Five Rafiki narrators enter ("They Live in You -- Prologue") to share their favorite story. The Rafikis gather all the animals of the Pridelands to welcome the newborn cub of the king, Mufasa, and queen Sarabi ("Circle of Life with Nants' Ingonyama"). Mufasa's jealous brother Scar refuses to attend the ceremony, which angers the king. As time passes, Young Simba grows into a curious young lion. Mufasa explains the circle of life to his son and how one day he will become king of the Pridelands. Out for revenge, Scar encourages his nephew to visit the forbidden Elephant Graveyard. Young Simba takes his best friend Young Nala there after ditching Zazu, Mufasa's loyal advisor ("I Just Can't Wait to Be King"). At the graveyard, three hungry hyenas -- Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed -- corner the cubs, but Mufasa arrives just in time to rescue the young lions and takes them home. Scar emerges to recruit the Hyenas in his murderous plan to claim the throne and become king himself ("Be Prepared").
Back in the Pridelands, Mufasa scolds Young Simba and teaches him and important lesson: the great kings of the past will always be there in the stars to guide him. The next day, Young Simba gets trapped in a wildebeest stampede orchestrated by Scar. Mufasa rescues his son but is pushed by Scar into the stampede, where he is trampled to death. Scar blames Young Simba and tells him to run away and never return. Scar then assumes the throne, consolidating lions and hyenas under his dark reign. Lost in the desert, Young Simba meets Timon and Pumbaa, who teach him their "worry-free" life philosophy and take him to their home in the jungle ("Hakuna Matata -- Parts 1 & 2").
Many years pass, and under Scar's rule the Pridelands are nearly destroyed. Nala, now grown, leaves to get help and finds Simba alive in the jungle ("Can You Feel the Love Tonight"). She urges him to come back home to take his rightful place as king, but Simba refuses, still ashamed. The Rafikis appear and help him remember his father ("He Lives in You"). With newfound courage, Simba returns to the Pridelands. Timon and Pumbaa distract the hyenas while Simba confronts his uncle. The truth of Mufasa's murder is revealed, and Scar runs away, pursued by angry hyenas. With peace restored in the Pridelands, Simba takes his place as king and the circle of life continues ("Finale").
Rafiki
Rafiki (1-5) is a wise mandrill who acts as healer of the Pridelands and guides Simba on his journey home. The Rafiki narrators -- five aspects of one chracter -- are key to the storytelling.
Gender: female
Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: C4
Mufasa
Mufasa is the strong, honorable, and wise lion who leads the Pridelands. Mufasa should command respect on stage and also show tenderness with his son, Simba. Cast a mature actor who can convincingly portray the authority of a king. Mufasa passes away partway through the show, so be mindful of any potential sensitivities among your young performers when casting this role.
Gender: male
Zazu
Zazu is Mufasa's anxious yet loyal assistant who is always busy trying to serve the king. Bound by an unfailing sense of duty, Zazu appears uptight but never wavers in trying to protect Young Simba. Cast an actor with good diction and comic timing to help convey Zazu's worried, rule-following nature in contrast to the more playful cubs.
Gender: any
Scar
Scar is 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 sacastic sense of humor.
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: B3
Young Simba
Young Simba, the protagonist of the story, is an adventurous and endearing cub who can't wait to be king of the Pridelands. Young Simba is playful, energetic, and naive, but aftrer his father Mufasa's death, he struggles with shame and questions his destiny. cast a confident singer and dynamic, high-energy performer in this role. Bear in mind that this actor will need to embody challening themes involving the death of a parent, so be sure to cast this role thoughtfully and sensitively within your community.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: B3
Vocal range bottom: C3
Young Nala
Young Nala is a courageous lion and Young Simba's best friend who is not afraid to speak her mind. Look for a strong, spunky performer who can portray this confident cub.
Gender: female
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: C4
Simba
Simba, having grown from a cub to a lion, is carefree on the surface while wrestling with guilt over his past. Cast a mature actor who can portray the complex moments as Simba reunites with Nala, mourns his father, and finds the strength to confront Scar. To help illustrate the connection to Young Simba, consider auditioning the two actors in pairs, and ensure that Simba and Young Simba share movement vocabulary.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: C#3
Vocal range bottom: Bb4
Nala
Nala, now grown up, is a brave, empowered lioness who is fiercely protective over her pride and homeland. Cast a strong actor and singer who can embody Nala's courageous, determined nature. As with older Simba and Young Simba, consider the transition from Young Nala to Nala when casting this role.
Gender: female
Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: Bb5
Timon
Gender: any
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3
Pumbaa
Gender: male
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Sarabi
Sarabi is a featured lioness, Mufasa's partner, and Simba's mother. Cast an actor who can deliver Sarabi's few speaking lines with the warmth and command of a queen.
Gender: female
Banzai
Banzai is a slick yet childish hyena who works for Scar. Banzai is the closest thing this lazy group has to a leader, so look for an outgoing and confident actor who can portray nastiness and gruffness. As Banzai is always featured with Shenzi and Ed, consider auditioning the hyenas in trios.
Gender: any
Shenzi
Shenzi is one of Scar's hyenas who plot to take over the Pridelands. She is the most brazen one of the trio and is always looking out for herself. With Banzai and Ed, she shold be able to laugh loudly and longly, as well as be menacing to Young Simba and Young Nala.
Gender: female
Ed
Ed is the third member of Scar's trio of lackeys. Ed's loud, cackling laugh is this hyena's only form of communication, so cast an actor who can laugh unabashedly and communicate through physicality and facial expressions rather than words.
Gender: any
Ensemble
The Ensemble plays various inhabitants of the Pridelands, such as lionesses, giraffes, elephants, antelopes, wildebeest, and other creatures you choose to include. They even become part of the environmental landscape, portraying the swaying grasslands and the leafy jungle.
The Ensemble also includes Hyenas: Scar’s army, helping to carry out his evil plot to take over the Pridelands.
- Science - The Animal Kingdom
- Language Arts - Text Analysis and Context Clues
- Music - Composition and Story
- Visual Arts
Billing
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| Resource | Quantity |
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| CHOREOGRAPHY VIDEOS DIGITAL | 1 |
| DIRECTOR'S GUIDE | 1 |
| DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES AND MEDIA | 1 |
| GUIDE VOCAL AND PERF TRACKS DIGITAL | 1 |
| PIANO VOCAL SCORE | 1 |
| SHOWKIT | 1 |
| STUDENT BOOK | 30 |
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| Title | Address | Organization | Website | Date | Venue |
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| Disney's Lion King Kids | 7116 6th Ave |
Tacoma Musical Playhouse | to | Tacoma Musical Playhouse | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 30 Sixth Street |
Seaway Valley Theatre Co | Seaway Valley Theatre | ||
| Disney's Lion King Kids | North Shore Drive |
Pocono Lake Preserve Players | Dining Camp | ||
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 302 West Jackson Street |
First Baptist Church Of Ridgeland | First Baptist Church Of Ridgeland website | First Baptist Church Of Ridgeland | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 401 Mcalister Rd |
Forest Acres Elementary School | Forest Acres Elementary School | ||
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 600 7 Mile Ave |
New Miami Local School District (high School) | New Miami Local School District (hi | ||
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 2641 Forest Creek Dr |
Greater Austin Dance Academy | Greater Austin Dance Academy | ||
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 10 N 600 E |
Payson Youth Theatre | to | Peteetneet Academy | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 150 East Main Street |
Duncan Elementary School Of The Arts | to | District Five Fine Arts Center | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 148-20 Reeves Ave |
Queens College Summer Camp | Ps/is 499 | ||
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 6701 180th Ave N |
Frontier Elmentary School | to | Frontier Elementary School | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 146 Main Ave N |
Ovation Performing Arts | to | Orpheum Theatre | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 6030 Luther Ln |
Preston Center Dance Inc | Theatre Works | ||
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 3323 University Drive |
Dare To Dream Theatre | Dare To Dream Theatre website | to | Dare To Dream Theatre At Slhs |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 1500 W 77th St |
Britza Studios | Britza Studios website | to | Britza Performing Arts Studio |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 1119 Old Humboldt Rd. |
Jackson Theatre Guild | The Star Center | ||
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 56 Cooper Road |
Three Rivers Middle School | to | Three Rivers Middle School | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 37501 Center Ridge Rd |
Lake Ridge Academy | Lake Ridge Academy-bettcher Center | ||
| Disney's Lion King Kids | Camp Wicosuta |
Camp Wicosuta | Camp Wicosuta website | to | Wicosuta Stage |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 6471 Highway 73 |
East Lincoln Stagehands | to | East Lincoln High School | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 16406 E 2767 |
Jackson Elementary School | to | Jackson Elementary School | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 2101 Mustang Drive |
Marble Falls Middle School | to | Marble Falls High School | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 216 Linebrook Rd. |
Tts Players - That's The Spirit Players | to | Paul F Doyon School | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 18786 E. Hwy. 175 |
Mabank High School | to | Auditorium | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 410 Schoenbar Rd #202 |
Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences | Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences website | to | Tongass School Gym |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | #1 Cougar Lane |
Croatan High School | Croatan High School Auditorium | ||
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 928 Simpson St |
Casita Maria Center For The Arts And Education | Casita Maria Center For The Arts And Education website | Casita Maria Center For The Arts An | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 1100 Carlisle Street |
New Stage Theatre Youth | New Stage Theatre | ||
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 26601 Calaroga Ave |
The Theater Factory | The Theater Factory website | South Gate Elementary School | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 1801 Union St |
St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish School | to | St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish School | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 8000 Lobo Lane |
John Marshall High School | to | Marshall High School Black Box | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 1775 Dove Ln |
Carlsbad Community Theatre | Carlsbad Community Theatre website | Ruby G Schulman Auditorium | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | Russellville High School |
Russellville High School | The Center For The Arts, Rhs | ||
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 2115 Raintree Dr |
Country Place Elementary School | to | Country Place Elementary School | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 3301 Colleg Avenue |
Broadway Kids Studio | to | Nsu Performance Space | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 131 E Robinson Street |
Gaffney Little Theatre | Gaffney Little Theatre | ||
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 7000 Hemlock Lane |
Elm Creek Elementary School | Maple Grove Middle School | ||
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 2177 Emmanuel Way |
Emmanuel Christian Academy | Emmanuel Christian Academy website | Emmanuel Christian Academy | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 233 Front St |
I Can Do That Theatre Company | I Can Do That Theatre Company website | to | Village Theatre |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 206 S. 10th Street |
Oregon Park District | Oregon Park District website | to | Oregon High School Theatre |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 305 West Main Street |
Theatre Arlington | Theatre Arlington website | Theatre Arlington | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 910 Gladstone Ave |
Perth Academy Of Musical Theatre | to | The Gladstone Theatre | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 721 Camino Cabra |
Atalaya Elementary School | Atalaya Elementary School website | to | Atalaya Elementary School |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 45 Hall Avenue |
Waverly Early Childhood Center | Waverly Early Childhood Center website | to | Waverly School |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 1780 Career Center Rd |
St Paul's Lutheran School | to | St Paul's Lutheran School | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 1901 Webber St |
Southside Elementary | Southside Elementary | ||
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 11801 Ne 140th St |
Robert Frost Elementary School | to | Robert Frost Elementary | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 400 Gibson Road |
Henderson County Performing Arts Center | Henderson County Performing Arts Center website | Henderson Country Performing Arts C | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 165 S. Powers Ave. |
Lincoln Elementary School | to | Lincoln Elementary School | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 104 East Grand Avenue |
Poncan Theatre Company | to | Poncan Theatre | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 405 East Sunbury Street |
Greenwood High School | Greenwood High School | ||
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 117 Caldwell Dr |
Pope John Paul Ii High School | Pope John Paul Ii High School website | Pope John Ii Prep School | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 2519 Northwestern Avenue |
Racine Theatre Guild | Racine Theatre Guild website | to | Racine Theatre Guild |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 13405 Sw Hall Blvd. |
Christian Youth Theatre Portland | to | Northwest Christian Church - Tigard | |
| Disney's the Lion King Kids | Carolside Primary School |
Carolside Primary School | to | Carolside Primary School | |
| Disney's the Lion King Kids | Wyndham Spencer Academy |
Wyndham Spencer Academy | to | Wyndham Spencer Academy | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 153 Library Lane |
Artistree Performing Arts | Emelin Theater | ||
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 331 Main Street |
Theatre Of The Republic | Theatre Of The Republic website | to | Main Street Theatr |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 12300 Inwood Rd Ste 112 |
North Texas Performing Arts | to | Ntpa - Dallas Bb | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 1600 North Coit Road |
Pearce High School | Pearce High School website | Edith V.pearce Auditorium | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 197 Airport Blvd |
Pied Piper Players | Pied Piper Players website | Pied Piper Players | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 620 10th Street S |
Golden Triangle Theatre | Cromwell Theatre | ||
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 712 Ellis Street |
Augusta Players Inc | Augusta Players Inc website | The Ap Performing Arts Building | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 4755 Kimball Bridge Road |
Christian Youth Theatre Atlanta | Christian Youth Theatre Atlanta website | Valor Christian Academy | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 310 Tyler Street |
Spiral Theater Camps | Spiral Theater Camps website | Hastings Middle School | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 110 East Fifth Street |
South Arkansas Arts Center (saac) | South Arkansas Arts Center (saac) website | to | South Arkansas Arts Center |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 264 W. Main Street |
Waukesha Civic Theatre | Waukesha Civic Theatre website | to | Waukesha Civic Theatre |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 331 Main Street |
Theatre Of The Republic | Theatre Of The Republic website | to | Main Street Theatr |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 12300 Inwood Rd Ste 112 |
North Texas Performing Arts | to | Ntpa - Dallas Bb | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 1600 North Coit Road |
Pearce High School | Pearce High School website | Edith V.pearce Auditorium | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 197 Airport Blvd |
Pied Piper Players | Pied Piper Players website | Pied Piper Players | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 620 10th Street S |
Golden Triangle Theatre | Cromwell Theatre | ||
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 712 Ellis Street |
Augusta Players Inc | Augusta Players Inc website | The Ap Performing Arts Building | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 4755 Kimball Bridge Road |
Christian Youth Theatre Atlanta | Christian Youth Theatre Atlanta website | Valor Christian Academy | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 310 Tyler Street |
Spiral Theater Camps | Spiral Theater Camps website | Hastings Middle School | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 110 East Fifth Street |
South Arkansas Arts Center (saac) | South Arkansas Arts Center (saac) website | to | South Arkansas Arts Center |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 264 W. Main Street |
Waukesha Civic Theatre | Waukesha Civic Theatre website | to | Waukesha Civic Theatre |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 5790 Powder Springs Dallas Road |
Grace Christian Academy | to | Grace Christian Academy | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 550 Pine St |
Marine Village School | to | Marine Village School | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 7348 Hillsboro Road |
Hillsboro Elementary School | Hillsboro Elementary School website | to | Auditorium |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 27715 Saddleridge Way |
Live Oak Elementary School | Live Oak Elementary | ||
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 2539 N 16th Street |
Knpa Theatre Club | to | Knpa Theatre Club | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 201 Lulu |
Wichita Childrens Theatre | Wichita Childrens Theatre website | Wichita Children's Theatre And Dance | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 5938 Silver Sioux Rd |
Twin Cedars Production Company | Silver Sioux Recreation Area | ||
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 1 Pike Drive |
Wayne Community Center | Wayne Community Center | ||
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 5440 George Washington Mem Hwy |
Centerstage Academy | Grafton Baptist Church | ||
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 5790 Powder Springs Dallas Road |
Grace Christian Academy | to | Grace Christian Academy | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 550 Pine St |
Marine Village School | to | Marine Village School | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 7348 Hillsboro Road |
Hillsboro Elementary School | Hillsboro Elementary School website | to | Auditorium |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 27715 Saddleridge Way |
Live Oak Elementary School | Live Oak Elementary | ||
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 2539 N 16th Street |
Knpa Theatre Club | to | Knpa Theatre Club | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 201 Lulu |
Wichita Childrens Theatre | Wichita Childrens Theatre website | Wichita Children's Theatre And Dance | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 5938 Silver Sioux Rd |
Twin Cedars Production Company | Silver Sioux Recreation Area | ||
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 1 Pike Drive |
Wayne Community Center | Wayne Community Center | ||
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 5440 George Washington Mem Hwy |
Centerstage Academy | Grafton Baptist Church | ||
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 376 Bridgehampton-sag Harbor Turnpi |
Our Fabulous Variety Show, Inc. | Children's Museum Of The East End | ||
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 1770 W Campbell Ave |
Sherman Oaks Elementary School | to | Starbright Theatre | |
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 21705 58th Ave W |
Brighton School | Brighton School | ||
| Disney's Lion King Kids | 2500 Elm Ave |
Trinity One Theatre Troupe Inc. | Sunnyslope Elementary School | ||
| Disney's Lion King Kids | Po Box 188 |
St John Theatre Cultural Center | St John Theatre Cultural Center website | St John Theatre |