NYT’S PRODUCTION OF
DISNEY’S LION KING JR.
National Youth Theater is pleased to present our first Cypress Area show!
Disney’s The Lion King has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world. The African savannah comes to life on stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle… and back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale. Full synopsis of the show.
Show Verse
Philippians 4:6
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Cast
Mufassa – Zach Foster Scar – Ethan Saet Nala – Elise Pipkin
Sarabi – Sophia Ramsey Sarafina – Chloe Dill Young Nala – Brooke Smith
Young Simba – Samuel Morales Rafiki – McKenna Bear Pumbaa – Gabriel Menzel
Timon – Ellie Phelps Zazu – Bryce Box Ed – Collin Morales
Banzai – Rachel Foster Shenzi – Julia McCarty
Lionesses
Breeleigh Hamilton Isabel Jarvis Christina Miller
Gazelles
Breeleigh Hamilton Delaney Harper
Grasslands
Jane Bement Lauren Hughes Emma Luyties
Ashley Pawlak Elise Pipkin Ahna Tracey
Claire Tracey
Animal Chorus
Giraffes
Audrey Hutchison Ahna Tracey
Adult Cheetah
Christina Miller
Young Cheetahs
Virginia Collins Jessy Hallford
Monkeys
Sarah Dilli Jayda Hallford Kaelynn Murphy
Zebras
Lauren Hughes Ashley Pawlak
Adult Elephant
Jane Bement
Young Elephants
Leah Foster Megan Luyties
Kite Bird
Claire Tracey
Ostrich
Emma Luyties
Hyena Chorus
Virginia Collins Sarah Dilli Leah Foster
Delaney Harper Jayda Hallford Jessy Hallford
Audrey Hutchison Megan Luyties Kaelynn Murphy
Additional Roles to be determined:
Simba
African Chorus
Chorus of the Wildebeests
Directing Team
Director Justin Parks
Assistant Director Jim Hallford
Vocal Director Lisa Morales
Choreographer Jenny Gallegos
Shows
World Theater
1012 S Mason Road
Katy, TX 77450
Mar 1 – March 3
School Day Shows:
Friday 9:30 and 11:15 am
Runtime 70 minutes
Regular Showings:
Friday 7:00 pm; Saturday 2:00 & 6:00 pm; Sunday 2:00 & 6:00 pm
Runtime with intermission 1 hour 45 minutes