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Fafau
01-28-2007, 12:30 AM
February 2007
The Lion King Audition

Disney Theatrical Productions is holding The Lion King open casting call for children at the National Black Theatre in Harlem, New York. The highly successful and award-winning Broadway and touring productions of The Lion King will be holding this call in February. We encourage children of all cultural backgrounds to attend.
CHILDREN
We are seeking children ages 9-12, with a maximum height of 58", who can sing, dance and act to play the African lion cubs Simba and Nala. No performance experience necessary.

PREPARE: Be prepared to be taught the last verse of "I Just Can't Wait to Be King." All children must be accompanied by parent/guardian, who must remain at the audition site at all times.
WHEN:
Saturday, February 10, 2007
Sign in 9:00 am
Auditions begin: 10:00 am
Sign in no later than 11:30 am
WHERE:
National Black Theatre
2031-33 Fifth Avenue @ 125th Street
Harlem, New York 10035
If you are unable to attend these auditions, send a headshot and a resume ASAP to:
Binder Casting, att. The Lion King
321 W 44th Street, Suite 606, New York, NY 10036




I found this information on http://disney.go.com/theatre/disneytheatrical/casting.html. Break-a-leg, everybody who auditions!

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

6 MONTH REQUIRED SINGERS CALL


Producers: Walt Disney Theatrical Productions

Director: Robert Jess Roth

Music: Alan Menken

Lyrics: Howard Ashman/ Tim Rice

Book: Linda Woolverton

Choreographer: Matt West

Music Supervisor: Michael Kosarin



AUDITIONS: Thursday, January 25, 2007

10:00am – Women

2:00pm – Men

Ripley Grier

520 8th Avenue

Sign in: Studio 17D



CHORUS CALL PROCEDURES WILL BE IN EFFECT





SEEKING: Male and female singers. 20’s – 40’s. All vocal ranges and physical types. Seeking singers with legit Broadway voices for ensemble positions and to understudy principal roles.



TO PREPARE: Prepare an uptempo or ballad that shows off your voice and range. Standard Broadway music is best. Please do not sing material from BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Tenors with a high “C” should be prepared to sing up to a “C”. Women should be prepared to show their belt and head (Soprano and alto) voices.



Bring sheet music. Pianist provided.

Bring a picture and resume, stapled together.

All ethnicities are encouraged to attend this call.

Non-equity performers will be seen, time permitting.



BEAUTY AND THE BEAST



6 MONTH REQUIRED EQUITY DANCER CALL



Broadway

Production Contract

Producers: Walt Disney Theatrical Productions

Director: Robert Jess Roth

Music: Alan Menken

Lyrics: Howard Ashman/Tim Rice

Book: Linda Woolverton

Choreographer: Matt West

Music Supervisor: Michael Kosarin





AUDITIONS: Tuesday, January 30, 2007

10am – Female Dancers

2pm – Male Dancers

Ripley Grier Studios

520 8th Avenue

Sign in: Studio 16U



CHORUS CALL PROCEDURES WILL BE IN EFFECT



SEEKING DANCERS WHO SING VERY WELL



WOMEN: Early 20’s – mid 30’s. Strong ballet and jazz technique required. Be warmed up and ready to dance at 10am. Bring character shoes with heels.

MEN: Early 20’s – mid 30’s. Strong ballet and jazz technique required. In addition, some roles require strong acrobatic skills. Be warmed up and ready to dance at 2pm. Bring jazz shoes or sneakers. Seeking strong baritones and tenors.



MEN AND WOMEN: Be prepared to sing, if asked. Prepare an uptempo or ballad that shows off your voice and range. Standard Broadway is best. Women should be prepared to show belt and head voices.



Bring sheet music. Pianist provided.

Bring a picture and resume, stapled together.

All ethnicities are encouraged to attend this call.

Non-equity performers will be seen, time permitting.




LION KING


6 MONTH REQUIRED EQUITY PRINCIPAL CALL



BVTVI/AEA Production Contract

Broadway and National Tours

Producers: Buena Vista Theatrical Group

Director: Julie Taymor

Songs by: Elton John/Tim Rice

Additional Music: Hans Zimmer/Lebo M/ Mark Mancina/Jay Rifkin

Book: Irene Mecchi/Roger Allers

Choreographer: Garth Fagan




AUDITIONS: Tuesday, February 6, 2007

Ripley Grier

520 Eighth Avenue

Sign in: Studio 10D



NOTE: ACTORS SHOULD BE PHYSICALLY LIMBER AND MUST MOVE WELL.



We are seeking strong male and female singers who move very well – late teens – mid 40’s. Please prepare a brief pop/R&B/rock song that shows off voice and range unless character singer is notated in breakdown below, in which case, prepare something appropriate for that character. We are looking for future replacements for all roles as well as strong singers for the ensemble who cover principal roles. Bring sheet music, pianist provided. Bring picture and resume stapled together. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE ACTORS OF ALL CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS TO ATTEND THIS CALL.



SEEKING:



SCAR: Early 30’s – mid 40’s. Mufasa’s brother and Simba’s uncle. Evil and maniacal but still capable of humor and high style. Scar will do anything to be the King of the Pridelands. This role requires an exceptional actor (Classical training is helpful) who is also a character singer.



MUFASA: Mid 30’s – mid 40’s. The King of the African Pridelands. Regal, omnipotent and powerful. Must be in great physical condition and have an excellent, rich baritone voice.



RAFIKI: Late 20’s – early 50’s. A soulful, but comedic, spritied, African female baboon. Sings “The Circle of Life”. Must possess an excellent, rich unique South African style belt voice.



ADULT SIMBA: Late teens – late 20’s. Male actor/singer to play the African lion, Simba. This actor must have *** appeal, charm and an urban sensibility as well as a strong pop/rock singing voice. Should be a high baritone and able to sing to an “A”. Must be in excellent physical condition and dance and/or move very well. Should be 5’8” – 6’2”.



ADULT NALA: Late teens – late 20’s. Female actor/singer to play the African lion, Nala. Must have *** appeal, charm and be very attractive. Should have excellent pop belt to an “E”. Must be 5’5 – 5’10” and in excellent physical shape. Must dance and/or move well.



TIMON: Late 20’s – mid 30’s. Wise cracking, New York urban comic character actor. Stand-up comedy experience is a plus. No taller than 5’8”. Character singer. Must move well.



PUMBAA: Late 20’s – mid 30’s. Timon’s sidekick. Not so bright but loveable warthog. Should also have strong comedic skills. Larger, but not obese, is preferred. Character singer. A gravelly distinctive voice is good.



ZAZU: Early 30’s – mid 40’s. A somewhat befuddled, English parrot with a cynical outlook on life but still has his priorities straight. Actor must possess strong comedic skills. Character singer.



SHENZI (Female), BANZAI (Male) AND ED (Male): Late 20’s – early 40’s. Funny, maniacal hyenas. Street smart and urban. Must have strong rock and roll singing voices and must move well. Ed will also cover Timon and Zazu.





For additional audition information:

WWW.LIONKINGCASTING.COM (http://WWW.LIONKINGCASTING.COM)


I found this inofrmation on a casting website. Break-a-leg, all!

DerekJ
01-28-2007, 01:09 AM
(...Um, weren't they closing B&B when Mermaid comes in?)

Annaso
01-28-2007, 01:11 AM
(...Um, weren't they closing B&B when Mermaid comes in?)

Yeah, I heard that also...maybe this is before it closes? Or maybe it's not the B'way version!

Fafau
01-28-2007, 06:04 PM
Yeah, I heard that also...maybe this is before it closes? Or maybe it's not the B'way version!

I wouldn't know, I just found this on the internet and know that there are people here on the fan site that are into acting, so I kinda figured they might like this....

Chaelle
01-29-2007, 03:57 AM
58"?! That stinks, I'm too tall, and not the age anyways.
~Chaelle

CapnOlaf
01-29-2007, 04:08 AM
Woo,
Orginal score composed by Hans Zimmer and Mark Mancina.
Coolio.

iShadow
01-29-2007, 04:27 AM
Woo,
Orginal score composed by Hans Zimmer and Mark Mancina.
Coolio.

Someone say "coolio"? Well I'm here now! LOL xD

So, how can we confirm this info as true?

CapnOlaf
01-29-2007, 05:23 AM
I can believe it's true,
I like the score that Hans Zimmer composes,
Though I don't want to audition for any parts.

Caterpillar AEIOU
01-29-2007, 06:21 AM
I knew about this too, it is for the touring company.

Beauty & The Beast is closing on broadway soon.
It is being replaced by "The Little Mermaid"!

DerekJ
01-29-2007, 10:34 AM
Woo,
Orginal score composed by Hans Zimmer and Mark Mancina.
Coolio.


Er, yes, Hans did write the incidental orchestral background music for the movie...

And, what exactly does this have to do with
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SONGS BY Elton John/Tim Rice
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again? :confused:

CapnOlaf
01-30-2007, 10:43 AM
Well, Hans Zimmer did help compose the songs.