Disney’s THE LION KING JNR - Suitable for Ages – 5yrs to 14yrs
This workshop has been designed specifically for younger performers and the material will be taught through exercises and games to engage and engender confidence in the young actor. NO EXPERIENCE is necessary to be included in this workshop, although stage experience will be very useful if you would like to audition for a leading role.
Preparatory Classes - To assist with familiarisation and learning of the music, dialogue and choreography
Auditions:
Register by completing the form below.
Workshop Dates:
Please bring your own lunch – morning and afternoon tea will be provided
Further Rehearsals:
Performances:
FEBRUARY 14, 15 & 16 at the REDCLIFFE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
Cost:
Production Team:
Director – Madeleine Johns
Choreographer – Meredith Johns
Vocal Coach – David O’Keeffe
Enquiries:
info@roaracademy.com or call the DIRECTOR - Madeleine on 0488 103 759
Disney's The Lion King has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world with it’s wonderful score written by Elton John and Tim Rice. The African savannah comes to life on stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle... and back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.
Characters:
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 – requires a confident performer with a strong singing voice.
Gender: female
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Ensemble
The ensemble plays various inhabitants of the Pridelands, such as giraffes, elephants, antelopes, wildebeest, and other creatures – with many opportunites to feature strong singers and showcase individual dancers
Mufasa
The strong, honorable, and wise lion who leads the Pridelands, Mufasa should command respect onstage and also show tenderness with his son, Simba. Requires a mature actor who can convincingly portray the king
Gender: male
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Sarabi
A featured lioness, Mufasa's mate, and Simba's mother - has a few key speaking lines for an actor who can deliver the care and command of a queen.
Gender: female
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
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. As his solos can be spoken, opt for an actor over a singer.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: A3
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. Cast a strong singer and dynamic performer in this role.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: B3
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, 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.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: B3
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. Depending on the complexity of your choreography, particularly for "The Lioness Hunt," strong dancers may be desirable as well.
Gender: female
Young Nala
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.
Gender: female
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Nala
Grows from a cub to a lioness before she confronts Scar – needs 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.
Gender: female
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Sarafina
A featured lioness and Nala's mother
Gender: female
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.
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. Needs an outgoing and confident actor who can portray nastiness and gruffness
Gender: male
Ed
The third member of Scar's trio of lackeys 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.
Gender: any
Hyenas
Scar's army are there to help to carry out his evil plot to take over the Pridelands. Hyenas are mangy, mindless creatures who sing in "Be Prepared." Require actors who are able to sing the background parts of that song while playing the loud and raucous characters. Hyenas can double as animals of the Pridelands or lionesses.
Gender: any
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.
Gender: any
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: B3
Pumbaa
A kindhearted, sensitive warthog who enjoys his simple life of grubs and relaxation. Requires an actor who can portray this loveable and loyal friend to Timon and Simba with deadpan humor
Gender: any
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: D4
Musical Numbers:
Circle of Life with Nants' Ingonyama
Grasslands Chant
The Lioness Hunt
I Just Can't Wait to Be King
Be Prepared
They Live in You
The Stampede
The Mourning
Hakuna Matata (Part 1)
Hakuna Matata (Part 2)
Shadowland
Can You Feel the Love Tonight
He Lives in You
Luau Hawaiian Treat
Finale
Bows
This workshop has been designed specifically for younger performers and the material will be taught through exercises and games to engage and engender confidence in the young actor. NO EXPERIENCE is necessary to be included in this workshop, although stage experience will be very useful if you would like to audition for a leading role.
Preparatory Classes - To assist with familiarisation and learning of the music, dialogue and choreography
- November 5, 12, 19 and December 3 & 10 (music and dialogue) 5-6pm at THEATRE 102, 102 Anzac Avenue, Redcliffe
- November 23 and December 7 (choreography) 2-5pm at THEATRE 102
Auditions:
- Saturday NOVEMBER 16th 2-5pm at THEATRE 102
Register by completing the form below.
Workshop Dates:
- December 16, 17 & 18 and January 3, 6 & 7 at THEATRE 102, 102 Anzac Ave, Redcliffe
Please bring your own lunch – morning and afternoon tea will be provided
Further Rehearsals:
- January 20, 21, 31 and February 1, 4, 8, 11 & 13 (time and venue TBA)
Performances:
FEBRUARY 14, 15 & 16 at the REDCLIFFE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
- February 14 at 7pm
- February 15 at 2pm and 7pm
- February 16 at 2pm
Cost:
- $250 for the full 6 days of HOLIDAY Workshop plus the further rehearsals, performances
- and all rehearsal materials
- $100 deposit is required upon registration and a further $150 by 18th November
Production Team:
Director – Madeleine Johns
Choreographer – Meredith Johns
Vocal Coach – David O’Keeffe
Enquiries:
info@roaracademy.com or call the DIRECTOR - Madeleine on 0488 103 759
Disney's The Lion King has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world with it’s wonderful score written by Elton John and Tim Rice. The African savannah comes to life on stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle... and back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.
Characters:
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 – requires a confident performer with a strong singing voice.
Gender: female
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Ensemble
The ensemble plays various inhabitants of the Pridelands, such as giraffes, elephants, antelopes, wildebeest, and other creatures – with many opportunites to feature strong singers and showcase individual dancers
Mufasa
The strong, honorable, and wise lion who leads the Pridelands, Mufasa should command respect onstage and also show tenderness with his son, Simba. Requires a mature actor who can convincingly portray the king
Gender: male
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Sarabi
A featured lioness, Mufasa's mate, and Simba's mother - has a few key speaking lines for an actor who can deliver the care and command of a queen.
Gender: female
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
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. As his solos can be spoken, opt for an actor over a singer.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: A3
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. Cast a strong singer and dynamic performer in this role.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: B3
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, 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.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: B3
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. Depending on the complexity of your choreography, particularly for "The Lioness Hunt," strong dancers may be desirable as well.
Gender: female
Young Nala
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.
Gender: female
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Nala
Grows from a cub to a lioness before she confronts Scar – needs 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.
Gender: female
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Sarafina
A featured lioness and Nala's mother
Gender: female
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.
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. Needs an outgoing and confident actor who can portray nastiness and gruffness
Gender: male
Ed
The third member of Scar's trio of lackeys 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.
Gender: any
Hyenas
Scar's army are there to help to carry out his evil plot to take over the Pridelands. Hyenas are mangy, mindless creatures who sing in "Be Prepared." Require actors who are able to sing the background parts of that song while playing the loud and raucous characters. Hyenas can double as animals of the Pridelands or lionesses.
Gender: any
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.
Gender: any
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: B3
Pumbaa
A kindhearted, sensitive warthog who enjoys his simple life of grubs and relaxation. Requires an actor who can portray this loveable and loyal friend to Timon and Simba with deadpan humor
Gender: any
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: D4
Musical Numbers:
Circle of Life with Nants' Ingonyama
Grasslands Chant
The Lioness Hunt
I Just Can't Wait to Be King
Be Prepared
They Live in You
The Stampede
The Mourning
Hakuna Matata (Part 1)
Hakuna Matata (Part 2)
Shadowland
Can You Feel the Love Tonight
He Lives in You
Luau Hawaiian Treat
Finale
Bows