FALL YOUTH MUSICAL - 2024
Upcoming Auditions!
THE LION KING JR
Directed/Choreographed by COLLEEN WALKER
Music Directed by SUZANNE STALKER
When:
Auditions
Monday, August 19 (5:00 PM)
Tuesday, August 20 (5:00 PM)
Performance Dates
October 18 - 20 & 25 - 27, 2024
Fridays & Saturdays - 7:00 PM
Sunday matinees - 3:00 PM
Rehearsals
Tuesdays & Thursdays (5 - 7 PM)
Saturday afternoons (1 - 4 PM)
Who:
Auditions are open to youth grades 1 - 12
What:
Singing - Auditioners should be prepared to sing any song.
*You may sing acapella (without any music), but there will be a piano accompanist if you bring sheet music, a CD player if you bring a CD, and a bluetooth speaker if you use your phone.
Acting - There will be readings from the script.
Dancing - There will also be a brief dance audition.
Where: CHRISTIAN ARTS CENTRE
N2490 Cisco Road, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Any questions about auditions, email christianperformingartscom@gmail.com
About the show:
Based on the 1994 Disney animated feature film of the same name and William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, The Lion King is the story of Simba, an adventurous and energetic lion cub who is next in line to be king of the Pride Lands, a thriving and beautiful region in the African savanna. When Simba’s father Mufasa is killed by his uncle Scar, though, Simba is led to believe that his father’s death is his fault, and he is encouraged to run away forever. Scar seizes power and with his already unstable mind deteriorating, the Pride Lands experiences a darkness and desolation from which only Simba can save the animals of the kingdom. Featuring classic songs from the film such as “Circle of Life,” “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “Hakuna Matata,” and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” The Lion King is a story and a spectacle about identity, family, and responsibility that is enjoyed worldwide by people of all ages.
Casting:
YOUNG SIMBA
The protagonist of the story, is an adventurous and endearing cub who can't wait to be king of the Pridelands. Simba is playful, energetic, and naive, but after his father Mufasa's death, Simba struggles with shame and his destiny.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: E5, Vocal range bottom: B3
RAFIKI
A wise mandrill who acts as healer of the Pridelands and guides Simba on his journey home. She is an omniscient character, evincing an air of mystery. Rafiki has significant solos in "Circle of Life" and "He Lives in You," and leads the African chants throughout the show.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: C5, Vocal range bottom: A3
YOUNG NALA
A courageous lion and Young Simba's best friend. She is not afraid to speak her mind.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: C5, Vocal range bottom: A3
MUFASA
The strong, honorable, and wise lion who leads the Pridelands. Mufasa should command respect onstage and also show tenderness with his son, Simba.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: C5, Vocal range bottom: B3
SCAR
The antagonist of the show, overcome with jealousy of his brother, Mufasa, and nephew, Simba. Coldhearted and wickedly intelligent, he will stop at nothing to become king of the Pridelands.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: A4, Vocal range bottom: A3
ZAZU
The anxious yet loyal assistant to Mufasa who is always busy trying to do his duty. Zazu's lyrics are spoken rather than sung, and the role can be played by a boy or girl.
Gender: Any
SHENZI
One of Scar's hyenas who plot to take over the Pridelands. She is the sassy one of the trio and is always looking out for herself.
Gender: Female
BANZAI
A slick yet childish hyena who works for Scar. He would be the leader of the group if hyenas weren't so lazy.
Gender: Male
ED
The third member of Scar's trio of lackeys. He has a loud, cackling laugh that is his only form of communication.
Gender: Any
SARABI
A featured lioness, Mufasa's mate, and Simba's mother.
Gender: Female
SARAFINA
A featured lioness and Nala's mother.
Gender: Female
SIMBA
Grows from a cub to lion in "Hakuna Matata." Older Simba has more complex moments as he reunites with Nala, mourns his father, and returns to confront Scar.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: E5, Vocal range bottom: B3
NALA
Grows from a cub to a lioness before she confronts Scar.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: E5, Vocal range bottom: G3
TIMON
An outcast meerkat who lives in the jungle with Pumbaa. He is afraid of his own shadow, but pretends to be the confident, relaxed leader of the duo.
Gender: Any
Vocal range top: B4, Vocal range bottom: B3
PUMBAA
A kindhearted, sensitive warthog who enjoys his simple life of grubs and relaxation.
Gender: Any
Vocal range top: G5, Vocal range bottom: D4
LIONESSES
The fierce hunters of the Pridelands and featured in "The Lioness Hunt," "The Mourning," and "Shadowland."
Gender: Female
HYENAS
Scar's army, helping carry out his evil plot to take over the Pridelands. Hyenas are mangy, mindless creatures who sing in "Be Prepared."
Gender: Any
ENSEMBLE
The ensemble plays various inhabitants of the Pridelands, such as giraffes, elephants, antelopes, wildebeest, and other creatures.