The Experience
By registering for this Broadway KIDS Academy Production, your cast member will participate in a fun introduction to musical theatre: singing, dancing, and acting while working towards a culminating production of Disney's The Lion King KIDS.
Through full cast and small group rehearsals, cast members will receive training in acting, singing, and dance technique. They will learn theatrical terminology and etiquette, and they will build confidence and explore their creative side in a brave, encouraging, and challenging environment. At this level, we will focus on finding our speaking and singing voices to portray characters, projection, understanding physical space on stage, and using our movement to tell the story.
At the end of our rehearsal time together, cast members will showcase their learning in their production of Disney's The Lion King KIDS!
About The Lion King KIDS
Disney’s The Lion King KIDS. tells the story of the epic adventures of a curious cub named Simba as he struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and his destiny as king. Along the way, the young lion encounters a colorful cast of characters including spunky lioness Nala, charismatic meerkat Timon, and loveable warthog Pumbaa. To claim his rightful place on the throne and save his beloved Pridelands, Simba must find his inner strength and confront his wicked Uncle Scar.
The Lion King KIDS features classic songs from the Broadway musical and animated feature film, including “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “He Lives in You,” and “Hakuna Matata.”
Tuition & Other Costs
Tuition for this Broadway KIDS Academy Production is $150 per cast member. This production fee includes four months of rehearsals, a cast t-shirt, production materials, and the production script. Please apply for financial assistance here. If you have more than three children participating from the same family, reach out about our siblings discount.
A program ad sales fundraiser is required of the cast to help offset production costs. You can learn more about the costs of producing a KOS production here and more about the planned fundraiser here.
Tickets to the performance will be available to parents for purchase prior to the public sale for $8 each.
Schedule
A full schedule is attached below. Please look over it closely to make sure your child has minimal conflicts with the rehearsal process and zero conflicts with tech week and show dates. All rehearsals and performances will take place at the Greene County Wellness Center (84 N. Perry Drive, Snow Hill, NC 28580)
At auditions, you will receive a conflict form where you can share any known scheduling conflicts with the rehearsal calendar. This information helps our Production Team plan rehearsals, staging, and casting assignments as effectively as possible.
This show has both FULL CAST (all cast members) and small group rehearsals. After the show has been cast, you will get a rehearsal schedule that has exactly who is called for small group rehearsals.
If you have questions about the schedule and conflicts, please email parker@gckidsonstage.org
Auditions
No experience is needed to participate in this Broadway KIDS Academy Production. While everyone receives a role, auditions are still held to help our Production Team place each cast member in the role where they can be most successful and have the most fun.
Auditions for Disney's The Lion King KIDS will take place during our first rehearsal on Saturday, August 22nd, from 9:30–11:30 AM at the Greene County Wellness Center.
This Broadway KIDS Academy audition experience is designed to be low-stress, welcoming, and fun. Throughout the audition, cast members will participate in whole-group activities, theatre games, and ensemble-building exercises that help them get comfortable, make new friends, and showcase their unique personalities. Our goal is to create an environment where every child feels supported and encouraged.
After registering for the production, a parent/guardian will receive instructions for accessing the songs and scenes needed for auditions. Cast members will be asked to sing, dance, and act using materials provided in advance. While the audition experience itself is designed to be positive and pressure-free, preparing the audition materials at home will be key to helping each performer feel confident, comfortable, and ready to shine. Audition materials will be provided no later than August 10th.
