The Lion King, Jr.

Disney’s The Lion King JR.

Journey to the African savanna in Disney’s The Lion King JR., a breathtaking musical filled with unforgettable characters, powerful storytelling, and beloved music. Follow Simba, Rafiki, and an incredible cast of characters as they travel from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring coming-of-age story about family, friendship, courage, and discovering who you are meant to be.

Featuring favorite songs from the animated film and Broadway musical, including “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “He Lives in You,” and “Hakuna Matata,” this production will bring the magic of the savanna to life onstage.

Students will have the opportunity to develop a variety of theatrical skills, including acting, singing, dancing, character development, mask-making, and puppetry. Through this creative and collaborative experience, young performers will explore this beloved story while building confidence, discovering their unique talents, and creating a production they can be proud of.

Thursday, Feb 18th @ 7:00pm
Friday, Feb 19th @ 7:00pm
Saturday, Feb 20th @ 2:00pm
Saturday, Feb 20th @ 7:00pm
Sunday, Feb 21st @ 2:00pm
Sunday, Feb 21st @ 7:00pm

Tickets go on sale Monday January 11, 2027 at 12:00am

1389 Industrial Dr., Ste. C, New Braunfels, TX 78130

**All ticket sales are final! **

The Lion King, Jr. will be performed at the CYT Blackbox Theater located at 1389 Industrial Dr., Suite C, New Braunfels.

For details on audition dates, rehearsal schedule, and performance dates, please see our Season Show Calendar Page HERE.

We are so excited to have your student audition for our shows! Please list BOTH shows so that they have a better chance at being cast in one of the shows. There is no guarantee of being cast in a show, particularly when "BOTH" is not listed, though we always do our best to cast our students, and we try to give them their preference when possible. If you have a scheduling conflict preventing you from participating in one of our two fall shows, please email Lindsey at shows@CYTSanAntonio.org. Continue reading for important info.

Mandatory Show Parent/Student Meetings FOR THOSE WHO DID NOT ATTEND AUGUST MEETING): First night of rehearsals - Friday, December 11, 2026

REQUIRED BY AUDITIONS:
1. Registered for a Winter 2026/2027 Trimester Class or Enrolled in a 2026/2027 Studio Class
2. Sign up for a audition time slot through our Audition Slot Sign up
3. Complete Winter 2026/2027 Audition Form (Form Link Below - The Karaoke/Accompaniment track for your song must be uploaded at time of completion.)

If you cannot make auditions in person, video auditions are accepted! Record a video of your one minute song and one minute (or less) monologue and upload the video on your audition form. Please email the Program Coordinator at shows@cytsanantonio.org if you have any questions. We want to see you audition for the show so if you have existing school or family commitments, please get information on how to submit a video audition. Video auditions do NOT exclude you from receiving a callback or participating in the show.

Auditions:
Students enrolled for the 2026/2027 Studio Classes or Winter 22026/2027 Trimester Classes are eligible to sign up for an audition slot through the sign-up genius. Dance Call for all shows will be Friday, December 4th(More info below). Auditions for all shows will be on Saturday, December 5th from 10am-4pm at the CYT Studio where students will bring their prepared material (see below) to present for the artistic teams of all productions. Please arrive 10 minutes before your audition slot to make sure your paperwork is complete.

Auditions for both Fall shows will be December 5th from 10-4 at the CYT Blackbox. Please select a slot on the sign up genius (see above). Once you have done this you can continue on to choosing your song monologue and filling out the audition form. Family members are allowed to stay and watch their student's audition time slot. We will close auditions to other guests for space and comfortability of our students.

The Lion King, Jr. Monologues - (Coming Soon)

Students will need to prepare:
*A one minute cut of a song (this song should NOT be from the show your student is auditioning for. We suggest something Disney if this is your first time auditioning. Your track needs to be a karaoke track with no words)
*A one minute or less monologue. Feel free to use the provided monologues above or prepare of monologue of your choice.

Audition Form (Due December 2nd) : Winter Audition Form

Dance Call for both shows will be Friday, December 4th - Ages 8-12 from 5pm-7pm; ages 13-18 from 7pm-9pm at the CYT Studio. Bring water, dance shows or tennis shoes and comfortable clothes to move in. Dance call is closed to guests as we do not have the space for everyone in our studio. Please drop off and pick up your student.
Dance Call Practice Video - ages 8-12: (Coming soon)
Dance Call Practice Video - ages 13-18: (Coming soon)
Both shows *may* incorporate a tap routine. If you are an experienced tap dancer, you may bring your tap shoes to Dance Call.
* If you are unable to attend the Dance Call, please record a video audition of your student performing this dance, and submit the video as part of your Audition Form. If you have already submitted your audition form, please email the video to shows@cytsanantonio.org.
*If you are submitting a video audition because the sign-up genius is full, please come to the Dance Call in person if you're able.
*If you can do gymnastics, please come prepared to show us what you can do!

Callbacks for both shows will be Sunday, December 6th from 3pm-8pm at the CYT Studio. Callbacks are only for those who are asked to come back for a callback. Not getting a callback DOES NOT necessarily mean that you have not been cast. Callbacks are closed to outside guests, please drop off and pick up your student.

Rehearsals:
Rehearsals are held Friday evenings and Saturday during the day. Please check the call board each week to double check rehearsal locations! To accommodate our cast sizes, we often rehearse at another location, other than our studio blackbox.

Rafiki

Rafiki is a wise mandrill who acts as a 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 and leads the African chants throughout the show, so cast a confident performer with a strong singing voice who can convey both the character's wisdom and humor. Gender: female Vocal range top: C4 Vocal range bottom: A3

Mufasa

Mufasa is the strong, honorable, and wise lion who leads the Pridelands. Mufasa should command respect onstage and also show tenderness with his son, Simba. Cast a mature actor who can convincingly portray the authroity of a king. Mufasa passes away partway through the show, so be mindful of any potential sensitivities among your young performers when casting this role. Gender: male Vocal range top: C4 Vocal range bottom: B3

Zazu

Zazu is Mufasa's anxious yet loyal assistant who is always busy trying to serve the king. Bound by an unfailing sense of duty, Zazu appears uptight but never wavers in trying to protect Young Simba. Cast an actor with good diction and comic timing to help convey Zazu's worried, rule-following nature in contrast to the more playful cubs. Gender: any

Scar

Scar is the antagonist of the show, overcome with jealously of his brother, Mufasa, and nephew, Simba. Coldhearted and wickedly intelligent, he will stop at nothing to become king of the Pridelands. Cast a mature performer who can bring out this villain's dark side while handling Scar's sarcastic sense of humor. Gender: male Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: A3

Young Simba

Young Simba, the protagonist of the story, is an adventurous and endearing cub who can't wait to be king of the Pridelands. Young Simba is playful, energetic, and naive, but after his father Mufasa's death, he struggles with shame and questions his destiny. Cast a confident singer and a dynamic, high-energy performer in this role. Bear in mind that this actor will need to embody challenging themes involving the death of a parent, so be sure to cast this role thoughtfully and sensitively within your community. Gender: male Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: B3

Young Nala

Young Nala is a courageous lion and Young Simba's best friend who is not afraid to speak her mind. Look for a strong, spunky performer who can portray this confident cub. Gender: female Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: A3

Simba

Simba, having grown from a cub to lion, is carefree on the surface while wrestling with guilt over his past. Cast a mature actor who can portray the complex moments as Simba reunites with Nala, mourns his father, and finds the strength to confront Scar. To help illustrate the connection to Young Simba, consider auditioning the two actors in pairs, and ensure that Simba and Young Simba share a movement vocabulary. Gender: male Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: B3

Nala

Nala has grown into a brave, empowered lioness who is fiercely protective over her pride and homeland. Cast a strong actress and singer who can embody Nala's courageous, determined nature. As with older Simba and Young Simba, consider the transition from Young Nala to Nala when casting this role. Gender: female Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: G3

Timon

Timon is an outcast meerkat who lives in the jungle with his best friend Pumbaa. This anxious mammal pretends to be the confident, relaxed leader of the duo but is actually afraid of their own shadow. Timon is one of the funniest characters in the show and should be played by a charismatic actor who understands comic timing. Gender: any Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: B3

Pumbaa

Pumbaa is a kindhearted, sensitive warthog who enjoys his simple life of grubs and relaxation. Cast an actor who can portray this loveable and loyal friend to Timon and Simba with deadpan humor. Gender: male Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: D4

Sarabi

Sarabi is a featured lioness, Mufasa's partner, and Simba's mother. Cast an actor who can deliver Sarabi's few speaking lines with warmth and command of a queen. Gender: female

Banzai

Shenzi is one of Scar's hyenas who plot to take over the Pridelands. She is the most brazen 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. Gender: female

Ed

Ed is the third member of Scar's trio of lackeys. Ed's loud, cackling laugh is this hyena's only form of communication, so cast an actor who can laugh unabashedly and communicate through physicality and facial expressions rather than words. Gender: any

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