Casting Equity Actors for "The Lion King" Tour
Equity actors for roles in the Broadway and national touring productions of " The Lion King". See breakdown below. Rate: Production (Disney)/Touring Agreement $2638 weekly minimum - Broadway $2499 weekly minimum (level 1) - Tour Additional info: Audition break: 1:30-2:30 pm PREPARATION Please prepare a brief standard R&B/rock song that shows off voice and range unless character singer is notated in breakdown, in which case, prepare something appropriate for that character. Bring sheet music, pianist provided. Please do not sing music from THE LION KING. Bring picture and resume stapled together. Currently running on Broadway. EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. If you are interested, please apply.
11 roles
A lion. Mufasa’s brother and Simba’s uncle. Evil and maniacal but still capable of humor and high style. Scar will do anything to be the King of the Pridelands.
A lion. The King of the African Pridelands. Simba’s father and Scar’s brother. Regal, omnipotent and powerful. A true leader. Physically strong, with a rich baritone singing and speaking voice.
The wise Baboon. A shaman - she guides Simba to the path he was meant to follow. Soulful, but comedic. Sings “The Circle of Life”. Possesses a rich unique South African style belt.
A lion. On his journey to find his purpose and ultimately face his destiny to be King. Must have sex appeal, charm as well as a strong pop/rock singing voice. Should be a high baritone with a sustained “A4”. In excellent physical condition. Should be 5’8” – 6’2”.
A lion. Best friends with Simba, and later their friendship deepens into love. Tradition dictates that one day she will be Queen. Excellent pop belt with a sustained “E5.” Possesses strength, sex appeal and charm and is in excellent physical condition.
A wise cracking meerkat. Strong New York/Brooklyn dialects. Under 5’8”. NOTE: Performer must be comfortable operating a puppet.
Not so bright but loveable warthog. Timon’s sidekick. Sympathetic and warm-hearted. Somewhat larger frame or body type is preferred. Big-hearted distinctive voice.
A parrot-like bird (or a hornbill). Mufasa’s trusted advisor. A proper and somewhat befuddled, English butler with a cynical outlook on life but completely dedicated to the King. Must possess strong comedic skills. NOTE: Performer must be comfortable operating a puppet.
Part of the trio of Hyenas. Always on the lookout for someone to taunt, tease or threaten. Street smart and maniacal. Rock and roll singing voice. NOTE: Performer must be comfortable operating a puppet.
Part of the trio of Hyenas. Always on the lookout for someone to taunt, tease or threaten. Street smart and maniacal. Rock and roll singing voice. NOTE: Performer must be comfortable operating a puppet.
Part of the trio of Hyenas. Follows the lead of Shenzi and Banzai with enthusiasm and dedication but can be evil and maniacal. Communicates in complete nonsense language but is still completely understood. Rock and roll singing voice with extended falsetto. NOTE: Performer must be comfortable operating a puppet. ED will also double TIMON and ZAZU.
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