910 Washington St
P.O. Box 1722
Manitowoc, WI 54221
Karen Rohrer, Executive Director
Fall 2024 Home Stage MUSICAL
PERFORMANCES
SATURDAY, Nov. 2 - 2 pm & 4:30 pm
SUNDAY, Nov. 3 - 2 pm & 4:30 pm
LOCATION: Treehouse Theater HOME STAGE
910 Washington 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!
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Running Time: 30-40 minutes
PRODUCTION CREDITS
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Music and Lyrics by​
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Additional Music & Lyrics by
Lebo M. Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, & Hans Zimmer
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Book by
Roger Allers & Irene Mecchi​
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Based on the Broadway Production Directed by
Julie Taymor
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Presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
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TICKETS - $9
Limited seating for ages 4+, no infants please
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Available to cast families, AFTER Casting is complete
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HOME STAGE MUSICALS are a great way for students, ages 6-14, to explore the performing arts over SIX WEEKS
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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
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REHEARSAL TIMEFRAMES
Sept. 21 - Oct. 26
T/Th 6-7:30 pm and Saturdays 9:30-11 am
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REHEARSAL
SUNDAY, Oct. 27: 6-7:30 pm
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DRESS REHEARSALS
TUESDAY, Oct. 29, 4:30-7:30 pm
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 30, 4:30-7:30 pm
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PERFORMANCES
Nov. 2 & 3 at 2 pm & 4:30 pm
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AUDITIONS
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For every role are open to all interested youth, ages 6-14
up to 35 students will be cast
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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.
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Students only need to prepare ONE of these three songs:
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Ages 8-14 should REHEARSE AND MEMORIZE specific lines from within two show SCENES. This is optional for students ages 6 & 7​
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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
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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
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PRODUCER - Beth 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
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PARTICIPATION FEE
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$250/student due NO LATER THAN Oct. 5
*additional $50 late fee assessed after deadline*
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Scholarship applications ensure access to our programming for all interested youth ~ submission deadline is Oct. 1
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Fee includes all instruction, cast T-shirt (used as base costume), script, online access to the music files and post-show video
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Tickets to performances are NOT included and limit of six per family until all cast families have completed their first purchase
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1 -- ONLINE (processing fees apply)
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2 -- VENMO (@treehousetheater)
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3 -- CHECK (made payable to Treehouse Theater) and mailed to PO Box 1722, Manitowoc, WI 54221
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Please do not pay until your child is confirmed as a cast member