Young actors wanted for upcoming shows

The Whitefish Theatre Co. is holding auditions for “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe” and “Shakespeare: Next Generation,” two all-kids productions that will be performed early in 2014.

Auditions are for children ages 7 to 14 and will take place at 4 p.m. Dec. 2 and 3. in the multipurpose room at Muldown Elementary School in Whitefish. Students are encouraged to arrive early to fill out an audition application and review the audition selections.

“The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe” is C.S. Lewis’ classic tale of love, faith, courage and the triumph of good over evil. This new dramatization by Joseph Robinette 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 land of Narnia.

“Shakespeare: Next Generation” will feature talented area youths applying stylized physical movement and distinctive vocal work to a shortened but captivating version of one of Shakespeare's plays. As a Black Curtain Theatre production, set and costumes are minimal, and actors will remain on book.

The cast of “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe” will be made up of 25 to 35 children. The cast of “Shakespeare: Next Generation” will be made up of up to 15 kids.

No experience or preparation is necessary to audition for either production. Pages from the script will be provided.

Rebecca Spear is the director for “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.” Total time commitment for this production is approximately seven weeks of rehearsal.

Rehearsals will be held Monday through Friday at the O’Shaughnessy Center from 4 to 6 p.m. Pickup rehearsals will be held on Wednesdays between show weekends.

There are seven performances: Feb. 27-28, March 1-2 and March 7-9.

Jesse DeVine is the director for “Shakespeare” Next Generation. Total time commitment for this production is approximately three weeks of rehearsal. Rehearsals will be held Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the O’Shaughnessy Center from 4 to 6 p.m.

There are two performances: Jan. 25 and 26.

For more information, call Whitefish Theatre Company at 862-5371.