Calendar
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.
Wear your costume to class and come camera ready! It’s our Costume Parade/Photo Week. Teachers will spot check costumes, hair, tights, shoes, etc. You may also sign up to take individual photos from a professional photographer on site!
Is your student wanting to explore dance with the Contemporary Style? Placement Day is scheduled for Thursday, June 14th.
Please wear: Leotard, Leggings, Bare Feet or Lyrical Shoes, Hair in a Bun or Ponytail
Arrive early to fill out a short form and for the Dancer’s to stretch.
Jrs: 3:00-3:30pm
Youth/Teen 3:30-4:00pm
You will be notified of placement via email by June 17th.
Contemporary Definition:
Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dance that fuses elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, hip hop, lyrical and classical ballet. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements
Participation in the Technical rehearsal is mandatory. The tech rehearsal allows the
students to become familiar with the auditorium surroundings and feel comfortable with
their performance, theater, and being onstage. Lighting, music cues, set changes, and all
other logistics for an organized and professional performance are rehearsed so that the
students make the best impression possible.
Why a tech rehearsal?
Often parents question the importance of the tech rehearsal for their child. In fact, the key
to a successful performance for your child is the tech rehearsal. Here’s why:
• The stage is much larger than the classroom and is often intimidating to the
children.
• The stage lights can be frightening and disorienting to young children.
• Modifications to the choreography can be made at tech rehearsals. A student who
misses the rehearsal will not have the chance to practice any of the changes
onstage.
• Students often rely on the classroom mirrors to help them with spacing and
formations. Having the chance to dance without the security of the mirror before
the performance is very important for their confidence.
• Students have the chance to practice their stage entrances and exits and get used to
being in such a large space.
• Confidence is critical to a successful performance. The tech rehearsal offers your
child the chance to feel ready for the show.
And there’s another big reason why the tech rehearsal is important. One of the main
objectives of our curriculum is to teach the spirit of teamwork and commitment to
classmates. When children miss the rehearsal, the result can be confusion for the
remaining students (an absence affects spacing and timing).
We run an organized and timely rehearsal process; your help with the process will
guarantee a professional production.
ONE parent or guardian may accompany each student to the tech rehearsal. Please, no
siblings who do not dance! The theater is not staffed to handle a full house, like a show
day. Please be respectful.
Participation in the Technical rehearsal is mandatory. The tech rehearsal allows the
students to become familiar with the auditorium surroundings and feel comfortable with
their performance, theater, and being onstage. Lighting, music cues, set changes, and all
other logistics for an organized and professional performance are rehearsed so that the
students make the best impression possible.
Why a tech rehearsal?
Often parents question the importance of the tech rehearsal for their child. In fact, the key
to a successful performance for your child is the tech rehearsal. Here’s why:
• The stage is much larger than the classroom and is often intimidating to the
children.
• The stage lights can be frightening and disorienting to young children.
• Modifications to the choreography can be made at tech rehearsals. A student who
misses the rehearsal will not have the chance to practice any of the changes
onstage.
• Students often rely on the classroom mirrors to help them with spacing and
formations. Having the chance to dance without the security of the mirror before
the performance is very important for their confidence.
• Students have the chance to practice their stage entrances and exits and get used to
being in such a large space.
• Confidence is critical to a successful performance. The tech rehearsal offers your
child the chance to feel ready for the show.
And there’s another big reason why the tech rehearsal is important. One of the main
objectives of our curriculum is to teach the spirit of teamwork and commitment to
classmates. When children miss the rehearsal, the result can be confusion for the
remaining students (an absence affects spacing and timing).
We run an organized and timely rehearsal process; your help with the process will
guarantee a professional production.
ONE parent or guardian may accompany each student to the tech rehearsal. Please, no
siblings who do not dance! The theater is not staffed to handle a full house, like a show
day. Please be respectful.
Select classes will be asked to participate in the
Dress Rehearsal at the theater. You will be notified via email if your performer’s class
has been chosen. Students should arrive in their first performance costume.
Enjoy performances of Dance, Music and Drama in honor of Mother Nature. Valverde School of Performing Arts Annual Summer Showcase “Forces of Nature” will be an entertaining acknowledgment of the beauty of the Earth, Space, Sky & the awesomeness of Weather, Seasons, and Forces beyond control. Come and see the cast of Valverde School of Performing Arts in “Forces of Nature”.
Performance is 2 hours 45 min / 10 min Intermission
Cast A: Thu, Jun 21, 2018 6:30 PM
Cast B: Fri, Jun 22, 2018 6:30 PM
Cast C: Sat, Jun 23, 2018 12:00 PM
Cast D: Sat, Jun 23, 2018 5:30 PM
Cast E; Sun, Jun 24, 2018 12:00 PM
Cast F; Sun, Jun 24, 2018 5:30 PM
VSPA will be closed for Summer Break.