What is CAST?
This 8-week mission team will consist of a group of Christian young-adults (18 or older) gifted in creative arts with an emphasis on acting, music, and dancing. They will be led by adult leaders who will provide spiritual and practical guidance. Ian Evans will supervise the team over the course of the eight weeks.

Why CAST?
The objective of this team will be to use the worship arts to support the vision and mission of The Salvation Army. This would be accomplished through performing and teaching in the areas of dance, drama, vocal and music theory at various summer camps. These camps serve youth that often do not get to see much outside of the inner city or usually are unable to attend because of lack of money. In addition, previous CAST groups have performed for seniors, the handicapped and general public audiences.The summer ends with outdoor performance ministry at the Pier in Old Orchard Beach, Maine.

How long is the commitment?
Usually 8 weeks starting the second week in June until the second week of August.

Is CAST for me?
We always strive for excellence but would invite you to apply even if you are unsure of your abilities. Former CAST members have said that they have learned to stretch and grow in many ways during their CAST experience.We try to look at the heart as well as a person's talent. We seek individuals with abilities such as - acting, dancing, singing, instrumental, or any combination of these but we are first and foremost a service team.

You must be at least 18 years old as of June and be active in your Corps or Church.

Will i get paid for being involved in the ministry?

Yes. A stipend is given in a lump sum in August.

Plot Summary
This non-musical play is based on the novel “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” by C.S. Lewis
This production is based on the classic story set in the land of Narnia. It faithfully 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, never-to-be-forgotten Narnia. This story of love, faith, courage and giving, with its triumph of good over evil, is a true celebration of life.

Casting
We are looking for 1 improvisational keyboard player and a strong ensemble of 12 actors who will portray Aslan, the White Witch, Peter, Susan, Lucy, Edmund and the magical animals of Narnia: the unicorn, the centaur and other forest animals, along with Father Christmas, Mr. and Mrs. Beaver and Tumnus the Faun. Many will be playing multiple roles.

Auditioning
DEADLINE is FRIDAY FEB. 10TH FOR BOTH APPLICATIONS AND VIDEOS!

Auditions should be recorded and sent in a way that works best for you. The preferred method is to email or post privately to YouTube and send a link.

Your audition video should include the following-

Content and Order of Audition Recording for Actors:
1 – Introduce yourself stating your name, age and corps/church.
2 – Briefly tell of your theatre experience.
3 – Choose a familiar nursery rhyme (“Jack and Jill” “Mary Had a Little Lamb” etc),
memorize it and speak it with the qualities of the following characters:

MEN:
1) Aslan character: powerful, wise, fatherly
2) Edmund character: youthful, adventurous, selfish

WOMEN:
1) White Witch: evil, manipulative, calculating
2) Lucy: youthful, adventurous, shy

4 – Choose an animal and move appropriately to both of the attached musical segments. Choose a different animal for each track. Be specific in your movement using your facial expressions as well as your body. Please make sure the recording captures your full body.

Music Track Files

Content and Order of Audition Recording for Keyboard Player:
1 – Introduce yourself stating your name, age and corps/church.
2 – Briefly tell of your playing experience.
3 – Choose two familiar nursery rhymes. As someone speaks them ‘live,’ improv an underscoring on the keyboard. Make them contrasting.
4 – Play any selection of your choice.

Questions?

Contact Ian Evans on Facebook or by email at:
Ian.Evans@use.salvationarmy.org

CAST Summer 2012

"The Lion, the Witch
and the Wardrobe"