Once upon a time, in the bustling halls of North Little Rock High School, a door to another world quietly opened. With the masterful direction of Chris Klinger and the imaginative guidance of student directors Piper-Bliss Chudy, Shelby Sharp, and Brianna Wood, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe—dramatized by Joseph Robinette from C.S. Lewis’ treasured story—came to brilliant life upon their stage April 10-12, and those lucky enough to attend were whisked away into a world where snowflakes whispered secrets and magic lived around every corner.
When four siblings are sent to the English countryside during World War II, they discover a magical wardrobe that leads to the land of Narnia, a world trapped in eternal winter by the evil White Witch. Guided by talking animals and the noble lion Aslan, the children join the fight to free Narnia from the Witch’s icy rule and fulfill an ancient prophecy that promises hope and renewal.
The moment the lights dimmed the theater was transformed into a breathtaking winter wonderland. The backdrop shimmered under a blanket of soft snow; towering trees stretched their frosted limbs toward a sky that glowed with a quiet, wintry light. Every detail invited the audience deeper into the spell as if the very spirit of Narnia had been captured and gently laid across the stage…