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Gallery for The Silver Chair (December 2003)

This is the gallery for our fall 2003 drama production program, The Silver Chair, an original adaptation of the book by C.S. Lewis. Click on the image to see the full-sized version. After you've viewed the larger photo, click on your browser's back button to return to this page.

Special thanks to Patty O'Connor for taking many of these pictures!

John Berry as Aslan, The Lion King, contemplates his duties to Narnia. (l-r) The Heroes: Ana-Miren San Millan as Jill Pole, Brandon Jardine as Eustace Scrubb, Ezra San Millan as King Caspian and Jason Spadanuta-Castello as Prince Rilian receiving final instruction from Aslan. Magdalene San Millan as Trumpkin, The Lord Regent, speaks to the audience. Naomi Fujita as Young Prince Rilian mourns the death of his mother, Sally Carson as The Queen of Narnia while she is attended by Joanna Hempel as Lady Andrea. (l-r) Joe Carson as Crudge, Ezra San Millan as Mucker, & Andres San Millan as Marblehead - The Rock Giants. Jason Spadanuta-Castello as Prince Rilian listens as Joe Carson as The Panther lays suspicions upon him as a threat to Narnia. Ezra San Millan as King Caspian as he meets his long-lost son, Prince Rilian, played by Jason Spadanuta-Castello as The Panther, played by Joe Carson looks on. Magdalene San Millan as Trumpkin recognizes the long-lost Prince Rilian, played by Jason Spadanuta-Castello.
Jason Spadanuta-Castello as Prince Rilian as he tries to break free from The Silver Chair that the Witch has bound him to under a spell. Jason Spadanuta-Castello as Prince Rilian discovers an old friend, Joe Carson, as The Panther. (l-r) Sarah Hale-Rude as Puddleglum is suspicious of Lydia Strickland as Serpentia, Jason Spadanuta-Castello as The Black Knight who never speaks, and Susan Spadanuta as The Witch. Brandon Jardine as Eustace Scrubb & Ana-Miren San Millan as Jill Pole listen to Magdalene San Millan as Trumpkin welcomes them to Narnia as Miles Berry as Urnus the Satyr, Joe Carson as The Panther, and Chelsea Corbett as Glimfeather look on. Sally Carson as The Queen of Narnia dances herself to sleep. Pauli Kufner as Queen Harfang (bottom: Andres San Millan) and Anthony Patton as King Harfang (bottom: Ezra San Millan) of The Gentle Giants. Susan Spadanuta as The Witch escorts Jason Spadanuta-Castello as Prince Rilian (The Black Knight). Sally Carson as The Cook of The Gentle Giants (bottom: Joe Carson) as she prepares a recipe 'especially for the children.'
Pauli Kufner as Queen Harfang (bottom: Andres San Millan) and Sally Carson as The Cook of The Gentle Giants (bottom: Joe Carson). (l-r) Joe Carson as Crudge, Ezra San Millan as Mucker, & Andres San Millan as Marblehead - The Rock Giants. John Berry as Aslan brings King Caspian (Ezra San Millan) back to life as Jason Spadanuta-Castello as Prince Rilian pleads for his father's return. Sarah-Hale Rude as Puddleglum, fishing for her breakfast - eel stew. Anthony Patton as Bannister threatens Brandon Jardine as Eustace Scrubb and Ana-Miren San Millan as Jill Pole, as Pauli Kufner as Eleanor Blackiston and Miles Berry as Spotty Sorner watch. The students of the Experiment House menace Jill Pole (Ana-Miren San Millan) and Eustace Scrubb (Brandon Jardine). Magdalene San Millan as Trumpkin awaits the arrival of King Caspian in Narnia. Joanna Hempel as Bird of Glorious Plumage in Narnia.
Gracie Teubl as Lovely Young Lady attends to Ana-Miren San Millan as Jill Pole. Sally Carson as Queen of Narnia enjoys a day outside with Naomi Fujita as Young Prince Rilian. Lydia Strickland as Serpentia, Jason Spadanuta-Castello as The Black Knight who never speaks, and Susan Spadanuta as The Witch. Gentle Giants Liam O'Connor as Chompa (bottom: Andres San Millan) and Julia Jardine as Intestina (bottom: Ezra San Millan) feed their hungry guests. Pauli Kufner as Queen Harfang (bottom: Andres San Millan), Sally Carson as The Cook of The Gentle Giants (bottom: Joe Carson), and Anthony Patton as King Harfang (bottom: Ezra San Millan). Liam O'Connor as Chompa (bottom: Andres San Millan) and Sally Carson as the Cook (bottom: Joe Carson) confer with their guests, Ana-Miren San Millan as Jill Pole, Brandon Jardine as Eustace Scrub, and Sarah Hale-Rude as Puddleglum. Lydia Strickland as Serpentia and Susan Spadanuta as the Witch discuss their final battle plans. Aminy Ostfeld as Ophidia plots to destroy the overworld.
Jason Spadanuta-Castello as Prince Rilian struggles to break free from The Silver Chair that the Witch has bound him to under a spell. Lydia Strickland as Serpentia mourns the death of her queen. Joe Carson as the Panther refuses to believe that the stranger is truly Prince Rilian. Aminy Ostfeld as Ophidia taunts Brandon Jardine as Eustace Scrubb. Joe Carson as Golg the gnome. Aminy Ostfeld as Ophidia and Lydia Strickland as Serpentia mourn the death of their queen. Chelsea Corbett as the Porter guards the gates to Harfang. Joe Carson as the Panther finally realizes that the stranger is Prince Rilian (Jason Spadanuta-Castello).
  Jason Spadanuta-Castello as Prince Rilian meets Joanna Hempel as Bird of Glorious Plumage in Narnia. Sarah Hale-Rude as Puddleglum and Julia Jardine as the Squirrel await King Caspian's arrival in Narnia. (l-r) Ana-Miren San Millan as Jill Pole, Brandon Jardine as Eustace Scrubb, Ezra San Millan as King Caspian, and Jason Spadanuta-Castello as Prince Rilian prepare to return to the Experiment House. After her long journey through Narnia and the underworld, Ana-Miren San Millan as Jill Pole has newfound bravery to face the students of the Experiment House. Lydia Strickland as Serpentia and Aminy Ostfeld as Ophidia plan the final battle. (l-r) Joe Carson as Crudge, Ezra San Millan as Mucker, & Andres San Millan as Marblehead - The Rock Giants.  

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