The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe

See Michelle starring in her first lead performance as Jadis! Click here for more details and tickets.

A strong cast, a timeless message, and a Black Box Theatre with heart are the weapons The Phoenix Theatre Company will draw upon for their holiday production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe opening Nov. 30 and running through Dec. 22, 2007.

This beautiful story filled with magical, mythological creatures unfolds against the backdrop of the mystical frozen land beautifully depicted in the Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis. This original script is an adaptation for The Phoenix stage by Academy Founder/Director Collin Kreuzer.

This production promises to be a spectacular alternative to the other traditional holiday gems playing throughout the Salt Lake Valley. In keeping with The Academy of Performing Arts tradition, this production boasts a strong ensemble, showcasing the talents of skilled actors from children to adult, amateurs as well as professionals, all passionate about their work. Veterans of APA and many talented new artists join together in bringing the Land of Narnia to The Phoenix Theatre stage.

Creative mastery in costume design by Lady Ellen is a hallmark of all of APA’s productions. Collin Kreuzer and Richard Bowman share the challenging portrayal of the great lion Aslan, son of the Emperor Beyond the Sea. Michelle Masefield and Brighton Sloan share the role of the wickedly treacherous white witch Jadis. Tye Hoage, Miquelle Davies, Kayla Armstrong and Christian Anderson explore their roles as the inquisitive Pevensie family whose curiosity leads them to discover a magical Wardrobe. Aaron Cartwright and Ramona Boone will bring two distinctively original interpretations to the delightedly playful and tea drinking kidnapper Faun Tumnus.