The African savanna comes to life on stage with Simba, Rafiki, Mufasa, and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle... and back again, in this inspirational, coming-of-age tale.

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REHEARSALS  at Treehouse Theater

PERFORMANCES held at the Capitol Civic Centre

April 28-May 1, 2022

PRODUCTION STAFF

 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - Karen Rohrer

DIRECTOR - Missie Wendorf

    Mentor - Lisa Heili

MUSIC DIRECTOR - Shannon Meulbroek

    Assistant Music Director - Erin Nycz

CHOREOGRAPHERS - Katie Jo Shimulunas & Madde Gilmore

STAGE MANAGER - Danielle Frahm

COSTUME DESIGNER - Sara Schaller

MASKS/PUPPETS DESIGNERS - Brian & Ginger Van Ells, Lydia Snyder

SET DECORATOR - Erin Mikkelson

MASTER BUILDER - John Iannitello

MAKE UP DESIGNER - Margaret Iannitello

HAIR DESIGNER - Sarah Jimenez

LIGHTING DESIGNER - Lori Hebel

SOUND DESIGNER - Aaron Ludolph

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PARTICIPATION FEE

$200/student - due by Feb. 15

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    1 -- ONLINE (processing fees apply)

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    2 -- CHECK (payable to Treehouse Theater) mailed to PO Box 1722

               Manitowoc, WI  54221

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    3 -- DEBIT/CREDIT CARD (processing fees apply)

              at Treehouse Theater

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PRODUCTION CALENDAR

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PRE-AUDITION WORKSHOP (optional, no cost, no RSVP needed)

Sunday, January 2: 3-4 pm

 

AUDITIONS    (open to ages 8-18 / each 90 minute time slots) 

          Sunday, Jan. 23 -- noon-1:30 pm OR 1:30-3 pm

          Tuesday, Jan. 25 -- 5:30-7 pm OR 7-8:30 pm

          Thursday, Jan. 27 -- 5:30-7 pm OR 7-8:30 pm

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CALLBACKS

Sunday, Jan. 30, beginning at noon

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FULL CAST/CREW READ THRU

Saturday, Feb. 5, 10 am-2 pm

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REHEARSAL TIME FRAMES

Feb. 5 - April 23 

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-8 pm

Saturdays, 10 am - 2 pm

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Actor conflicts, both weekly and one-time, within these timeframes must be reported during registration or at Auditions.  The Production Team will develop the detailed Rehearsal Schedule developed AFTER Casting is complete, working around reported Actor Conflicts.  Excessive conflicts and/or absences will not be tolerated. 

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MOVE-IN / SET ASSEMBLY

        Sunday, April 24 

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TECH REHEARSAL

Sunday, April 24 -- 5-5:30 pm actors with microphones only / 5:30-8:30 pm full cast/crew

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DRESS REHEARSALS

Monday, April 25 - Wednesday, April 27

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PERFORMANCES

April 28 & 29 @ 7:00 pm

April 30 & May 1 @ 2:00 pm

SONG LIST

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Circle of Life with Nants'  Ingonyama - Company

Grasslands Chant - Company

The Lioness Hunt - Sarabi, Nala & Lionesses

I Just Can't Wait To Be King - Young Simba, Young Nala, Zazu, Ensemble

Be Prepared - Scar, Shenzi, Banzai, Ed & Hyenas

They Live In You - Mufasa, Ensemble

The Stampede - Ensemble

The Mourning - Sarabi, Nala, Rafiki, Lionesses

Hakuna Matata (Part 1) - Timon, Pumbaa, Ensemble

Hakuna Matata (Part 2) - Timon, Pumbaa, Young Simba, Ensemble

Shadowland - Nala, Lionesses, Rafiki

Can You Feel the Love Tonight - Timon, Pumbaa, Simba, Nala, Ensemble

He Lives In You - Rafiki, Ensemble

Luau Hawaiian Treat - Timon, Pumbaa

Finale - Company​

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ROLES 

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Rafiki - wise mandrill who acts as healer of the Pridelands and guides Simba on his journey home

Inhabitants of the Pridelands ~ giraffes, elephants, antelopes, wildebeest, and other creatures

Mufasa - strong, honorable, and wise lion who leads the Pridelands

Sarabi - featured lioness, Mufasa's mate, and Simba's mother

Zazu - anxious yet loyal assistant to Mufasa

Scar - overcome with jealousy of his brother, Mufasa, and nephew, Simba. Coldhearted and wickedly intelligent

Young Simba - adventurous and endearing cub who can't wait to be king

Simba - grows from a cub to a lion; matures into the next leader of the Pridelands

Lionesses - fierce hunters of the Pridelands and featured dancers

Young Nala - courageous female cub and Young Simba's best friend

Nala - grows from a cub to a lioness

Sarafina - featured Lioness and Nala's mother

Shenzi - Scar's trio of lackeys; sassy and selfish hyena

Banzai - Scar's trio of lackeys; slick yet childish hyena

Ed - Scar's trio of lackeys; loud, laughing hyena

Hyenas - Scar's mangy, mindless Army of hyenas

Timon - outcast meerkat who is afraid of his own shadow, but pretends to be confident and relaxed

Pumbaa - kindhearted, sensitive warthog who enjoys his simple life of grubs and relaxation

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