FESTIVAL OF THE LION KING Equity Ensemble Dancers (All genders) - Walt Disney World Company Auditions

FESTIVAL OF THE LION KING - Equity video submissions - Dancers

Walt Disney World Company | Lake Buena Vista, FL

CONTRACT

Walt Disney World
$25.00 per hour - includes potential Equity pension, Equity 401K, & Disney health.

SEEKING

Equity dancers for FESTIVAL OF THE LION KING (See breakdown).
We will be casting for potential Full-Time and Sub/Casual-Temporary positions.
Join the inhabitants of the Pride Lands for this African-inspired celebration of The Lion King featuring songs from the film! This original musical theatre production is performed live in the Harambe Theater, a state-of-the-art, indoor, 1500-seat theatre-in-the-round in Disney's Animal Kingdom®, at the Walt Disney World®â€¯Resort near Orlando, FL.

SUBMISSION

INSTRUCTIONS

Please visit the audition posting at DisneyAuditions.com to see the SUBMISSION AND ONLINE AUDITION CHECK-IN

INSTRUCTIONS

SUBMIT TO

PERSONNEL

OTHER DATES

Potential in-person callbacks will be held January 11 in New York, NY and January 24 in Orlando, FL. Candidates must be available for one of the in-person calls to be considered. Candidates who are invited to the callback will be contacted by December 19. Potential rehearsals are early March 2026.

OTHER

Upon signing of Walt Disney World® Individual Employment Contract, candidates are eligible to immediately apply for membership in Actors' Equity Association.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.

BREAKDOWN

FESTIVAL OF THE LION KING - Dancers

Video of the audition combination -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SHLI1oXXHw

Audio recording of the audition track -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=111&v=UsR08cY8k0A&feature=youtu.be

SEEKING:

These characters are confident in themselves as individuals, their relationships with each other, and the rest of the inhabitants of the Pride Lands. Their passion for entertaining and sharing the Lion King story and culture with their audience drives their performances.

Maji – She is an ethereal and curious bird with a spirited nature. This role possesses excellent ballet technique with solid partnering skills and be comfortable performing aerial routines that involve flying at high altitudes.

Moto – Displays a strong physical presence, but he also expresses a tender and gentle persona when dancing with Maji. Possesses excellent ballet technique with solid partnering skills. This character performs extensive overhead lifts. For safety purposes, upper body strength is essential to perform this role.