Casting Boys and Girls for "The Lion King Jr." Show

Audition for "The Lion King Jr.". Invite current 3rd-9th graders to audition for summer youth production. Please see the details below. Additional info: Readings: All auditionees will be asked to “cold read” from the script, provided at auditions. Choreography: A short dance combination will be taught and performed during auditions. Wear appropriate clothing and shoes that you can comfortably and safely dance in. Please bring a water bottle with you. CALLBACKS Callbacks are not anticipated, however, if the Director needs to see more, you will be brought back on Wednesday, May 7th at 6:00 pm. Both students and their guardians will be contacted if they are being asked to attend callbacks. Callbacks are not a guarantee of a role, also please do not be discouraged if you do not get a callback. If you are cast, there is a $75.00 participation fee for this production. Scholarships (partial or full) are available if needed. Please contact a producer if you need a scholarship. REHEARSALS A read-through/parent meeting will take place soon after the cast has been selected. This will allow the production team to clearly outline expectations of the team, cast and parents. The cast members will be given their scripts so that they can begin working on their role. (date to be determined) Rehearsals for this production will begin June 2nd at the Franke Center, Marshall, Michigan. Rehearsals run Monday-Friday 4-6 pm at the Franke Center, Marshall, Michigan. There will be no rehearsal July 4th There will be no rehearsal July 10th-11th due to our high school production, Sound of Music opening. ** Conflicts will need to be listed on your audition sheet in order for them to be honored. ** Starting with Load in (July 13), ALL cast members must be present, no exceptions. Thursday, July 24, 2025 @ 7:30 pm Friday, July 25, 2025 @ 7:30 pm Saturday, July 26, 2025 @ 2:30 pm If interested, please apply.