ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ADMITTED.
Seeking strong male-identifying and female-identifying singers who move very well for “The Lion King” production. More details are below.
Additional information:
Callback Dates: February – April 2024.
Rehearsals Begin: September 9, 2024.
Shows Begin: November 2, 2024.
Contract Type: 1-year CAEA contract, A+ House.
Please prepare either a brief, classic R&B, pop or rock & roll song of your choosing that showcases your voice range OR pick one of the songs provided. “Greatest Love Of All” (Soprano or Alto Keys) or “Overjoyed” (Tenor or Bass Keys). If the character singer is notated, please prepare something appropriate for that character or prepare your own unique take of the songs provided.
If you choose to sing your own material, please sing along with an accompaniment-only track.
If singing one of the provided songs, you will find sheet music and melody/accompaniment tracks.
When recording your video, please use the accompaniment-only track (without melody). Please DO NOT sing music from THE LION KING or any standard Broadway theater music.
Please, see the attachment.
When taping, you MUST film horizontally with good lighting and clear sound. At the beginning of your video, please include a slate with your name, height, full body pan (head to toe) and location. Also, attach your head shot (a snapshot is fine) and resume to your submission.
9 Project roles
Scar
Male
26
-
44
y.o.
All ethnicities
He/Him. A lion. Mufasa’s.
Application deadline closed.
Mufasa
Male
35
-
45
y.o.
All ethnicities
He/Him. An African lion. The King of the African Pridelands. Simba’s father and Scar’s brother. Regal, omnipotent and powerful. A true leader. Must have physical strength and an excellent, rich baritone singing and speaking voice.
Application deadline closed.
Adult Simba
Male
26
-
29
y.o.
All ethnicities
He/Him. An African lion. On his journey to find his purpose and ultimately face his destiny to be King. Must be charismatic as well as a strong pop/rock singing voice. Should be a high baritone with a sustained “A4”. Must be in excellent physical condition as well as be able to dance and/or move very well.
Application deadline closed.
Adult Nala
Female
26
-
29
y.o.
All ethnicities
She/Her. 5'4" and up. A lion. Best friends with Simba, and later their friendship deepens into love. Tradition dictates that one day she will be Queen. Should have excellent pop belt with a sustained “E5.” Must be charismatic and charming and be in excellent physical condition, as well as the ability to dance/and or move well.
Application deadline closed.
Timon
Male
26
-
29
y.o.
All ethnicities
He/Him. A wise-cracking meerkat. Character actor with comedic skills and strong New York/Brooklyn dialects. No taller than 5’8”. Character singer. Actor must move well and be comfortable operating a puppet.
Application deadline closed.
Pumbaa
Male
26
-
29
y.o.
All ethnicities
He/Him. Not so bright but lovable warthog. Timon’s sidekick. Sympathetic and warm-hearted. Should also have strong comedic skills. Somewhat larger frame or body type is preferred. Character singer with a big-hearted distinctive voice is preferred.
Application deadline closed.
Zazu
Male
30
-
34
y.o.
All ethnicities
He/Him. A parrot-like bird (or a hornbill). Mufasa’s trusted advisor. A proper and somewhat befuddled, English butler with a cynical outlook on life but completely dedicated to the King. Must possess strong comedic skills. Character singer. Actor must be comfortable operating a puppet.
Application deadline closed.
Shenzi and Banzai
Both genders
25
-
39
y.o.
All ethnicities
Shenzi She/Her & BANZAI He/Him. Part of the trio of Hyenas. Always on the lookout for someone to taunt, tease or threaten. Street smart and maniacal. Must have strong rock and roll singing voices, move well and be comfortable operating a puppet.
Application deadline closed.
Ed
Male
26
-
39
y.o.
All ethnicities
He/Him. Part of the trio of hyenas. Follows the lead of Shenzi and Banzai with enthusiasm and dedication but can be evil and maniacal. Communicates in complete nonsense language but is still completely understood. Must have strong rock and roll singing voice with extended falsetto. Actors must move well and be comfortable operating a puppet. Ed will also cover Timon and Zazu.
