Baba Yaga and the Enchanted Ring
2015
The Nibley Childrens Theatre is excited to announce this year’s Heritage Days 2015 production: Baba Yaga and the Enchanted Ring. A traditional Russian folk tale full of adventure and fun. Join us as the witch Baba Yaga guides Prince Ivan and his animal friends on his quest for a lost magical ring which will free his queen mother the Tsaritsa Yelena and save his kingdom from the evil Vladamir.
Signups will be online April 1- May 23. Please note the earlier dates of signups and auditions this year. All Nibley City children ages 5-17 are encouraged to sign up. Ages 8 and up may audition for a speaking role. Speaking Role Auditions will be Friday May 8th from 6-9 pm and Saturday May 9th from 9am to noon in the Nibley City Hall great room. Please prepare 30 seconds of your favorite song to sing for us. Broadway songs are preferred. Questions- please e-mail Brie Corrington [email protected] The Chorus Age Groups: Girls 5 & 6 - Blizzard Snowflakes Boys 5 & 6- Thieving Ravens Girls 7 & 8- Frost Mice Boys 7 & 8-Warrior Bees Girls 9 & 10- Magic Peacocks Boys 9 & 10- Castle Guards Girls 11- Russian Court Boys 11 +- Russian Court Girls 12+ Evil Forest Main Cast Parts Baba Yaga- a powerful witch (sometimes good, sometimes bad) mentors Ivan on his quest Prince Ivan- a brave Russian Prince determined to regain his kingdom and save his family. Cat- Baba Yaga’s clever cat who helps Ivan on his journey. Bird- a magical bird who aids Ivan on his journey. Fox- a crafty fox who helps Ivan on his quest Queen Bee- a fierce queen who leads the Warrior Bees to aid Ivan in battle Vladamir- Ivan’s evil uncle and Prince Regent who has taken over the kingdom Tsaritsa Yelena- Ivan’s mother and rightful queen of the kingdom. Princess Anja- Ivan’s younger sister Princess Sonja- Ivan’s younger sister Captain Boris- Captain of the Castle Guard and Vladamir’s henchman Young Ivan- Prince Ivan at the beginning of our story Morozko the Frost King- guardian of the Enchanted Ring rules a kingdom of ice Frost Mice Leader- leads the Frost Mice in lullying King Morozko to sleep. Gidra- the multi-headed serpent beast guarding magical eggs Izbuska- Baba Yaga’s magical house. A comical hut on chicken legs with a mind of its own. Maid Olga- Yelena’s maid/nanny Sebaka- the 3 headed guard dog(s) Narrators- excellent storytellers who move our tale along Announcers- clear speaking children who open our show |