FARMINGTON—Come get swept away into the magical land of Narnia, where animals talk and mythical creatures roam as Illume Dance performs an original stage adaptation at Woodland Park in Farmington. Based on the C.S. Lewis classic, “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” the production tells the story through dance.

“Emily (Brokinskie, Illume owner) and Cami (Wardle, business partner) wanted the opportunity to bring uplifting art to the community,” said cast member and marketing director Melissa Parr. “Something positive, entertaining and joyful for everyone. Also to give an opportunity for adults to perform. There’s not a lot out there unless you’re a professional.”

It is creating a community, she said. “People want to be involved in that.”

Narnia is aimed at families, said Parr. “It’s something that is fun for kids. It has magic, good and evil and battles but adults see the deeper meaning of healing. It provides something for everyone.”

This is Brianne Pottorff’s first year being in Narnia and already she’s excited to be a part of it. “I dance in the army section of Narnia,” she said. “I was drawn to the fact that it's their third year doing it. The music they picked and that they’re staying with the true message – that’s what I like about it. The potential of it becoming an annual thing is amazing and having something the community can get excited about seeing every year.”

Pottorff said she has also enjoyed getting to know the other actors. “We’ve gotten friendlier and had more fun and enjoyed each other’s company. I see the relationships between us and this story.”

Jaycee Trivino plays the wolf in Illume dance’s performance of “Narnia.”

Narnia has had an impact on her personally, she said. “Aslan represents my relationship with God. To know someone is out there watching you. It’s kind of a story that is a universal thing for the community and for me.”

Caroline and Mark Solomon have made Narnia a family affair. “This is my second time and my husband’s first time,” said Caroline. “I’m in the army of Aslan and he’s Mr. Tumnus.”

Mark hasn’t danced before but he’s willing to try new things, said Caroline. “I’m a teacher at Illume and I’ve been dancing since I was little. I convinced him to come and audition. We were short male dancers. He likes it better than I thought he would. He’s never danced in a show but he likes to perform.”

Narnia has created a community for adults to act, she said. “Adults stop doing the things they love. This allows them to share their talents and have a place to do that and meet with like minded people.”

It’s a story about redemption and overcoming challenges, Caroline said. “It’s important to portray that it is not over if you make a mistake, you can come back. It’s about love and forgiveness.”

Narnia plays Thursday Sept. 28 and Friday Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. and Saturday Sept. 30 at 5 p.m. at Woodland Park (300 S. 200 East) in Farmington. Tickets are $13 for ages 9 and up and $8 for ages 8 and under and can be purchased at illumedancecompany.com.