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Preston is honored and thrilled to be making his Firebox Theatre debut in the 2025 production of The, Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe portraying the character of Aslan. Preston has appeared in numerous productions throughout the Raleigh theatre scene. A few of his credits include Psycho Beach Party, Equivocation, Henry V, Noises Off, and By the Way, Meet Vera Stark at Theatre in the Park as well as The Royale, Art, Mlima’s Tale, Nine Lives, Haughey/Gregory, and The Rainmaker at Burning Coal Theatre.

Cora is the Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Firebox Theatre Company, where she is dedicated to producing high-quality, meaningful theatre experiences and cultivating an environment where artists are supported and can thrive. She holds a degree in Theatre Performance from Greensboro College and has performed with numerous professional theatres across Houston, TX, including A.D. Players at The George, Houston Grand Opera at the Wortham Center, Unity Theatre, Queensbury Theatre, and Miller Outdoor Theatre. She also toured with Books Alive!, a literacy-focused children’s theatre initiative. Beyond performing, Cora has contributed to arts education in Education Development and Outreach through classes, community performances, and school workshops. With a strong commitment to community engagement, she is passionate about fostering a vibrant network of professional artists in her hometown of Wake Forest. She is forever grateful to her family, friends and community for their support that makes Firebox and the pursuit of artmaking possible!

Emily is excited to be returning to Narnia with this delightful mix of original and new cast members. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe has been one of her most favorite recent shows to perform in. She has previously been seen at the Wake Forest Renaissance Center playing Cecily Pigeon in The Odd Couple.  When not on stage or in front of the camera, she's most likely traveling with her husband, writing her own play, reading Vogue, or sipping a cocktail.

Jack is thrilled to be playing Edmund in Firebox Theatre’s production of The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe. Jack has recently gotten his Associate of Fine Arts in Theatre and though new to the local theatre scene, he has been in multiple regional productions in and around the Triangle. He would like to thank his car, Brad, and his friends and family for their support. Enjoy the show!

Nat earned their stage legs at NC State University Theatre, where they earned two Performing Artist Awards and a Creative Artist Award for Playwriting.  After studying Practical Aesthetics at NYC’s Atlantic Acting School, Nat continues to perform professionally throughout the Triangle. Recent credits include Victor in Frankenstein (Blue Box Theatre Co.), Billy Dean/Virgil in Violet and Peter in Stop Kiss (Justice Theatre Project), and Annabella/Margaret/Pamela in The 39 Steps (Boy With Box Theatre Co.). This one’s for Mom!

Elias is a senior at St. David’s School, where his talents have been cultivated by Triangle theatre professionals David McClutchey and Jeff Nugent. There, he’s enjoyed playing Sebastian in The Little Mermaid, Lenny in Rumors, and more. He was also in Firebox’s 2024 production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, where he was a clumsy deer in the Ensemble. The University of Tennessee beckons, and Elias hopes to train in acting there. He thanks Cora and Zachary, his encouraging parents, and big brother bear Isaac.

Matthew is thrilled to return as one of his favorite characters in this magical production. The added blessing of sharing the stage with his wife and two daughters marks this production as a particularly special experience! Matt appeared in last year’s Firebox Theatre production of The Foreigner as David. Regional credits include The Woman in Black (Kipps), Providence Gap (Narvel Greene), and A Christmas Carol (Fred/Young Scrooge) at Triad Stage. BRSC: Suite Surrender (Francis) and Peter Pan the Musical (Tootles). UNCG: Angels in America (Prior Walter) and Oklahoma! (Curly). Matt holds an MFA in Acting from UNCG and is a proud Raleigh native.

Credits include: King Lear (South Stream Productions), The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe (Firebox Theatre), Romeo and Juliet, The Taming of the Shrew (Scrap Paper Shakespeare), Romeo and Juliet (Sweet Tea Shakespeare), Far Away, Iphigenia in Splott, King Charles III, The Greeks, Hair (Burning Coal), The Flick (Bartlett Theatre), Bad Jews (A Big Wig Production), Oh! What a Lovely War! (Carrboro ArtsCenter), and All's Well That Ends Well (Triad Stage)

Nicholas is ecstatic to return to Narnia with Firebox. Some recent credits in the Triangle include performing as Demetrius in Titus Andronicus (Scrap Paper Shakespeare), Algernon in The Importance of Being Earnest (Blue Box), Bates in Henry V (Theater in the Park), and Stephano in The Tempest (Switchyard). He is grateful for the opportunity to work with so many talented artists, while also being able to balance a career change from education to healthcare.

Catherine is delighted to return to Narnia with Firebox Theatre. Regional credits include A Christmas Carol (Mrs. Cratchit) and Providence Gap (Woman of France) at Triad Stage, as well as Bye Bye Birdie (Gloria/Helen), Peter Pan the Musical, and 8-Track: The Sound of the Seventies at Blowing Rock Stage Company. At UNCG, she appeared in Man and Superman (Ann Whitefield), The Waiting Room (Victoria), and Picasso at the Lapin Agile (Germaine). Catherine holds an MFA in Acting from UNCG and is the theatre director at Wakefield High School.

Spencer is thrilled to reprise his role with Firebox Theatre, especially now sharing the stage with his children! With a heart full of passion for acting, he worked his craft in various church plays, where he discovered the joy of storytelling and connecting with audiences. He recently took to the stage at Raleigh Little Theatre in Akeela and the Bee. When not on stage, you can find him exploring life with his wife and children, sharing laughs with friends, or dreaming up his next artistic creation.

Josh is delighted to join a Firebox Theatre production as an actor for the first time. His past work with Firebox includes set and stage construction, guitar for Hello Out There, and banjo/guitar for Flight. Josh appears as Fenris Ulf, faithful wolf to the White Witch—conveniently played by his actual wife, so he’s well-practiced at following her commands. When not moonlighting as an actor, Josh works as a commercial real estate appraiser. He enjoys spending time outdoors and thinking big. He would like to thank his wife—his real Turkish Delight—for her generous encouragement and coaching.

Steven is excited to return to Firebox Theatre for a second run as Father Christmas! He also appeared in Firebox's Anna Christie and in Holly Springs Cultural Center’s The Bachelor of Holly Springs as 'Bo, the Bachelor'. In his spare time, he enjoys clogging and making balloon animals. He thanks his wife Joannie for an amazing 23 years, his family, and everyone at Firebox!

Beth is elated to perform with Firebox!  A Junior at Franklin Academy, she is cast as Charlie Brown in FA’s upcoming production: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. With Poiema Artistry she’s performed in: Newsies, Fiddler on the Roof (Shprintze); and Secret Garden (Mary Lennox). She’s also appeared in productions with NRACT, RLT, and NCTC’s performance company and as a dancer in school productions of The Nutcracker and The Lion King.  Beth thanks her parents, friends, family and mentors for their love and encouragement!

Israel is a natural entertainer who never misses an opportunity to shine. Whether he’s delivering a punchline, showcasing his incredible artwork, or surprising others with fascinating facts, Israel gives his all to everything he does. He made his stage debut as “Jay” in The Descendants. Israel also performs as a mime with Unspeakable Joy. He is thrilled to take the stage with Firebox Theatre and continue his journey in the performing arts!

Cordelia recently appeared as Woodstock in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown with Wakefield Theatre Company. She also played the Poodle Narrator in 101 Dalmatians KIDS. She is excited to once again bring Narnia to life onstage with her family in this magical production.

Clara is excited to return to Narnia as a wood nymph/hag in the ensemble! She has been in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Gladys), Mother Goose: the Musical (Ensemble), and Alice in Wonderland (Lory) at Unity Theatre. Clara has worked with Firebox for over three years, writing and performing 5 plays in the Playbuilding Class. She is a junior at Heritage High School and a part of the Heritage Husky Marching Band. She hopes you enjoy the show and watch out for the Witch….errrr…Queen!

Lila is a freshman at North Raleigh Christian Academy.  She recently closed her fifth show at NRCA, A Year with Frog and Toad. Her favorite role has been Little Red Riding Hood in Into the Woods last fall. She is excited to be in her first Firebox production.

Logan is thrilled to be making his Firebox Theatre Company debut in this exciting production. Logan has been on the stage since he was six years old and has been in several productions including, but not limited to, playing Sebastian in The Little Mermaid and The Duke of Weselton in Frozen. Logan is a third grade honor student and a robotics and space enthusiast. Logan would like to thank his family for their support and the cast and crew for this amazing experience.

Lavinia is thrilled to perform alongside her family in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe for the second time. She has previously appeared as Woodstock in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown with Wakefield Theatre Company and Cruella De Vil in 101 Dalmations KIDS, Kaa in The Jungle Book, and Toto the Baby Dinosaur in Dinosaurs Before Dark at Wakefield Elementary School.

Levi is a Senior at Wake Prep Academy High School.  Levi loves doing theatre and is excited to be working with Firebox in his second year of Narnia.  Levi is committed to BYU-Idaho and will be studying marketing.  He would like to thank Cora and Zachary, but most importantly his mom Dianna and his dad Daniel and his two siblings, Kinleigh and Krew.

Cole is excited to return to the cast of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe this year. He most recently performed in the musical theater production Annie Jr. as Officer Ward and is currently rehearsing the roles of Greylag and Father Swan in Honk Jr. with his performing arts group. When he’s not onstage, Cole plays youth soccer and stays busy with musical theater and group voice classes. He thanks his mom and dad for always supporting his dreams.

Oliver is in six grade at North Raleigh Christian Academy. He recently finished A Year with Frog and Toad. He loves soccer and enjoys playing with his friends. Oliver would like to thank all of his friends and family.

Truman is in 3rd grade at North Raleigh Christian Academy. The Lion, the Witch and The Wardrobe will be his first live theatre performance! He loves going to theatre rehearsals with his dad. Truman loves to play with friends and do puzzles in his free time.

Bailey is delighted to be part of Firebox Theatre! She has previously taken the stage as Young Nettie in The Color Purple and as the Fairy Godmother in Disney’s Descendants, bringing heartfelt energy and imagination to each role. Beyond acting, Bailey is a proud straight-A student and loves expressing her creativity as a mime with Unspeakable Joy. She extends her gratitude to her family for their constant love and support!

Sutton is a fifth grader at Envision Science Academy. She has performed in Willy Wonka and has loved theater ever since. Sutton enjoys books and singing and is excited to be in her first Firebox Theatre production.

Zachary is a local theatre educator and director who is happy to call Wake Forest home. He directed Firebox’s production of Anna Christie last season, and he is excited to be back at the helm of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. He holds an MFA in directing from Western Illinois University. He would like to thank his ever supportive wife Shannon and his theatre enthusiastic kiddos: Lila, Oliver, and Truman. Enjoy the production!

Kim’s retirement joys include faith, grandkids, outdoors, and volunteering – which includes (1) creating functional furniture for physically challenged children with the Made4Me organization and (2) supporting past theatrical productions in Wilmington and Wake Forest as curtain guy, stage/prop fabricator and as an usher/concessionaire. It has been a challenge, joy, and honor to combine those efforts to construct the wardrobe and stone table for Firebox Theatre. So the next time you “Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain” – it could be Kim!