The fine arts department is excited to share that Disney’s "The Lion King JR." will be playing in the Zelle Black Box Theatre the weekend of April 26-28. The cast contains approximately 50 third- through eighth-grade students led by Melissa Smyly, Upper School English department chair, and Sara Alt, Pre-K to 8 music teacher.
"The Lion King JR." 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 JR. features classic songs from the 1994 film such as "Hakuna Matata" and the Academy Award-winning "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," as well as additional songs penned for the Broadway production.
Due to the size of the black box theatre, the performances of Disney’s The Lion King JR. will be available on a limited basis for family members and the Darlington community to attend. This information will be made available at a later date.
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Cast:
Rakifi - Madison Paxten
Mufasa - Kylan Ferrell
Sarabi - Charlotte Goode
Scar - Alex Childers
Simba - Kenzo Smith
Nala - Grace Gaug
Timon - Triston Paxten
Pumba - Andrew Herren
Young Simba - Jack Stone
Young Nala - Loftin Smyly
Zazu - Slade Smith
Shenzi - Finley Laliberte
Bonzai - Adelyn Fine
Ed - Ryland Battle
Sarafina - Addie Kate Cox
Lioness Chorus:
Sophia Adams
Annaliese Cargle
Rosalie Fife
Julia Harris
Brynen Herron
Ava Hight
Rosemary Holcombe
Darden McElrath
Merrill Ostuw
Emma Tanner
Hyenas:
Georgia Elrod
Aurelia Fuentes
Audrey Gaug
Colt Griesbach
Holt Haynes
Hampton Miller
Alex Natarella
Addi Nolin
Blakely Paxten
Mia Peterson
Jungle Animal Ensemble:
Betsy Cash
Lily Connelly
Addi Couch
JP Fife
Sadie Gilbert
Emma Grioni
Jesse Meredith
Robinson Miller
Porter Montague
Abigail Rogers
Sam Stitt
Anna Jane Sturdivant
Jude Watts
David Zelenak
