Calendar
OPENER/CLOSER:
If your child wishes to participate in the opening & closing numbers there will be additional rehearsals for the learning of those pieces. There will also be a $35 fee to cover the cost of a show T-shirt, which will serve as their costume, and rehearsal time. Fee is due APRIL 21st by 1pm.
Rehearsals: Saturdays: May 12th, May 19th, June 2nd
Youth/Teen/Adults 3:30-6:00 pm Yellow/Red Room
Jr. Cast AB 3:00-4:00 pm Blue Room
Jr. Cast CF 4:15-5:15 pm Blue Room
Jr. Cast DE 5:30-6:30 pm Blue Room
Peewee Cast A & B 3:00-3:45 pmPurple Room
Peewee Cast C & F 4:00-4:45 pmPurple Room
Peewee Cast D& E 5:00-5:45 pmPurple Room
Vouchers
As a courtesy this year we will be distributing Vouchers for the Showcase. Every VSPA
family is entitled to 1 voucher for pre-sale ticket purchases. The Voucher will allow
families to pre-purchase a total of 5 Tickets to the Summer Showcase only during the
Voucher Pre-Sale Period. Don’t Lose The Voucher.
How it will work:
In May, One Voucher Per Family (with a Participating child(ren) only) will be
distributed at VSPA. (Tuition & Costumes will need to have been paid in full to get a
voucher) This one voucher can be redeemed at The Lewis Family Playhouse Box Office
to purchase 5 Tickets total during the Voucher Pre-sale Period.
In previous years, some families were not able to get tickets to the showcase. As a
courtesy, we worked out a system that will allow 5 tickets to be purchased as a pre-sale
for participating families. The pre-sale will be available for 2 weeks. The 5 tickets are for
all Six performances, not 5 tickets per performance. Once the Public Sale begins,
additional tickets may be purchased to the performances.
Voucher Pre-Sale Period will Begin on Friday, May 18th at the Lewis Family
Playhouse Box Office. (Pre-sale period Friday, May 18th – Thursday, May 31st)
Public ticket sales will begin on Friday, June 1st at the Lewis Family Playhouse Box
Office. At this time additional tickets may be purchased to the performances without the
Vouchers.
Tickets will be $18.00 Each – All Ages
Anyone attending a performance must have a ticket regardless of age. This is due to
Lewis Family Playhouse Policy and Fire Department Safety.
http://www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com/events/policies.php
Lewis Family Playhouse Box Office: 909.477.2752
Box Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 12 pm – 6 pm. Saturday, 10 am – 6 pm. Sunday,
Closed.
We have come up with this Voucher System, along with the Playhouse, to ensure that
parents will get the opportunity to see their child perform in the showcase. We hope that
this system is appreciated as a benefit to all of our families.
OPENER/CLOSER:
If your child wishes to participate in the opening & closing numbers there will be additional rehearsals for the learning of those pieces. There will also be a $35 fee to cover the cost of a show T-shirt, which will serve as their costume, and rehearsal time. Fee is due APRIL 21st by 1pm.
Rehearsals: Saturdays: May 12th, May 19th, June 2nd
Youth/Teen/Adults 3:30-6:00 pm Yellow/Red Room
Jr. Cast AB 3:00-4:00 pm Blue Room
Jr. Cast CF 4:15-5:15 pm Blue Room
Jr. Cast DE 5:30-6:30 pm Blue Room
Peewee Cast A & B 3:00-3:45 pmPurple Room
Peewee Cast C & F 4:00-4:45 pmPurple Room
Peewee Cast D& E 5:00-5:45 pmPurple Room
VSPA will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
OPENER/CLOSER:
If your child wishes to participate in the opening & closing numbers there will be additional rehearsals for the learning of those pieces. There will also be a $35 fee to cover the cost of a show T-shirt, which will serve as their costume, and rehearsal time. Fee is due APRIL 21st by 1pm.
Rehearsals: Saturdays: May 12th, May 19th, June 2nd
Youth/Teen/Adults 3:30-6:00 pm Yellow/Red Room
Jr. Cast AB 3:00-4:00 pm Blue Room
Jr. Cast CF 4:15-5:15 pm Blue Room
Jr. Cast DE 5:30-6:30 pm Blue Room
Peewee Cast A & B 3:00-3:45 pmPurple Room
Peewee Cast C & F 4:00-4:45 pmPurple Room
Peewee Cast D& E 5:00-5:45 pmPurple Room
Enrollment window begins at 9:00am. Class sizes are limited. Register early to ensure your child has a spot.
Please Prepare:
- 16-32 Bars of a Musical Theater Piece (sheet music is required)
- Bring Headshot and Resumé
- Bring a Calendar of Potential Conflicts in July
Character Breakdown
Rafiki
A wise mandrill who acts as healer of the Pridelands and guides Simba on his journey home. She is an omniscient character, evincing an air of mystery. Rafiki has significant solos in “Circle of Life” and “He Lives in You,” and leads the African chants throughout the show, a confident performer with a strong singing voice.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Ensemble
The ensemble plays various inhabitants of the Pridelands, such as giraffes, elephants, antelopes, wildebeest, and other creatures you choose to include. Looking for strong singers that can hold harmonies.
Mufasa
The strong, honorable, and wise lion who leads the Pridelands. Mufasa should command respect onstage and also show tenderness with his son, Simba. Looking for a mature actor who can convincingly portray the king.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Sarabi
A featured lioness, Mufasa’s mate, and Simba’s mother. Sarabi has key speaking lines looking for an actoress who can deliver the care and command of a queen.
Gender: Female
Zazu
The anxious yet loyal assistant to Mufasa who is always busy trying to do his duty. Zazu’s lyrics are spoken rather than sung, and the role can be played by a boy or girl.
Gender: Both
Scar
The antagonist of the show, overcome with jealousy of his brother, Mufasa, and nephew, Simba. Coldhearted and wickedly intelligent, he will stop at nothing to become king of the Pridelands. Looking for a performer who can bring out this villain’s dark side while handling Scar’s sarcastic sense of humor. Strong Actor and Singer.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: A3
Young Simba
The protagonist of the story, is an adventurous and endearing cub who can’t wait to be king of the Pridelands. Simba is playful, energetic, and naive, but after his father Mufasa’s death, Simba struggles with shame and his destiny. Looking for a strong singer and dynamic performer that can move well in this role.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Simba
Grows from a cub to lion in “Hakuna Matata.” Older Simba has more complex moments as he reunites with Nala, mourns his father, and returns to confront Scar. Looking for a strong actor and singer that can move well.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Lionesses
The fierce hunters of the Pridelands and featured in “The Lioness Hunt,” “The Mourning,” and “Shadowland.” These actors should be strong singers, as the material can be challenging. Depending on the complexity of your choreography, particuarly for “The Lioness Hunt,” strong dancers may be desirable as well.
Gender: Female
Young Nala
A courageous lion and Young Simba’s best friend. She is not afraid to speak her mind. Looking for a strong female performer who can sing and portray this confident cub.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Nala
Grows from a cub to a lioness before she confronts Scar, Strong actress who can sing and move well.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Sarafina
A featured lioness and Nala’s mother.
Gender: Female
Shenzi
One of Scar’s hyenas who plot to take over the Pridelands. She is the sassy one of the trio and is always looking out for herself. With Banzai and Ed, she should be able to laugh loudly and long, as well as be menacing to Young Simba and Young Nala. Looking for a strong Singer and Mover/Dancer.
Gender: Female
Banzai
A slick yet childish hyena who works for Scar. He would be the leader of the group if hyenas weren’t so lazy. Looking for an outgoing and confident actor who can portray nastiness and gruffness. As banzai is always featured with Shenzi and Ed. Looking for a singer who can move/dance.
Gender: Male
Ed
The third member of Scar’s trio of lackeys. He has a loud, cackling laugh that is his only form of communication. Ed should be played by an actor who can laugh unabashedly and communicate through physicality and facial expressions rather than words. This role can be played by a boy or girl.
Gender: Both
Hyenas
Scar’s army, helping carry out his evil plot to take over the Pridelands. Hyenas are mangy, mindless creatures who sing in “Be Prepared.” Looking for strong dancers.
Gender: Both
Timon
An outcast meerkat who lives in the jungle with Pumbaa. He is afraid of his own shadow, but pretends to be the confident, relaxed leader of the duo. Timon is one of the funniest characters in the show and should be played by a charismatic actor who understands comic timing. This part can be played by a boy or a girl.
Gender: Both
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: B3
Pumbaa
A kindhearted, sensitive warthog who enjoys his simple life of grubs and relaxation. Cast a boy or girl who can portray this loveable and loyal friend to Timon and Simba with deadpan humor.
Gender: Both
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: D4
Dance Ensemble:
Will be featured in multiple scenes and musical numbers. Must sing and have strong dance technique.
Dance Corp:
Will be featured in multiple schemes and musical numbers. Must sing and have strong and advanced dance technique and capabilities. Will be featured in Musical Numbers. Looking for Multi faceted dancers – Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Modern.