Child Audition for Musical "Disney's The Lion King KIDS"

Small Groups and Ensemble Our entire cast will portray villagers, with central characters emerging from this essential group. Some villagers will play many roles in the story, from animals of the Pridelands (such as giraffes, elephants, lionesses, etc.) to hyenas to wildebeest. Whenever not speaking as their assigned characters, cast members will return to their villager characters, singing with the ensemble.

A wise mandrill who acts as healer of the Pridelands and guides Simba on his journey home. The Rafiki narrators - are the leading villagers who become the story's narrators. They are key to the storytelling and should be played by confident performers who are strong singers who can enunciate and project. Together they will sing sections of "He Lives in You" and "Circle of Life with Nants' Ingonyama.".

The strong, honorable, and wise lion who leads the Pridelands. Mufasa should command respect onstage and also show tenderness with his son, Simba. We will cast a mature actor who can convincingly portray the king.

A featured lioness, Mufasa's mate, and Simba's mother. She has a few speaking lines and provides an opportunity for an actor who can be maternal to Simba and leader of the lionesses.

The anxious yet loyal assistant to Mufasa who is always busy trying to do his duty. Zazu's lyrics are spoken rather than sung.

The antagonist of the show, is overcome with jealousy of his brother, Mufasa, and nephew, Simba. Cold-hearted and wickedly intelligent, he will stop at nothing to become king of the Pridelands. We will 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, we will opt for an actor over a singer.

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. We will cast a strong singer and dynamic performer in this role.

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 we will cast a more mature actor.

A courageous lion and Young Simba's best friend. She is not afraid to speak her mind. While Young Nala does sing a little, we will look for a strong female performer who can portray this confident cub.

Grows from a cub to a lioness before she confronts Scar, so we will cast a more mature actress.

A slick yet childish hyena who works for Scar. He would be the leader of the group if hyenas weren't so lazy. We will look for an outgoing and confident actor who can portray nastiness and gruffness. Banzai is always featured with Shenzi and Ed as a trio of trouble.

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 will need to be able to laugh loudly and long, as well as be menacing to Young Simba and Young Nala.

The third member of Scar's trio of lackeys. He has a loud, cackling laugh that is his only form of communication. Ed will be played by an actor who can laugh unabashedly and communicate through physicality and facial expressions rather than words.

Scar's army, helping carry out his evil plot to take over the Pridelands. Hyenas are mangy, mindless creatures who sing in "Be Prepared." We will cast actors who are able to sing the background parts of that song while playing the loud and raucous characters.

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 will be played by a charismatic actor who understands comic timing.

A kindhearted, sensitive warthog who enjoys his simple life of grubs and relaxation. We will cast an actor who can portray this loveable and loyal friend to Timon and Simba with deadpan humor.