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Algonquin Middle School
2018 - 2019
MUSICAL AUDITION PACKET
Directors: Mrs. Sye & Ms. Pendola
Choreographer: Ms. Millard
Production Design: Mrs. Butler
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PRIOR to auditioning so AMS thatMUSICAL 2016 - 2017 the commitment you are
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making to the cast and crew!Audition Information for
The Lion King Jr.
Dear AMS Students & Families,
Congratulations for taking the first step towards joining the cast for Algonquin Middle
School’s production of The Lion King Jr.!
Enclosed you will find all the information you need to know before auditioning for the AMS
musical, including:
- Important dates and times (for meetings, rehearsals, performances, and auditions)
- Information regarding rehearsals and participation fees
- Materials to bring to your audition
- Audition song suggestions/Audition monologues
- A list of character roles in The Lion King Jr.
- Audition Form/Parent Volunteer Form
Visit our show website: www.AMSMusical.Weebly.Com
Please look over the material with a parent or guardian prior to your audition. Fill out,
sign, and bring the final page of this packet to your audition. If you or your parents have
any questions or concerns, I will be more than happy to address them via email or phone.
The Cast list will be posted Friday, December 7th on AMSMusicl.Weebly.com after 5 PM
Thank you for taking an interest in this year’s production!
Good Luck!
Mrs. Colleen Sye Ms. Jackie Pendola
Choir Teacher & Musical Director Band Teacher & Co-Director
Colleen.Sye@D300.org Jackie.Pendola@D300.orgAudition Dates & Times
Optional Informational Meeting & Monday, December 3rd Choir Room,
Audition Workshop 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. Room 106
Cast Auditions Tuesday, December 4th OR
(sign-up for a timeslot Choir Room,
Wednesday, December 5th Room 106
outside room 106 – choir room) 3:45 – 6:00 p.m.
Call-backs Thursday, December 6th Choir Room,
(upon director’s request) 3:45 – 6:00 p.m. Room 106
There will be an informational PARENT MEETING for parents of cast &
crew members Wednesday, December 12th at 5:00 p.m. in the library
The Lion King Jr. – Performance Dates
These dates are all MANDETORY for all Cast & Crew
Tech Week March 4th – 7th 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Jacobs High School Auditorium
Night Rehearsals March 11th – 13th 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Opening Performance
Thursday, March 14th – 7:00 p.m. Jacobs High School Auditorium
(Grandparent’s Night)
Performance Friday, March 15th – 7:00 p.m. Jacobs High School Auditorium
Closing Matinee Saturday, March 16th – Noon Jacobs High School Auditorium
Rehearsals:
Cast rehearsals will take place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays beginning on
December 11th. Most rehearsals will be 3:55 – 5:30 pm, though some rehearsals may be
scheduled for before school (8:00am – 8:45am). Not all cast members will be needed at
every rehearsal; a monthly calendar will be sent home!
Participation Fee: Participation Fee
Breakdown:
Students cast in the show will be required to pay a
$10 – Show T-shirt
participation fee of $45. This fee will be due during the first
$10 – Celebration Party
week of rehearsals. We are renting costumes for the entire
$25 – Costume rental & supplies
cast this year!What do I bring to/prepare for my audition?
Completed audition form (found at the end of this packet)
30 – 45 seconds of a Musical Theater – style song
One of the monologues found on the next page, memorized
Song Selection
For your audition, you will prepare 30 – 45 seconds of any Broadway style song. This song
must be memorized and will be performed a Cappella (without background music). This
can include any Disney songs, songs from musicals or other well-known tunes. For
o “Happy Birthday” example: o “Amazing Grace”
o “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” o “Do, a Deer”
o “Hakuna Matata” (from The Lion King) o “Halleluiah”
o “A Whole New World” (from Aladdin) o “How Far I’ll Go” (from Moana)
o “Let it Go” (from Frozen) o “Tomorrow” (from Annie)
Songs from the Show
If you are having a hard time selecting a song to sing for, you may sing a song from The Lion
King Jr. We will learn these together at the Audition workshop on December 3rd.
Hakuna Matata (Male or Female)
Sung by Timon, Pumba, & Simba
Hakuna Matata, what a wonderful phrase
Hakuna Matat, ain’t no passing craze
It means no worries for the rest of your days
It’s our problem free philosophy: Hakuna Matata
He Lives in You (Male or Female)
Sung by Rafiki, Mufasa, & Sarabi
He lives in you, he lives in me
He watches over everything we see
Into the water, into the truth
In your reflection, he lives in you!Monologue Options You will choose one of the following monologues from the show to recite at your audition. Your monologue must be memorized and please feel free to add movement! I suggest using Thanksgiving Break to memorize the monologue of your choosing. At the audition workshop on December 3rd, should you choose to attend, we will go over some acting tips. Monologue #1 (Female or Male): Timon (speaking to Simba when they first meet): Ah, you’re an outcast! That’s great! So are we! Ya know, in times like this, you gotta put your behind in your past…no, no, no that’s not it…you gotta put your past behind ya! Look, kid, bad things happen, and you can’t do anything about it. Right? Wrong! When the world turns its back on you, you turn your back on the world! Repeat after me: Hakuna Matata! Monologue #2 (Female or Male): Scar (speaking to the Lionesses after Mufasa’s death and Simba runs away): Mufasa’s death is a terrible tragedy. But to lose Simba, too…For me, it is a deep, personal loss. So it is with a heavy heart that I assume the throne. Yet out of the ashes of this tragedy, we shall rise to greet the dawning of a new era – in which lion and hyena come together in a great and glorious future! Monologue #3 (Female): Nala (trying to convince Simba to come home after she finds him): Simba, I don’t understand. You’ve been alive all this time. Why didn’t you come back to Pride Rock? Scar let the hyenas take over the Pridelands! Everything’s destroyed. There’s no food, no water. If we go back together we can do something about it. What’s happened to you? You’re not the Simba I remember… Monologue #4 (Male): Mufasa (explaining the role of a king to Young Simba): A king’s time as ruler rises and falls like the sun. One day, Simba, the sun will set on my time here and will rise with you as the new king. As king, you need to understand that everything exists in a delicate balance and respect all creatures – from the crawling ant to the leaping antelope. When we die, our bodies become the grass, and the antelope eat the grass. Everything is connected in the great circle of life.
Character List and Descriptions
Acting Intensive Roles:
Singing & Acting Intensive Roles:
ZAZU – Male or Female
RAFIKI – Female Mufasa’s personal assistant. Very uptight and
A wise baboon with a quirky personality. Several organized. A bird. Zazu is a large speaking role.
long vocal solos & strong acting.
BANZAI – Male or Female
YOUNG SIMBA – Male One of Scar’s leading Hyenas. Acts tough when
A young lion who can’t wait for his turn to be Scar is not around. Several spoken lines.
king. Several vocal solos & strong acting.
SHENZI – Male or Female
SIMBA – Male One of Scar’s leading Hyenas. Acts tough when
Grown-up Simba is conflicted about his destiny. Scar is not around. Several spoken lines.
Several vocal solos & strong acting.
ED – Male or Female
SCAR – Male or Female One of Scar’s leading Hyenas. Not the smartest
Simba’s Uncle who is desperate to steel the Hyena. This is a very physical and comedic role.
throne. Several vocal solos & strong acting.
SARAFINA – Female
MUFASA – Male Nala’s mother. Has a small speaking part, but is a
Simba’s father and king of Pride Rock. A strong featured Lioness throughout the show.
presence. Several vocal solos & strong acting
YOUNG NALA – Female ENSEMBLES:
Simba’s best friend. She is adventurous and
loving. Some vocal solos & strong acting. LIONESSES
10 - 12 strong singers and dancers that are
NALA – Female
featured in many songs throughout the show
Grown-up Nala is desperate to support her pride.
Many vocal solos & strong acting. HYENAS
16 physical actors. Scars minions who are
TIMON – Male or Female
featured in scenes and songs throughout the show
A meercat with confidence who is very funny and
likable. Several vocal solos & funny acting. AFRICAN ANIMALS
Zebras (6), Giraffes (2), Gazelles (4), Birds (7),
PUMBA – Male or Female
Elephants, Monkeys (3), Cheetah, Rhinos, and
A warthog who is best friends with Timon enjoys
Wildebeests that make up the pride lands. These
simple living. Several vocal solos & funny acting.
actors will have very intense costumes and will
SARABI – Female need to be physical actors.
Simba’s mother. Stands up to Scar after Mufasa’s GRASSLAND TRIBES
death. One featured singing solo & strong acting.
This ensemble will represent various nature
components of the African Pride Lands.The Lion King Jr.
Audition form
Name: ______________________________________________ Grade: _________
I would like to be considered for the part(s) of: _______________________________________
If not cast in the roles you listed above, would you accept other roles? Yes No
If you are chosen to be part of the ensemble, what kind of animal would you enjoy playing
(circle at least one below)?
Lioness Hyena Zebra Giraffe Monkey Other: ____________
Briefly summarize any musical theater/acting/dance experience you have: _______________
______________________________________________________________________________
Please list your involvement in all any sports, clubs, etc…
(Please include if you are planning on trying out for a Spring sport/activity like Wrestling)
Sport/Club/Activity Date/Time of Meetings/Practices
Ex: AMS Girls Basketball Team Ex: Monday/Wednesday after school
READ THE FOLLOWING COMMITMENTS AND SIGN BELOW IF YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO TERMS:
- I understand that, if I am cast, I will be expected to attend all rehearsals and performances listed in the
audition information packet.
- I understand that if I have more 3 or more unexcused absences, I may be dismissed from the show.
- I understand that, I will be required to pay a $45 participation fee, due by Thursday, December 20th
- I understand that if I quit the show after being cast, I may have to pay a fee of $30 to cover the cost of
my rental costume that is being paid for by AMS.
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