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01-28-2007, 12:30 AM
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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/disneyt...l/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. 20s 40s. 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 20s mid 30s. Strong ballet and jazz technique required. Be warmed up and ready to dance at 10am. Bring character shoes with heels. MEN: Early 20s mid 30s. 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 40s. 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 30s mid 40s. Mufasas brother and Simbas 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 30s mid 40s. 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 20s early 50s. 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 20s. 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 58 62. ADULT NALA: Late teens late 20s. 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 55 510 and in excellent physical shape. Must dance and/or move well. TIMON: Late 20s mid 30s. Wise cracking, New York urban comic character actor. Stand-up comedy experience is a plus. No taller than 58. Character singer. Must move well. PUMBAA: Late 20s mid 30s. Timons 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 30s mid 40s. 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 20s early 40s. 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 I found this inofrmation on a casting website. Break-a-leg, all! Last edited by Wendot; 01-28-2007 at 12:52 AM.. |
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01-29-2007, 10:34 AM
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Er, yes, Hans did write the incidental orchestral background music for the movie... And, what exactly does this have to do with --- SONGS BY Elton John/Tim Rice --- again? 
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