Ensemble. The ensemble plays various inhabitants of the Pridelands, such as giraffes, elephants, antelopes, wildebeest, and other creatures you choose to include. There are also several moments to showcase individual dancers in "The Lioness Hunt" and "I Just Can't Wait to Be King."
Mufasa The strong, honorable, and wise lion who leads the Pridelands. Mufasa should command respect onstage and also show tenderness with Simba.
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.
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
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. A mature performer who can bring out this villain's dark side while handling Scar's sarcastic sense of humor. Solos can be spoken
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 her or his father Mufasa's death, Simba struggles with shame and destiny.
Simba. Grows from a cub to lion in "Hakuna Matata." Older Simba has more complex moments as reunites with Nala, mourns Mufasa and returns to confront Scar
Lionesses. The fierce hunters of the Pridelands and featured in "The Lioness Hunt," "The Mourning," and "Shadowland." These actors should be strong singers and dancers.
Young Nala
A courageous lion and Young Simba's best friend. Not afraid to speak her/his mind.
Nala. Grows from a cub to a lion before confronting Scar
Sarafina. A featured lioness and Nala's mother.
Shenzi. One of Scar's hyenas who plot to take over the Pridelands. Sassy one of the trio and is always looking out themselves. With Banzai and Ed
Banzai. A slick yet childish hyena who works for Scar. Would be the leader of the group if hyenas weren't so lazy.
Ed. The third member of Scar's trio of lackeys. Loud, cackling laugh that is his only form of communication.
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." Also part of the stampede
Timon. An outcast meerkat who lives in the jungle with Pumbaa. He or She is afraid of their 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.
Pumbaa. A kindhearted, sensitive warthog who enjoys his simple life of grubs and relaxation. Boy or Girl who can portray this loveable and loyal friend to Timon and Simba with deadpan humor.
Your performer may bring a pre-recorded backing audio track to use when singing her/his initial audition song Your performer should wear clothing and shoes that are comfortable for dancing. (Wearing soft jazz dance shoes is optional during auditions.)
A: Audition may be about 2-3hours. Please arrive 15 minutes before 11am start time. You will review and sign your audition form. Performers will recite a short monologue from the script provided.
Performers in the audition group will then learn a dance combination .
Performers can sing an initial audition song either a capella or to a pre-recorded backing audio track, whichever method they prefer.
