ANNOUNCING OUR 2016 SCHOOL MUSICAL
Disney’s
THE
LION KING jr
Performance Dates: Feb 4th – 6th 2016
Open to 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Students
After-school THEATRE PROGRAM
Selected dates
TUES/WED/THURS from 3:00-5:00 p.m.
(select rehearsals go until 6:00 p.m.)
Production Victoria Kristy Zalewski - Stage Director
Staff:
Denise Lees - Music Director
Jomarie Carlson – Choreographer
Teresa Nye – Costume Coordinator
Denise Lees - Production Manager
Cost:
$100.00 (scholarships available, contact Mrs Lees)
includes: Script, Vocal/Accompaniment CD,
T-shirt, Cast party
Who:
What:
When:
Registration will be available until Sept 11th.
Scripts and CD’s will be available only upon registration.
General Information
Finding Information About The Musical On The School Website:
GO TO: http://www.stcharlesb.org/
Select: 1. ORGS/CLUBS
2. PERFORMING ARTS ACTIVITIES
3. JR HIGH MUSICAL
Audition Preparation
At the first cast meeting in September we will let you know which songs you will need to
prepare to audition for particular characters and what lines of the script you will need to
prepare. These songs and script excerpts do not have to be memorized but it can make
for a stronger audition if they are.
Character Breakdown
YOUNG
SIMBA
SIMBA
YOUNG
NALA
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.
Cast a strong singer and dynamic performer in this role.
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, so cast a more mature actor. Be sure that the change in
actors is clear: Try having Young Simba hand-off a costume piece, such as a
medallion, to older Simba. Also be sure that Simba and Young Simba share a
movement vocabulary. Male.
A courageous lion and Young Simba's best friend. She is not afraid to speak
her mind. While Young Nala does sing a little, look for a strong female
performer who can portray this confident cub.
NALA
Grows from a cub to a lioness before she confronts Scar, so cast a more
mature actress to play the character beginning in Scene 10, As with older
Simba and Young Simba, ensure that this switch in actors performing a
single role is clear. Direct the actors to share a mask or costume piece that
distinctly represents Nala, as well as a movement vocabulary.
MUFASA
The strong, honorable, and wise lion who leads the Pridelands. Mufasa
should command respect onstage and also show tenderness with his son,
Simba. Cast a mature actor who can convincingly portray the king.
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, so cast a confident performer
with a strong singing voice.
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.
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. Cast a mature performer who can
bring out this villain's dark side while handling Scar's sarcastic sense of
humor. Solos can be spoken. Male.
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.
Timon is one of the funniest characters in the show and should be played by
a charismatic actor who understands comic timing. This part can be played
by a boy or a girl.
PUMBAA
A kindhearted, sensitive warthog who enjoys his simple life of grubs and
relaxation. Cast a boy or girl who can portray this loveable and loyal friend
to Timon and Simba with deadpan humor. Male or Female.
SARABI
A featured lioness, Mufasa's mate, and Simba's mother. Sarabi has a few key
speaking lines for an actor who can deliver the care and command of a
queen. Female.
SARAFINA A featured lioness and Nala's mother. She has one short, spoken line.
Female.
LIONESSES The fierce hunters of the Pridelands and featured in "The Lioness Hunt,"
"The Mourning," and "Shadowland." These actors should be strong singers,
as the material can be challenging.
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. With Banzai and Ed, she
should be able to laugh loudly and long, as well as be menacing to Young
Simba and Young Nala. 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. Look for an outgoing and confident actor
who can portray nastiness and gruffness. Male or Female.
ED
The third member of Scar's trio of lackeys. He has a loud, cackling laugh that
is his only form of communication. Ed should be played by an actor who can
laugh unabashedly and communicate through physicality and facial
expressions rather than words. This role can be played by a boy or girl.
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." Cast
actors who are able to sing the background parts of that song while playing
the loud and raucous characters. Your hyenas can double as animals of the
Pridelands or lionesses.
ENSEMBLE The ensemble plays various inhabitants of the Pridelands, such as giraffes,
elephants, antelopes, wildebeest, and other creatures you choose to
include. This group can have as few or as many performers as your
production permits. Be sure to cast many strong singers. There are also
several moments to showcase individual dancers in "The Lioness Hunt" and
"I Just Can't Wait to Be King."
A Note About Costumes:
Each family is responsible for his or her child’s costume. This means creating your
costume yourself by making, renting, or purchasing. Our costume coordinator is Teresa
Nye. She oversees the costumes and provides specialized help including sewing. Teresa
also works with particular cast members who need to coordinate their costumes with
other characters.
THE LION KING REGISTRATION FORM
Please send in this form along with a check for $100.00 plus any additional optional items
listed below, made out to St. Charles Borromeo School. You may turn in your registration
form at the main office or to Mrs Lees.
Student’s Name: _____________________________________ Grade: ________
Family Phone: _____________________________________________
Student’s Email: (please print clearly – one letter or number per box).
*Parent’s Email: (please print clearly)
*To save time in rehearsals, our director sends out "notes" from rehearsals for the students to read. It
is most convenient if these notes are sent directly to the student's email but could be sent to the
parent's email as well. Please add parent email if you wish to be included or if your student does not
have their own email address.
1.
Basic Registration:
2.
Student’s T-shirt
(circle one)
Total fees due:
Qty/Size
1
Amount
$ 100
Youth Large
Adult Small
Adult Med
Adult Large
Adult XL
included
$
(make checks out to St. Charles Borromeo)
NB: There will be an opportunity for the cast members to purchase Dinner Theatre
tickets in December before they go on general sale in January.
Also a chance to advertise in our progam whether it be your business or good luck
wishes for your child will also be available in December.
Volunteering
In order to produce an outstanding production we need parents of All cast members to
contribute their time in some manner. (All help goes towards school commitment hours).
Please let us know in what areas you are interested in helping by checking one or more
option below.
________________________________________________________
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Volunteer Coordinator to send out emails or any information to cast
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Set crew (needs: one lead parent and 12 set crew parents)
(Our set design and construction will be relatively easy. If you are interested in working on the set
please let Victoria know ([email protected]) or Denise Lees ([email protected])
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Costumes - easy to difficult sewing
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Creating and finding props
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Monitoring actors during rehearsals
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Making programs and organising program adverts
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Helping with programs (collating, stapling)
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Making and distributing posters
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Backstage during performances , Stage Managers (4)
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Stage Crew
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Applying make-up
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Dinner Theatre Coordinator
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Helping with the dinner show (Sat. night)
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Concessions Coordinator
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Helping with Concessions
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Selling tickets at the door
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Clean-up after performances
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Taking down the set after the final performance
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Cast Party
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Help out in another area: ___________________________
Parent Signature: _______________________________________