Spring 2022 MUSICAL
Opens Jan. 1, 2022
The African savannah 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 ageless and inspirational, coming-of-age tale.
REHEARSALS held at Treehouse Theater
PERFORMANCES are April 28-May 1, 2022, held at the Capitol Civic Centre
PRODUCTION STAFF
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - Karen Rohrer
DIRECTOR -
Assistant Director -
MUSIC DIRECTOR -
Assistant Music Director -
CHOREOGRAPHER -
STAGE MANAGER -
Assistant Stage Manager -
COSTUME DESIGNER -
MASKS & PUPPETS DESIGNER -
SET DESIGNER -
SET DECORATOR -
MASTER BUILDER -
MAKE UP DESIGNER -
HAIR DESIGNER -
LIGHTING DESIGNER - Lori Hebel
SOUND DESIGNER - Aaron & Katie Ludolph
PARTICIPATION FEE
$200/student - due by Feb. 15
1 -- ONLINE (processing fees apply)
2 -- CHECK (payable to Treehouse Theater) mailed to PO Box 1722
Manitowoc, WI 54221
PRODUCTION CALENDAR
PRE-AUDITION WORKSHOP (optional, no cost, no RSVP needed)
Sunday, January 2: 3-4 pm
AUDITIONS (Open to ages 10-18 / 90 minute time slots)
Thursday, Jan. 27 -- 6:00-7:30 pm OR 7:30-9:00 pm
Saturday, Jan. 29 -- 10:00-11:30 am, noon-1:30 pm, OR 2:00-3:30 pm
CALLBACKS
Sunday, Jan. 30, beginning at noon
FULL CAST/CREW READ THRU
Tuesday, February 1, 6-8 pm
REHEARSAL TIME FRAMES
Feb. 3 - April 23
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-8 pm
Saturdays, 10 am - 2 pm
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.
MOVE-IN / SET ASSEMBLY
Sunday, April 24
TECH REHEARSAL
Sunday, April 24
DRESS REHEARSALS
Monday, April 25 - Wednesday, April 27
PERFORMANCES
April 28 & 29 @ 6:30 pm
April 30 & May 1 @ 2:00 pm
SONG LIST
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
ROLES
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