There’s only one way to get to Narnia this Christmas…
Magical
Theatre Company Presents
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Magical Theatre
Company, Northeast Ohio’s professional resident and touring
theatre for young audiences and families,
announces the opening of C.S. Lewis’ classic, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe on December 1. Based on
the 1950 book by C.S. Lewis, this cherished story comes to life on-stage in
this faithful adaptation. Wonderful
creatures - some oversized puppets, some head pieces - have been made
especially for this production by Creature Maker Mark Jenks, including a giant
Alsan, unicorns, reindeer, ogres and many others. The struggle for control over
Narnia and the triumph of good over evil will delight and enthrall your family.
This magical tale of love, faith, and giving is perfect for the holiday season!
Directed
by Holly Barkdoll, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe features
professional adult actors Geoffrey Williams (Medina) as Alsan, Amanda Kidd (Kent)
as the White Witch, Mark Ross (Akron) as Mr. Tumnus, Jerimie Newcomb (Akron) &
Deb Lemire (Cuyahoga Falls) as Mr. & Mrs. Beaver, Adam Hoffman (Cuyahoga
Falls) as Grumpskin, Craig Raymaley (Las Vegas) as Fenris Ulf, and Bob Parenti
(Uniontown) as Father Christmas. Young professionals working alongside the
professional adults include Jade Martin (West Akron) as Lucy, Cameron Moss (Akron)
as Edmund, Stanley Niekamp (West Akron) as Peter, and Leah Greczanik (Norton)
as Susan. A host of creatures are played by Victoria Lorenzon (Richfield),
Jason Luck (Copley), Marguerite Martin (Norton), Theodore Martin (Norton), Ali
Moss (Akron), and Cosmo Moss (Akron). The production is costumed by Inda Blatch-Geib,
who just completed costumes for an Off-Broadway production of “Kris Kringle the
Musical” starring Cathy Rigby and Kim Crosby.
The Lion, the
Witch and the Wardrobe runs December 1-19: Fridays at 7:30pm; Saturdays at 2:00pm (and 7:30pm on
Dec 9); Sundays at 2:00pm (with an additional 4:30pm performance on Dec 10).
Reserve online at www.magicaltheatre.org or call (330) 848-3708. Magical Theatre Company is in residence at
the newly renovated Park Theatre at 565 W. Tuscarawas Avenue in Barberton,
Ohio.