Scenic concept design by Tao Wang

Narnia the Musical

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati · 2023

Aslan stands on a rocky ledge above a group of figures in the mist. Other scenic concepts show how the same stage frame could hold a red wartime sky or an icy castle.

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A lion stands on a rocky ledge above figures in the mist, framed by turquoise clouds. — Aslan in the Narnian landscape. Scenic concept rendering by Tao Wang.

From a wartime sky to Narnia

Tao used Cinema 4D to show where projected imagery could sit within the set. These views place two different landscapes inside the same pair of arches.

Propeller planes appear in silhouette against a red-orange sky between two ornate blue arches. — Wartime sky and aircraft silhouettes. Projection mapping study by Tao Wang.

A blue castle appears behind a bright opening at stage level, framed by arches and mist. — Open doorway and icy castle. Projection mapping study by Tao Wang.

Onstage at the Taft Theatre

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati presented the musical at the Taft Theatre in December 2023. The League of Cincinnati Theatres review includes production photographs.

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Production credits

Scenic concept design: Tao Wang
Scenic design: Nate Bertone and Josh Warner
Stage direction: Roderick Justice
Lighting design: Shara Abvabi
Costume design: Noelle Wedig-Johnston
Choreography: Maddie Jones
Music direction: Mark Femia
Technical direction: Ben Adams and Maggie Foley
Stage manager: Jadi Davis

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