[Capdist-auditions] MCPA Disney's The Lion King Jr Auditions (Fee Required)

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Master Class Performing Arts ~ Auditions
Disney's The Lion King Jr

Auditions for actors and actresses are scheduled for Friday, November 15
beginning at 6pm at the Electric City Barn, 400 Craig Street, Schenectady.
Registration begins any time after 5:30pm and auditions will begin promptly
at 6pm.  Applicants should come prepared to perform 32 measures of any
Broadway song, and complete a dance audition.  NO ACAPELLA Auditions will
be permitted.  Please bring an appropriate music track for your audition.

SEE CHARACTER BREAKDOWN FOR AVAILABLE ROLES AND DETAILS.

If cast, you are required to accept or decline your role within 24 hours of
the offer or the role will be recast.  A $50 audition fee will be collected
at the time of audition, if cast in the production this fee will be
deducted from your tuition amount.  If student is not cast in the
production the fee will be returned within 5-10 business days.

Disney's The Lion King Jr – PRODUCTION INFORMATION
Production Team:  Directed by Andrew F. Higgs; Musical Direction by Peter
Darling; Produced by Kelly Jaeger
Performance Dates:  March 14 & 15, 2020
Rehearsal Dates:  Saturdays (10am to 1pm) commencing in January.
Age:  5 to 18.
Tuition:  $300.00
Rehearsals and performances are to be held at the Electric City Barn, 400
Craig Street, Schenectady.

Disney's The Lion King Jr CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

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.
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.  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 his son, Simba.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: B3

Sarabi
A featured lioness, Mufasa's mate, and Simba's mother.
Gender: female

Zazu
The anxious yet loyal assistant to Mufasa who is always busy trying to do
his duty.
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.
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.
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.
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."
Gender: female

Young Nala
A courageous lion and Young Simba's best friend. She is not afraid to speak
her mind.
Gender: female
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: A3

Nala
Grows from a cub to a lioness before she confronts Scar.
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.
Gender: male

Ed
The third member of Scar's trio of lackeys. He has a loud, cackling laugh
that is his only form of communication.
Gender: any

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."
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. Cast a boy or girl 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

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