910 Washington St
P.O. Box 1722
Manitowoc, WI 54221
First Stage MUSICAL
PERFORMANCES
SATURDAY, Nov. 2 - 2 pm & 4:30 pm
SUNDAY, Nov. 3 - 2 pm
** LOCATION: UWGB-Manitowoc Theatre **
705 Viebahn St, Manitowoc
Based on the captivating movie and Broadway musical, see the African savanna spring to life on stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale!
Running Time: 30-40 minutes
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Music and Lyrics by
Additional Music & Lyrics by
Lebo M. Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, & Hans Zimmer
Book by
Roger Allers & Irene Mecchi
Based on the Broadway Production Directed by
Julie Taymor
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
TICKETS - $10
Ages 3+, no infants please
Open to the PUBLIC, with reserved seating
Purchase online (below) or at the UWGB-Manitowoc Box Office which opens one hour prior to each performance
FIRST STAGE MUSICALS are a great way for students, ages 6-14, to explore the performing arts over SIX WEEKS
CONSIDER AUDITIONING FOR THIS MUSICAL if you/your child (ages 6-14):
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loves to sing, dance, and perform for others
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has a genuine interest in checking out music theater
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wants to gain more confidence with performing on stage
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wants to learn LIFE SKILLS (listening, structure, responsibility, and working as a team)
PRODUCTION CALENDAR
AUDITION TIME SLOTS
Sept. 15: noon-1 pm, 1:30-2:30 pm, 3-4 pm
Sept. 17: 6-7 pm
REHEARSAL TIMEFRAMES
Sept. 21 - Oct. 26
T/Th 6-7:30 pm and Saturdays 9:30-11 am
REHEARSAL
SUNDAY, Oct. 27: 6-7:30 pm
DRESS REHEARSALS
TUESDAY, Oct. 29, 4:30-7:30 pm
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 30, 4:30-7:30 pm
PERFORMANCES
Nov. 2 at 2 pm & 4:30 pm
Nov. 3 at 2 pm
AUDITIONS
For every role are open to all interested youth, ages 6-14
up to 35 students will be cast
Students should REHEARSE AND MEMORIZE specific measures from within a SHOW SONG ~ links to sheet music are below and links to the music tracks will be attached to your Audition confirmation email. SONGS #1 and #2 are for all ages while SONG #3 is more challenging and recommended for older students and those interested in being considered for solo/speaking role.
Students only need to prepare ONE of these three songs:
Ages 8-14 should REHEARSE AND MEMORIZE specific lines from within two show SCENES. This is optional for students ages 6 & 7
SONG LIST
One By One
Circle of Life
I Just Can't Wait to be King
Be Prepared
Hakuna Matata
Can You Feel The Love Tonight
He Lives In You
Luau Hawaiian Treat
Finale
Bows
ROLES
Rafikis (5)
Mufasa
Sarabi
Zazu
Scar
Young Simba
Simba
Young Nala
Nala
Banzai, Shenzi, Ed
Hyena Ensemble
Timon
Pumbaa
Prideland Animals, Jungle
PRODUCTION STAFF
PRODUCER - Elizabeth Schoepp
DIRECTOR - Stephanie Maertz
MUSIC DIRECTOR - Ginger Van Ells
CHOREOGRAPHER - Tanya Kakuk
STAGE MANAGER - Quintella Groothoff
COSTUMES - Margaret Iannitello
MAKE UP DESIGN - Morgan Wiesner
SET DECOR & HAIR DESIGN - Missie Wendorf
LIGHTING DESIGN - Aundrea Winkle
SOUND DESIGN - Jeff Brandenburg
PARTICIPATION FEE
$250/student due NO LATER THAN Oct. 5
*additional $50 late fee assessed after deadline*
Scholarship applications ensure access to our programming for all interested youth ~ submission deadline is Oct. 1
Fee includes all instruction, cast T-shirt (used as base costume), script, online access to the music files and post-show video
Tickets to performances are NOT included
1 -- ONLINE (processing fees apply)
2 -- VENMO (@treehousetheater)
3 -- CHECK (made payable to Treehouse Theater) and mailed to PO Box 1722, Manitowoc, WI 54221
Please do not pay until your child is confirmed as a cast member