2015:   Baba yaga and the enchanted ring 

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 bncorrington@gmail.com


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