Auditions are open to anyone 10 years and older. No experience or formal training needed, though any experience is welcome! We are excited to cast actors with a wide range of skills.

CALLBACKS:
Thursday February 27th @ 6 pm (if needed)

LOCATION:
Bailey-Bees Theater
Community Lutheran Church Escondido
3575 E. Valley Pkwy, Escondido 92027

*IF YOU CANNOT MAKE IT TO IN-PERSON AUDITIONS*
Please submit a video of your audition by midnight February 23rd. Please send it to  Please include the following information:
- "Horse and His Boy Audition" in subject line
- Role(s) interested in (see below)
- Acting resume, if you have one (otherwise, a list of the last few shows you've been part of)
- Any rehearsal conflicts for the period of March 1st - June 1st (see more details below)
- And, of course, your audition video (see below)

PREPARATION:
Please come prepared with a one-minute MEMORIZED performance that highlights your skills:
- Poem
- Dramatic or Comedic Monologue
- Stand-up Routine
- Whatever you shine in [we want to see what you do best!]
[Note: any youth who want to be in the chorus/ensemble, and are not auditioning for a lead role, do not have to memorize their monologue.]

MAIN ROLES:
- Hermit: the wise and slightly absent-minded narrator (20+)
- Shasta: the curious boy who doesn't belong (Male, 13 - 20)**
- Bree: the brash talking warhorse eager to return home to Narnia (Male, 25+)
 - Aravis: the headstrong girl running away from an arranged marriage (Female, 15 - 20)
- Hwin: the gentle talking mare with hidden strength (Female, 25+)
- Aslan: the Great Lion (30+)***

SUPPORTING ROLES (most will be doubled/tripled):
CITIZENS OF CALORMEN -
- Arsheesh: Shasta's "father" (30+)
- Anradin: Calormene warlord (30+)
- Kidrash: Aravis's father (30+)
- Lasaraleen: Aravis's comedic friend (Female, 13 - 25)
- Ahoshta: Grand Advisor to the Tisroc (Male, 45+)
- Tisroc: Ruler of Calormen (Male, 45+)
- Rabadash: Hotheaded crown prince (Male, 20+)
CITIZENS OF NARNIA / ARCHENLAND -
- Tumnus:  a Faun, Advisor to King Edmund (Male, 35+)***
- King Edmund: King of Narnia (Male, 20+)***
- Queen Susan: Queen of Narnia (Female, 20+)***
- Mr. Beaver (Male, 40+)***
- Mrs. Beaver (Female, 40+)***
- King or Queen Lune: Ruler of Archenland (35+)
- Prince Corin: Brash prince of Archenland (Male, 13 - 20)**
- ENSEMBLE of Narnian Animals: Cats, Rabbits, Goats, Owls, Squirrels, Foxes (Any)
- CHORUS: the voice of the narrator, brought to life onstage through verse and choreography (Any)*

GENERAL CASTING NOTES:
- Any youth in the cast will be released from evening rehearsals at 8:30 pm. (Tech week is the exception.)
- Stated age ranges are guidelines - we're known for creative casting.
- This show is built to accommodate role-doubling, so most actors will likely play multiple parts.
- Depending on turnout, we may choose to double-cast main roles, or assign understudies. Any actors double-cast will be off-cast in the ensemble; any understudies will also be cast in the ensemble, and are guaranteed one show as their "lead" role, if they wish.
- We never charge for participation, nor require minimum ticket sales. Instead, all actors will be expected to invest some "sweat equity" by participating in work days, and pitching in with sets/props/painting/costumes where needed.

SPECIAL CASTING NOTES FOR THIS SHOW
* This particular retelling is inspired by poetry and oral tradition. Though not a musical or "dance show", there is a strong aspect of lyricism and rhythm throughout. This production calls for a chorus that will serve as visual narrators. We are looking to build a small corps of actors (any age) who can dance, sing, and understand rhythmic movement in order to bring the poetry to life!
** We are searching for similar-looking actors to play SHASTA and CORIN. Twins and siblings are highly encouraged to audition together!
*** Roles that originally appeared in CPT's 2020 production of The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe have been offered to their original actors; nothing has been finalized, however, so all roles are open to the audition process.

TENTATIVE REHEARSAL / PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
- Rehearsals will be held Tuesday & Thursday evenings, 6:30 - 9:00.
- First rehearsal will be held Tuesday, March 4th.
- Some Saturdays will be set aside for Set Builds / Work Days, and are mandatory (treat them as any other rehearsals.)
- Tech week will be May 18th - 22nd.
- Performance Dates are May 23rd - 25th & May 30th - June 1st (Mandatory pickup rehearsal May 29th).
- An official rehearsal calendar will be available to review at auditions.

VOLUNTEER:
If you love the theatre, but can't devote the time to rehearsals - or would love to be involved but can't stand acting - we are always in need of volunteers! Ticket-takers, set-builders, stage crew, costumers, prop-hunters, child-wranglers...the list is long. Please contact us if you'd like more information about other ways to plug in.

BACKGROUND CHECKS:
In the interest of keeping all our kids safe, we will be requesting background checks from everyone 18+ joining the cast or technical crew who will have regular interaction with kids [backstage, mics, etc.]. A valid email address will be collected during auditions, and you will receive an email from CLC’s Church Office with a link to “Ministry Opportunities”. Cast members will be responsible for the cost - approximately $20. All background checks must be completed BEFORE THE FIRST REHEARSAL.
 
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