Equity Actors for "The Lion King" Broadway and Tour
Equity actors for roles in the Broadway and national touring productions of "The Lion King". See breakdown below. Rate: Production (Disney) $2799 weekly minimum - Broadway $2599 weekly minimum (level 1) - Tour Additional info: Audition day lunch 1:30 PM - 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. NOTE: All should be physically limber and must move well. Both productions are currently running. 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. (Classical training is a plus) A character singer.
A lion. The King of the African Pridelands. Simba’s father and Scar’s brother. Regal, omnipotent and powerful. A true leader. Must have physical strength and an excellent, 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”. Must possess an excellent, 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”. Must be in excellent physical condition as well as be able to dance and/or move very well. 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. Should have excellent pop belt with a sustained “E5.” Must have strength, sex appeal and charm and be in excellent physical condition, as well as the ability to dance/and or move well.
A wise cracking meerkat. Comedic skills and strong New York/Brooklyn dialects. No taller than 5’8”. Character singer. Moves well and is comfortable operating a puppet.
Not so bright but loveable warthog. Timon’s sidekick. Sympathetic and warm-hearted. Should also have strong comedic skills. Somewhat larger frame or body type is preferred. Character singer with a big-hearted distinctive voice is preferred.
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. Character singer. 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. Must have strong rock and roll singing voice, move well and 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. Must have strong rock and roll singing voice, move well and 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. Must have strong rock and roll singing voice with extended falsetto. Moves well and is comfortable operating a puppet. Ed will also cover Timon and Zazu.
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