Lion King Parent Information Packet – Fall 2016
Hello everyone and welcome to the STAR Kids Fall Production- Disney’s
The Lion King Jr.! I am so excited to get started with this process and I am
looking forward to working with you and your kids. Everything you need to
know should be in this packet, but please let me know if you have any
questions!
– Ashley Kimball 209-598-3891 [email protected]
STAR Kids Standards
1. While in the space, all members of the cast/crew will conduct
themselves with respect. Everyone is an equal, and STAR Kids time is a
time where everyone should feel safe and included- always!
2. Be ready to begin rehearsal at the scheduled time and be picked up
promptly. If you must be late for a rehearsal, inform Ashley via text
please at 209-598-3891. You will always be let out on time.
3. Missing rehearsals is not ideal. Please let Ashley know ahead of time of
your absences. We have the right to recast a role, should too many
rehearsals be missed, this includes arriving late, and leaving early.
4. Please wear comfortable clothing to move around in. If wearing a skirt
or dress, please wear shorts underneath. Shoes must be worn at all
times. No sandals, flip flops, or anything related. Tennis shoes, ballet
shoes, jazz shoes are all acceptable. You will need black shoes anyway
for the show, so just buy a cheap pair and leave them at rehearsals.
5. Bring your script, water, pencil, and a snack to rehearsals and shows.
6. Know your lines and blocking.
7. Do your job. If you are an actor, act! It is not your job to tell other
actors what to do, leave that to Ashley and her crew (that rhymed).
8. Bring a positive energy when come to rehearsals and shows! This is all
about having fun!
Casting
STAR Kids in no way, shape, or form “pre-casts” roles, or casts roles based on experience or past
productions. Everyone is given a completely fair chance regardless of prior theatre/STAR Kids
experience. It is our goal at STAR Kids for every young person to have a completely enriching and fun
time putting together a show, no matter the role they are cast as. Thank you so much for supporting this.
Production Schedule
Rehearsals: Thursdays 4-7PM
Thursday, September 1 & 8: 4-7PM; Sunday, September 11: 2:30-6PM
Thursday, September 15, 22, 29 4-7PM
Thursday, October 6, 13, 20, 27 4-7PM
Dress Rehearsals: Sunday, October 30: 11-5
Wednesday, November 2 4-7PM
Performances
Thursday, November 3: 7PM Hakuna Cast
Friday, November 4: 7PM Matata Cast
Saturday, November 5: 1PM Matata Cast & 6PM Hakuna Cast
Sunday, November 6: 1PM Hakuna Cast & 6PM Matata Cast
Call times are two hours before the show. Those with extensive makeup may
be asked to arrive a little earlier.
What You Need for Costumes
Most costume pieces are provided by STAR Kids, but please look in your
closets and see if you already have the following to help get started. Bring
these pieces in as soon as possible.
Rafiki: Black or red shoes; black or brown pants
Mufasa: Khaki or brown pants; brown or black shoes
Zazu: Old pair of tennis shoes that fit you and you want turned into bird feet
Scar: Black or red boots, black long sleeved shirt
Young Simba/Simba: Black or brown shoes; brown or khaki pants
Lionesses (Sarabi, Sarafina, Nala, Young Nala): Black tank top; maroon,
orange, brown, black or leggings (check Forever 21)
Hyenas (Shenzi, Banzai, Ed): black long sleeve shirt, black leggings, black
shoes
Timon: Black shoes
Pumbaa: Black shoes
Tickets
Tickets will be for sale for the shows in the near future. There are three ways
to purchase for $10 a human:
1) Using the Pre-Order Ticket form that is handed out (best deals)
2) Online at brownpapertickets.com (efficient, but added surcharge on each
ticket)
3) At the Door (no guarantee you will get a seat, but avoids surcharge)
Parent Volunteer
I am always in need of extra parent assistance to help with a variety of
projects. There are specific projects, and possibly a work day you may
volunteer for. Please let me know if you are able to take on a specific project.
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Microphone Belts (sewing)
Curtains in the Cotati Room
Raffle Prizes for the shows
Poster Distribution
Making the Sun
Costumes assistance
Painting the set
STAR Kids Talent Night Fundraiser
Saturday, October 1 @7PM
Rehearses at 3PM on October 1, dinner break in between show and rehearsal
Tickets $10 plus baked goods and raffle prizes? (Can you help organize?)
To participate: Any STAR Kids cast member can perform. Each child may perform in a 2-3 minute act
of their choice. Does not have to be singing or dancing. Can your child show off martial arts skills?
Ballet? Under water basket weaving? Are they an artist? Tell me what! Students have to prepare their
own acts and get approval from Ashley. If you need help editing music I can do that. No lip syncing as a
talent!
Regardless of whether or not they can perform an act, I would love for the cast of Lion King and our
little production of Aladdin to perform a number. So if you can make yourself available, that would be
great 
Please have your child sign up with me to perform, must be available for
the rehearsal beforehand.