We know that we say all of this every year, but HONESTLY, this was an extremely difficult process because we had so many talented youth auditioning. Everyone did such a great job (making our jobs that much harder)! We were excited to see everyone strive to do his/her best!!!  We hope that anyone who did not get a role this year will definitely keep trying and that we will see you back at auditions next year!!!

For those of you who are in the cast, congratulations! This week, your first rehearsal is Tuesday, April 25th from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm at the Elementary School – 1800 Lindenthal Highland, Il 62249. Students can ONLY BRING WATER. Be sure to check this posting for changes and updates. Over the next few days our Producer, Michele, will be adding parents to the facebook page and updates will be posted on there.

If you are not willing to accept your role, please send a private message on Facebook Messenger to the director, GENTRY FIFER NESSEL, no later than this evening, Monday, April 24th.

During the read-through on Tuesday, April 25th, there will also be a MANDATORY PARENTS’ MEETING. Bring your $45 fee with you that evening.

Now, DRUM-ROLL please……………  Here is your cast list for 2017’s DISNEY’S THE LION KING JR!!!!!

Disney’s The Lion King Jr. Cast List:

Mtoa/Rafiki:          Anna Bruss and Julia English

Young Simba:       Noah Macam

Simba:                   Dakota Driemeyer

Young Nala:          Madison Autry

Nala:                       Katie Schwarz

Mufasa:                 Julia Graham

Sarabi:                    Julia McPhillips

Zazu:                        Talon Vrell

Sarafina:                 Fayth Whicker

Scar:                          Spencer Powers

Banzai:                     Brandon Eye

Shenzi:                     Julia Beil

Ed:                             Caleb Stratton

Timon:                      Autumn Meyer

Pumbaa:                  Patrick Boulanger

FEATURED

Lionesses:

Haylie Gombos, Carleigh Robinson, Mikayla Smith and Londyn Celuch

Lion Cubs:

Emma Gualandi and Wilson Boulanger

Ostrich:

Justina Thomae

Hyenas:

Amara Vrell, Eliza Keth, Brooke Rheaume and Roxy Daugherty

Gazelles:

Morgan Macam, Haleigh Perry and Mya Thomilson

Mouse:

Mae Rose Taylor

ENSEMBLE

Giraffes:

Madyson Whicker, Lily Niebrugge and Gracie Powers

Zebras:

Sophia Rogier, Ryann Krotz, Jayden Blackwell, Natalie Goggin and Macey Golder

Elephants:

Brandon Adolph and Addyson Goodwin

Birds:

Katherine Empson, Kendal Devlin, Emma Hook and Bethany Williamson

Cheetahs:

Joshua Knobloch, Caleb Knobloch, and Christian Knobloch

Hippos:

Lizzy Rheaume, Hunter Gombos and Samuel Kukowski