THE LION KING OPEN Child Performers - National Tour Auditions

THE LION KING (Rafiki National Tour) NYC OPEN Call for Kids

Disney Theatrical Productions

AUDITION DATE

May 20, 2017

10:00 am (EDT)

Sign-in begins at 9am. Sign-in ends at 11am. The Audition end time is TBD and will end when the producer closes the call.

CONTRACT

Production (Disney) $1974/week min

SEEKING

Children ages 9-12, between 50”-58” in height, who can sing, dance, and act to play the African lion cubs Simba and Nala. We encourage children of all backgrounds to attend. No performance experience necessary.

PREPARATION

TO PREPARE: Be prepared to be taught the last verse of JUST CAN’T WAIT TO BE KING. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Parents or guardians must remain at the audition site at all times. Please be prepared to wait.

WE ENCOURAGE SINGERS OF ALL CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS TO ATTEND THIS CALL.

Pianist provided.
Bring a picture and resume, stapled together or a list of performance experience.

LOCATION

Apollo Theatre

253 E 125th St

New York, NY 10035

PERSONNEL

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
Casting: Mark Brandon, CSA/Binder Casting

OTHER

For audition information: www.lionkingcasting.com

It is always best to attend in person but if you are unable to attend this call, please submit a video audition via our website or send a headshot/resume ASAP to:

Binder Casting
Attn: The Lion King
630 Ninth Avenue, Suite 807
New York, NY 10036

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

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 attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.