If you’ve ever had a chance to see one of our JCYAT shows, you know what an amazing group of young thespians we have. These actors have been working hard to develop their skills, and they will be led by some of their more experienced peers, who will serve as student directors under the guidance of Stacey Williams and Karen Haas. 

The Mysterious Case of the Missing Ring by Janie Downey Maxwell
Directed by Addison Bumbleburg

The royal ring is missing, and the queen won’t sleep until the royal detectives (all 13 of them!)  find it.  You’ve never met a more eclectic and eccentric group all in one play — including Maximum Smarts and Agent 98 with their Umbrella of Silence; Wiley Jones and his bumbling assistant, Oliver; Ms. Scarlet (who carries a candlestick and lead pipe in her purse but is ironically “clue”-less!); Bob the Southern Sheriff with his invisible dog; Inspector Change with a proverb for every occasion; the Professor (who’s always right, of course); Nancy and Jamie (clever girl detectives); Kat, who’s afraid of germs and even her own shadow; two tedious note-taking detectives; and Gypsy Rose the Fortune Teller.  As they scour the Queendom in search of the royal ring, the chatty maids follow the harried queen around while the devious butler spouts suspiciously evil laughs every time a clue goes awry.  In this fast-paced, madcap mystery, you’ll find delightful comedy for all ages in every quirky character…and a surprise ending that rings true!

The Magician’s Nephew
Adapted by Aurand Harris
Directed by Therese Hauersperger

An adaptation of the C.S Lewis classic and first installment of the Chronicles of Narnia book series, this story follows young Digory and his friend Polly, using magic rings, on a series of adventures through mythical kingdoms and enchanted lands. As they travel, they awaken the evil Queen Jadis from her enchanted sleep realizing her only purpose is to conquer a new realm and corrupt it. They unintentionally bring Jadis and her evil to Narnia, a new world which the great lion Aslan sings into existence. Digory searches for a means to cure his sick and dying mother, but is he willing to cure her no matter the cost? He is morally conflicted when he is presented with a choice. Good battles evil in this story filled with enchantment and suspense.

Auditions
November 28th 7pm–at Jackson County Community Theatre
November 29th 7pm–at Brownstown United Methodist Church

Note: Please use the rear entrance for auditions at the church. We will be in the lower level. 

Audition Expectations: Auditions will be for both of the student directed shows. Cross casting will not be allowed. Come prepared to do cold reads; monologues are welcomed but optional. If you do bring a monologue, we ask that you keep it under one minute. Bring a list of all known conflicts prior to the dates of the show.  All auditions will respect social distancing. Masks must be worn when not actively auditioning. 

Characters in The Mysterious Case of the Missing Ring

Queen- female, high-strung royal 16+
Julia- female, a maid 12-14
Maggie- female, a maid 12-14
William- male, butler 12-16
Maximum smarts- male, fumbling detective 15+
Agent 98- female, Maximum’s sidekick the actually smart one 12-14
Wiley Jones- male, English detective 16
Oliver-male, Wiley Jones’s sidekick 14-16
Ms. Scarlet- female, clueless woman in red 16+
BBQ Bob- male, southern slobby sheriff 12-15
Inspector Change- male, ancient Chinese wise man 12-13
Professor- female, snooty and smarter than everyone 15+
Nancy- female, down-to-earth detective 15+
Jamie- female, Nancy’s enthusiastic cousin 15+
Kat- female, scaredy-cat detective 12-14
Henrietta- female, note-taking spy 12-13
Lee- male, note-taking spy 12-13
Gypsy Rose- female, fortune-teller 12-15

Characters in The Magician’s Nephew

Digory- 11-15 years old – A good willed but impulsive boy, whose mother is gravely ill. Digory embarks on an adventure to save her. Digory is the main protagonist.
Polly- 11-15 years old- A friend of Digory’s. She is brave and intelligent but can have a temper if provoked.
Uncle Andrew- 14-18 years old – Digory’s manipulative uncle who is a magician. He can also be considered as having gone mad.
Aunt Letty- 14-18 years old– Cares for Digory and his mother. She is an old maid having never married
Queen Jadis- 14-18 years old – A evil and powerful queen from a magical realm.
Aslan- 14-18 years old – A lion who is the king and creator of Narnia.

Note: There is some flexibility in age and gender for some roles.