – 1:00pm & 7:00pm
📅 Rehearsal Dates
Rehearsals will begin September 18th to December 19. Thursday Evening 7-9 and Sunday Afternoons 2-5, with added dates prior to show opening.
September
Thu, Sep 18: 7–9 PM
Sun, Sep 21: 2–5 PM
Thu, Sep 25: 7–9 PM
Sun, Sep 28: 2–5 PM
October
Thu, Oct 2 : 7–9 PM
Sun, Oct 5: 2–5 PM
Thu, Oct 9: 7–9 PM
Sun, Oct 12: Thanksgiving
Thu, Oct 16: No Rehearsal
Sun, Oct 19: No Rehearsal
Thu, Oct 23: 7–9 PM
Sun, Oct 26: PM
Thu, Oct 30: 7–9 PM

November
Sun, Nov 2: 2–5 PM
Thu, Nov 6: 7–9 PM
Sun, Nov 9: 2–5 PM
Thu, Nov 13: 7–9 PM
Sun, Nov 16: 2–5 PM
Thu, Nov 20: 7–9 PM
Sun, Nov 23 : 2–5 PM
Thu, Nov 27: 7-9 PM
Sun, Nov 30: 2–5 PM
December
Thu, Dec 4: 7–9 PM
Sun, Dec 7: 2–5 PM
Thu, Dec 11: 7–9 PM
Sun, Dec 14: 2–5 PM
Mon, Dec 15: 7-9 PM
Tue, Dec 16: 7-9 PM
Wed, Dec 17: 7-9 PM
Thu, Dec 18: 7–9 PM
Fri, Dec 19: 7-9 PM
CHARACTERS:
Youth Actor 1 – Peter, Dark Creature
Youth Actor 2 – Susan, Fox, Reindeer
Youth Actor 3– Edmund, Dark Creature, Giant
Youth Actor 4 – Lucy, Squirrel, Reindeer
Adult Actor 5 – Professor, Robin, Father Christmas, Aslan and various Narrators
Adult Actor 6 – Macready, The White Witch and various Narrators
Adult Actor 7 – Mr. Beaver, Wolf, and various Narrators
Adult Actor 8 – Tumnus, Dwarf, Wolf and various Narrators