Adventure Theatre MTC's Two-Actor THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE to Open Next Month

Adventure Theatre MTC (ATMTC) offers local audiences a unique and delightful holiday fantasy with a two-actor version of The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, directed by Tom Story.

Based on the first volume of The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis, this wintry story of adventure, friendship, and redemption is recommended for all ages and opens December 2, 2016.

Tickets are $19.50 each and can be purchased online at www.adventuretheatre-mtc.org or by calling 301.634.2270.

Adventure Theatre selected this show as one of its own classics because it is currently celebrating its 65th Anniversary and Artistic Director Michael J. Bobbitt's 10th Anniversary. "This was one of the first shows Adventure Theatre did 10 years ago," Bobbitt says, "and the beauty of the story still holds up today."

This new production will make use of a magician and extraordinary scenic designs to highlight the fantasy and transformation that are central to this classic story. Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy discover a secret portal to a magical world called Narnia. With an evil White Witch ruling the kingdom, can Lucy, her new friend Mr. Tumnus, and her family band together to save Narnia?

Tom Story says of his directing debut at Adventure Theatre, "It will be such a challenge for these two actors to portray ten characters in only an hour, and we will have to make use many tricks of the trade including magic, puppetry, and a few extra surprises to tell this narrative and stay true to the themes of the book."

The friendship and family between these characters translates across all barriers and boundaries, and the gifts that these children are given and give in return will make any family's holiday warmer."

The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe is recommended for all ages. Tickets are $19.50 each with group and field trip rates available. Due to a database conversion, Adventure recommends calling 301-634-2270 to purchase your tickets prior to checking online at this time. Children under the age of 1 are free. The press performance will be Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 2pm. All performances will take place at Adventure Theatre MTC, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD, 20812 in the historic Glen Echo Park.

ATMTC cultivates new generations of artists and audiences by creating memorable theatrical productions and by providing young people the highest quality musical theater training. ATMTC serves students at all skill levels and families from diverse communities, approximately 75,000 people annually.

"THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE"

December 2 - December 31, 2016

Based on the story by C.S. Lewis

Directed by Tom Story

Recommended for all ages

CAST (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

Lucy, Witch, Wolf, Statues, etc......................................................................... Audrey Bertaux

Peter, Edmund, Mr. Tumnus, Aslan, etc........................................................ Chris Dinolfo

PRODUCTION CREW

Director................................................................................................................. Tom Story

Movement Director............................................................................................ Elena Day

Costume Designer............................................................................................. Tyler Gunther

Set Designer....................................................................................................... Luciana Stecconi

Lighting Designer............................................................................................... Sarah Tundermann

Sound Designer................................................................................................. Kenny Neal

Props & Puppets Designer............................................................................... Andrea "Dre" Moore

Magic Consultant............................................................................................... Alex deTessieres

Stage Manager................................................................................................... April E. Carter

Asst. Stage Manager......................................................................................... Cody Whitfield

IMPORTANT DATES

Production Run Dates - December 2 - December 31, 2016

Pajama Party with free milk & cookies- December 2, 2016 at 7pm

Press Opening - December 4, 2016 at 2pm

American Sign Language Interpreted Performance - December 10, 2016 at 2pm

Winter's Eve Performance with free Turkish Delight- December 10, 2016 at 4:30pm

International Children's Day (bring home a special The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe activity booklet)- December 11th at 11am & 2pm

ATMTC Family Appreciation Performance - December 17th at 11am, 2pm, & 4:30pm

Sensory/Autism Friendly Performance- December 17, 2016 at 2pm

Sundays

December 4, 11, 18........................................................................................................................... 11am & 2pm

Mondays

December 26...................................................................................................................................... 11am & 2pm

Tuesdays

December 6, 13.................................................................................................................................. 10:30am & 12:30pm

December 27...................................................................................................................................... 11am & 2pm

Wednesdays

December 7, 14.................................................................................................................................. 10:30am & 12:30pm

December 28...................................................................................................................................... 11am & 2pm

Thursdays

December 8, 15.................................................................................................................................. 10:30am & 12:30pm

December 29...................................................................................................................................... 11am & 2pm

Fridays

December 2........................................................................................................................................ 7pm

December 9, 16.................................................................................................................................. 10:30am & 12:30pm

December 23, 30............................................................................................................................... 11am & 2pm

Saturdays

December 3, 24, 31........................................................................................................................... 11am & 2pm

December 10, 17............................................................................................................................... 11am, 2pm, & 4:30pm