Last November I was in Christian Youth Theater’s (CYT) production of “Narnia.” Based on The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis, the musical features four children who are transported from their guardian’s house to the land of Narnia. The White Witch, who represents Satan, battles the lion Aslan, who represents Jesus, for control of Narnia.

I played a bear. All the animals in Narnia talked and had human characteristics. It was difficult to develop my character, because it had to be bothhuman and animal- like. To play the bear, I spoke with a deep, scratchy voice, like a growl. I also hunched over and added a wobble to my walk.

My favorite scenes were the sword fights. I never thought I could pick up a sword and know how to use it, but there were a lot of cool battle scenes.

In one song called “Deep Magic,” the witch and her evil forces battle Aslan and his followers. When I was on stage during that scene, I knew it was close to what it would feel like to battle the Devil. In the end, Aslan gives his life for the boy Edmond, which represents Jesus dying on the Cross for our sins. After Aslan is killed on the stone table, he comes back to life!

People from a homeless shelter came to one of our performances. It felt good that they could see the show, because it tells the story of Jesus.

I have been involved with CYT since I was 8. The best thing about being in CYT is making new friends. It’s just like a big family. Before each performance we pray and sing “I Love You, Lord.” Listening to that is just like hearing angels sing; it’s really powerful.

Levi L., 12
Vancouver, Washington

P.S. For more information on your local CYT, visit www.cyt.org

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