The Lion King
Grades: 4th - 9th grade
Auditions: Tuesday, January 7 from 4:15-6:30pm
First Rehearsal: Friday, January 10 from 4:15-6:30pm
Callbacks: Tuesday, January 14 from 4:15-7:15pm (You may not be called the entire time)
Weekly Rehearsals: January 17-April 1: 4:15-6:30pm Tuesdays & Fridays
*IMPORTANT TUESDAY REHEARSAL INFORMATION*
We will split up our Tuesday rehearsal time into 2 groups that don't attend the entire rehearsal based on casting. This is to be able to give more individualized attention to each group and utilize their time more wisely.
Extended and Extra Rehearsals:
Friday, January 31: 4:15-8pm (Small Scenes & Songs - Schedule TBA)
Friday, February 7: 4:15-8pm
Wednesday, March 5: 3:30-5:30pm
Friday, March 14: 4:15-8pm
Friday, March 28: 4:00-8:00pm
Tuesday, April 1: 4:00-7:30pm
NO Rehearsals:
February 18 & 21 (Mid-Winter Break)
February 25 & 28 (Tech Week for Mean Girls)
April 4, 8 & 11 (Spring Break)
Dress Rehearsals/Tech Week:
April 13 (Sunday): 11am - 3:30pm at RHYTHMS (*This is during NUSD Spring Break*)
April 14 (Monday): 4pm-8pm at Novato Theater Company
April 15 (Tuesday): 4pm-8pm at Novato Theater Company
April 16 (Wednesday): 4pm-7:45pm at Novato Theater Company
April 17: (Thursday): 4pm-7:45pm at Novato Theater Company
Performances: (at Novato Theater Company)
Friday, April 18 - 7pm
Saturday, April 19 - 1:30pm & 7pm
Sunday, April 20 - NO SHOW (EASTER)
Thursday, April 24 - 7pm
Friday, April 25 - 7pm
Saturday, April 26- 1:30pm & 7pm
Sunday, April 27 - 1:30pm
All shows are MANDATORY and students may not miss them for any reason except illness or family emergency. Students will be called between 1.5-2 hours before showtime for each performance.
Strike:
After the final Sunday performance the cast will have a 60 minute strike to help pack and clean the theater. Strike is a required component of participation in the show.
Cast Party:
We will have a cast party after strike at Rhythms. The cast party is included in your fee so we hope you'll all attend!
Parent Volunteer Requirement:
There are many things to do to put together a show, and therefore we ask for a parent volunteer from each family to fulfill two volunteer positions. However if this is not convenient for you, you have the option to pay the opt out fee of $50. Certain positions require expertise in a field (set, costumes, etc.) but most just require your time (backstage parent supervision, etc). Most jobs will require about 3 hours of work. If you LOVE volunteering or have a special skill that might be helpful, please email us.
We will have the volunteer list ready by February; at that time you can choose your position or pay the opt-out fee.
Production Fee:
The musical costs $690. Your Production Fee includes your script, show t-shirt, digital video of the performance, cast party, and some costume items (you will be asked to provide some costume items like shoes, leotards, tights, wigs, particular costume items - all things the student keep.)
Your Rhythms account will be charged three payments of $230:
- The first payment will be charged upon enrollment.
- The second payment will be charged during the first week of February.
- The third payment will be charged during the first week of March.
When you enroll, you will enter your credit card information and be enrolled in auto-pay, so you will be automatically charged each month and won’t have to worry about when to pay. If you prefer, you can pay the total production fee in full by cash or check by the first rehearsal date. Please email the studio if you choose this option.
Payments later than 5 days past the due date will incur a $15 late fee. We are not able to give refunds.
Costumes:
Actors will be required to provide several items for their costumes, including but not limited to tights and shoes.
Family Discount:
If two or more siblings are enrolled in a Rhythms musical (including our younger or older shows), we offer $65 off for each child.
New Friend Discount:
For every new friend that a returning actor registers for the musical, the returning actor will receive $100 off their performance fee. (Friends must be new to Rhythms Performing Arts.)
Overachiever Discount:
Students enrolled in over 3.5 hours of other weekly Rhythms classes (excluding the musical) will receive a $100 discount off the Production Fee.
Multiple Musical Discount:
Students participating in both Mean Girls and The Lion King will receive $100 off their total production fees.
Important Note:
These discounts are not automatically added to your Studio Director account. Please email the studio if you would like a discount applied to your account.
AUDITIONS STEPS
1. Please go through the following audition pack: LION KING AUDITION INFORMATION
2. Please be sure to fill out the audition form by Sunday, January 5th.
3. Sign up on our studio registration website: https://app.thestudiodirector.com/rhythmsperformingarts/portal.sd?page=Login
4. If you have any questions about audition music or anything else, please direct them to Amanda at rhythmsperformingarts@gmail.com.
5. Come to auditions on Tuesday, January 7th from 4:15pm - 6:30pm!