THE LION KING AUDITIONS
SEPTEMBER 28TH& 30TH AND OCTOBER 1ST & 2ND
ALL AUDITION FORMS NEED TO BE TURNED INTO THE SCHOOL FRONT OFFICE BY SEPTEMBER 19TH
September 28th – Leads 5th grade and Stage Crew
September 30th – Grades 2nd and 3rd
October 1st – Leads 4th Grade and 4th & 5th Grade Chorus
October 2nd – Kindergarten & 1st and Callbacks
 AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD IN THE MUSIC ROOM BY THE GYM.
(Cast lists will be posted no later October 10th)
We are looking forward to another great production this year. The Lion King is full of
amazing African animals from the fierce lionesses, wild hyenas and charging wildebeests to
the beautiful Kenya Sky Dancers and Serengeti Singers. Join us as we learn African chants,
create cool tribal masks and bring the safari of Africa to the Mountain Park Drama Club.
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This is a voluntary extra-curricular activity run by parent volunteers.
We welcome and strongly encourage your participation.
K – 3rd Grades
These young actors will audition with a small group of their peers and will be asked to sing a
familiar song, i.e., Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. They will also be asked their name and to answer
a few questions. We want this to be a positive and fun experience for the kids. We ask for your
patience and will do our best run the auditions on schedule.
Child Pick-up Times:
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K-1st at 3:20p.m.
2nd Grade: 3:30p.m.
3rd Grade – Have your child go home their regularly scheduled way, then come back at
3:30 for auditions. They should be finished by 4:15p.m
 4TH AND 5TH Grades Leads: Please come prepared to sing a song a cappella and
read lines for the specific role you are auditioning for. We strongly encourage you to
prepare a song. Actors that are not prepared will be auditioned for a chorus role. NO
EXCEPTIONS. Actors trying out for lead roles will be emailed a sample of the script to
rehearse, after we receive your audition packet. It is not necessary to memorize, only
become familiar with the lines for expression. Talent as well as reliability, personal
conduct and commitment to the production are all variables considered as we select the
lead roles. Auditions are time intensive so please reschedule other commitments that
day. You will be notified of a callback via email, not all roles will have a callback.
4th & 5th Grade Chorus Groups: Please come Thursday, 10/1 at 3:30
5th grade leads – please come directly after school on Monday the 9/28
4th grade leads – please come directly after school on Thursday 10/1
STAGE CREW: Will be interviewed Monday, 9/28 at 3:30, by the Art Director
CHORUS GROUPS K-5TH GRADES
Chorus groups will perform a song and dance in a group made up of 8-20 kids. You will find the
song that will be performed, rehearsal day and grade level for the specific group. We may add a
chorus group and song not listed based upon the number of children auditioning. We will make
every effort to keep your child on the same anticipated rehearsal day listed below. Make sure
that the rehearsal days fit with your family’s schedule prior to having your child audition. Roles
will not be changed once the play is cast.
Kindergarten Boys & Girls Chorus:
THE HEART STRINGS –
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GIRLS SONG: CAN YOU FEEL THE LOVE
TONIGHT
Rehearsal Day: THURSDAY, 2:45 – 3:15
(Beginning in January)
THE POUNCERS –
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BOYS SONG: WE WILL ROCK YOU
Rehearsal Day: TUESDAY, 2:45 – 3:15
(Beginning in January)
First Grade Girls Chorus: THE FELINES
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Song: ROAR
Rehearsal Day: TUESDAY , 2:45 – 3:25
Beginning in November)
First & Second Grade Boys Chorus: THE LEOS
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Song: I JUST CAN’T WAIT TO BE KING
Rehearsal Day: TUESDAY 2:45 – 3:30
Second Grade Chorus Boys & Girls: PYGMYS
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Song: HAKUNA MATATA
Rehearsal Day: WEDNESDAY 2:45 – 3:25
Fourth & Fifth Grade Girls: LIONESSES (LEADS)
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Third Grade Girls Chorus: SAVANNAS
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Song: GRASSLAND CHANT
Rehearsal Day: TUESDAY, 2:45 – 3:30
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SONGS: THE LIONESS HUNT, THE
MOURNING, SHADOWLAND
Rehearsal Day: TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY
& THURSDAY - 2:45 – 3:50
Fourth and Fifth Grade Boys: HYENAS
KENYA SKY DANCERS - 2nd – 5th graders. Dance
and or higher level gymnastics required. Will
perform in 2 musical numbers. Come prepared
to auditions to dance.
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Fifth & Fourth Grade Boys or Girls:
PRIDELANDERS, animals w/ props
(LEADS),
Third & Fourth Grade Boys: WILDEBEASTS
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Song: THE STAMPEDE
Rehearsal Day: Wednesday, 2:45 – 3:30
Songs: BE PREPARED & THE MOURNING
Rehearsal Day: Wednesday, 2:45 – 3:40
(Some hyenas will be lead roles)
NON—SINGING, ANIMAL MOVEMENT/DANCING
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Songs: CIRCLE OF LIFE & FINALE
Rehearsal Day: TUESDAY & THURSDAY,
2:45 – 3:45
LION KING CHARACTERS
Lead Parts for 4th and 5th Graders:
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RAFIKI – Is a wise and mysterious mandrill who acts as a healer. This character
needs to be larger than life as it commands the stage calling in the animals of the
Prideland and guiding Simba to his calling as King of the Pridelands. VERY strong
singer! SOLOS: The Circle of Life and He Lives in You.
SINGERS SERENGETI– This group of singers needs to be strong, focused and
ready to be on stage A LOT! They will be in more musical numbers than anyone else
in the show. They will keep the show alive with the music and some dancing.
 MUFASA – A Lion King! This character has a big presence as king and Simba’s
father. Good singing voice, will have solos and speaking parts. SOLO: They Live in
You.
 SARABI – A lioness, queen of the Pridelands and Simba’s mother. Has key speaking
lines and will need to be an actor who can deliver the role as queen and mother of
Simba.
 ZAZU - Is a busy, detailed and loyal assistant to Mufasa. Zazu is a comedic fun
character that speaks his/her solo parts in the music.
 SCAR – Is the villain of the show. Needs to be a dramatic actor that can portray a
plotting, jealous brother to Mufasa. He is coldhearted, intelligent and will stop and
nothing to become king of the Pridelands. We need a strong ACTOR! Scar sings “Be
Prepared”.
 Young Simba – This role is an adventurous and endearing young cub who can’t
wait to be king. Simba is playful and energetic, but after his father’s Mufasa’s death
he struggles. This role needs a STRONG singer and dynamic fun performer. Young
Simba sings, “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” and Hakuna Matata”. ( we will consider
younger performers for this role 2nd grade and up, will need to try out with a solo
audition on lead day)
 SIMBA – Grows from a cub to lion. Older Simba has more challenging acting
moments as he reunites with Nala and the other Lions and confronts Scar. He sings a
solo in “Hakuna Matatas, part II”.
 LIONESSES – Are the fierce hunters of the Pridelands. These need to be really
strong singers and actors and dancers. They sing three songs, “The Lioness Hunt”,
“Shadowland” and the “Mourning”.
 YOUNG NALA – Is a courageous lion cub. She is young Simba’s best friend. Nala
does not sing solos,, but does need to be a strong performer!
 NALA – Nala grows from a cub to a lioness before she confronts Scar and goes to
search for Simba. This role needs a mature, strong actress. Nala sings a beautiful
solo, “Shadowland”.
 SARAFINA – Nala’s mother needs to be caring and nurturing. Has a short speaking
part, but will be part of the lionesses. Needs to be a strong singer. Hard working
actor and leader of the lionesses.
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BANZAI – Is a slick, childish hyena who works for Scar. This role needs a confident,
outgoing actor who can be nasty and gruff. Banzai is always with his two side kicks,
Shenzi and Ed. Needs to be able to laugh crazy and loud.
SHENZI – One of Scar’s hyenas that does his dirty work to take over the Prideland.
Shenzi is the sassy one that is always looking out for her/himself. Needs a big
personality and have a crazy wild laugh.
ED – Scar’s third hyena. This hyena can be played by a boy or a girl, but must have a
fun personality that is not afraid to act silly or goofy on stage. Ed’s only
communication is his/her laughter and crazy expressions.
TIMON – Is a meerkat that lives in the jungle with Pumba. This actor must have a
fun, big personality that can make people laugh. Timon is the funniest character in
the show and needs to be played by a charismatic actor. This character can be
played by a boy or a girl. Cannot be shy on stage. Needs an actor that makes people
laugh with their body language, expressions and delivery of their lines. Sings
“Hakuna Matata with Pumba.
PUMBA – Is a kind hearted, sensitive warthog who enjoys life. Can be a boy or a
girl that is loveable, funny and has comedic timing with his buddy Timon. Pumba
has funny lines and jokes and needs to be able to deliver them to the audience in a
playful fun way. This role needs a comedian that is not afraid to act on stage and be
goofy, a great actor. Sings “Hakuna Matata” with Timon.
Mountain Park Elementary School Drama Club is pleased to announce our 2015 performance
of,
THE LION KING, February 26TH & 27TH, 2015
Auditions will be held the week of Sept 28TH. There will be a parent meeting on October 14th , for grades
K-2 and another parent meeting October 15th for grades 3-5, at 3:30 in the gym. The first rehearsal will
be October 20TH.
Attendance Policy:
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Leads MUST be available all rehearsal days.
Student must attend all rehearsals & all performances at The Milton Center during production
week.
3 absences from rehearsals without an excuse (either email or note), may lead to dismissal
from the production.
LEADS WILL NEED TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE DIRECTOR ON ANY ABSENCES.
Discipline Policy:
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First incident, we will talk to the parent that picks up the child about the incident and they will
need to sign a form that they have been told about the incident.
Second time, the parent will be notified about the incident and the parent will need to shadow
their child during the next rehearsal. The child will not be allowed to return to the next rehearsal
without a parent.
A third incident, the child will have to leave the production.
Drama Club Rules:
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Come to rehearsal with script, music and pencil as needed for your role.
Be ready to work during rehearsal! This is time to work on your lines, songs, dances and sets.
Practice at home- practice with the CD and have your parents read lines with you and show
them your dances.
At all times you must stay with your group.
Bring your own snack. Food must always be eaten in the hallway.
RESPECT! Respect ALL VOLUNTEERS, your cast mates & yourself. That includes being quiet when
others are performing.
Other Important Information:
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We will provide updated information and schedules through the Drama Club link on the MPE
website.
Chorus Groups have a non-refundable fee of $30 that includes the costume & music CD (1 per
family)
Leads have a non-refundable fee of $50 that includes their costume (s), their script and
rehearsal CD.
We welcome your help! To volunteer please email, mpelionking@gmail.com.
Bring the order form & either a check or credit card to the parent meeting. No Cash will be
accepted.
Children who arrive for rehearsal when they are not scheduled will be sent to the office to call
home.
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Children in Prime Time and Building Stones: Please arrange a way for your child to be brought to
rehearsal. We cannot leave rehearsal to pick them up. We will take them back to their program
when rehearsal is finished.
Rehearsals may run slightly longer and as we draw closer to show time. If there are any
necessary changes, I will give you as much notice as possible.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email me – mpelionking@gmail.com
I am looking forward to a great production of Lion King. We have a wonderful team of people working to
make this a great experience for our kids! Please be in contact with questions or concerns, we look
forward to working with you.
Best Regards,
Jennifer Rathbun and the MPE Volunteer Team
mpelionking@gmail.com
LION KING REGISTRATION
Student’s Name: ________________________________________ Grade: ______
Teacher: _______________________________________________
Parent’s Email:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Parent’s Cell (# to reach parent during rehearsal times)
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Any Allergies or Special Requirements
___________________________________________________________________________________
Please read and sign below.
1. My child has permission to participate in “THE LION KING”.
2. I have reviewed the rehearsal schedule for the roles for which my child will audition. My
child will be able to rehearse during those specific dates and times.
3. My child will attend full rehearsals at Milton Center after school the week of February 22ND.
4. I have reviewed and agree to comply with the procedures, the discipline policy and the
attendance policy.
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Parent’s Signature
Date
*Auditions packets need to be turned into the front school office by Friday, September 18th.
Cast Members
Please check the roles for which you are auditioning. (2 Max) To be considered for a role, you must be at
that particular grade level. Please note that the audition panel may feel you are better suited for a
different role or chorus group. If you do not get a lead, you will automatically be assigned a chorus
group.
LEAD ROLES 4th & 5th Grades:
____ RAFIFKI (Girl or Boy)
_____MUFASA, BOY
_____*YOUNG SIMBA, boy
_____SIMBA, boy
_____*YOUNG NALA, girl
_____NALA, girl
_____SERENGETI SINGERS
_____ZAZU (boy or girl)
_____SARAFINA
_____LIONESSES, GIRLS
______HYENAS, Boys/Girls
____KENYAS SKY DANCERS
______PRIDELANDERS, animal props
______TIMON, Boy or Girl
_____ED, Boy or Girl
______PUMBA, Boy or Girl
_____BANZAI, Boy or Girl
______SHENZI, Boy or Girl
*Possible age exception will be considered for Young Simba and Young Nala
CHORUS GROUPS K-5th Grades
_____ HEART STRINGS - GIRLS Kindergarten
______POUNCERS, Boys Kindergarten
_____ THE LEOS, 1st & 2nd Grade Boys Chorus
______FELINES, 1ST Grade Girls Chorus
_____ PYGMYS, 2nd Grade Boys & Girls
______SAVANNAS, Third Grade Girls
_____WILDEBEASTS, Third & Fourth Grade Boys
______HYENAS, Fourth & Fifth Grade Boys/Girls
PRODUCTION SUPPORT 4th & 5th Grades
______ Stage Crew (4th-5th)