The Lion King Junior

DISNEY THE LION KING JUNIOR

Hello to everyone in the ACPS pridelands,

 

Our curriculum day rehearsal was awesome and after today’s rehearsal we will have all of our numbers in Act 1 roughly blocked and choreographed. We are now pushing on with blocking and choreography for act 2.  The lights are mostly all up now and our technical cast are learning how they all work (and having a lot of fun with the moving lights!).  After 2 weeks of staging it became very obvious that the younger members of the ensemble would need a lot more structure. For this reason - we are now going to bring our younger members on from the same place, behind and in front of the same people EVERY TIME. Finger’s crossed this works. 

 

I am introducing a couple of scenic elements that weren’t in my original vision - but will be a valuable addition to the overall look and feel of the show.

 

Jho and Lilli continue to work their magic with the masks (as well as costumes) joined by Jacqui Burden who is looking after costumes at the ACPS end.

 

We take possession of the final elements of the set in a few weeks and we can really start to feel the momentum building.

 

It would be really good if everyone was able to practice their songs at home - especially the words.   

 

All the children have a list of “PEOPLE WHO NEED TO SEE ME IN THE SHOW”  We are trying to get a list of between 10-20 names on that list so the we can fitl our theatre. Tickets will be going on sale soon!

 

Here is the rehearsal schedule until term 4.

 

We are still in need of parents to help out when they can.  Please let me know if you would like to help.  Email:  pfshows@gmail.com

 

Stay Safe and see you in the Savannah!

 

Week 4

Monday 1st August 1.30-2.30

ENSEMBLE: 

SCENE 9b: JUNGLE

SONG: HAKUNA MATATA 1 & 2

Timon, Pumbaa, Young Simba, Simba

 

Thursday 4th August 2:00-2.25

SCENE 12: The JUNGLE Pages 52-53

SONG: Endless Night 

Simba, Reilly, Isla, Chloe 

 

Friday 5th August 1.30-2.30

SCENE 6a: The Elephant Graveyard Pages: 38-43

Young Simba, Young Nala, Zazu, Banzai, Shenzi, Ed, Mufasa,

 

Week 5 GRADE 5/6 CAMP

Monday 8th August 1.30-2.30

SCENE 10: Scars Cave

Zazu, Scar, Banzai, Shenzi, Ed, Nala

 

Thursday 9th August 1:45-2:00

Young Nala/Young Simba - “Pouncing” and “I just can’t wait to be King” chorey

 

Friday 12th August 1.30-2.30

ENSEMBLE

SCENE 7: HE/THEY LIVE/S IN YOU

Pages 52-53

SONG: THEY LIVE IN YOU/HE LIVES IN YOU

 

Week 6 

Monday 15th August 1.30-2.30

AFRICAN ENESMBLE

SCENE 12b: THE JUNGLE 

SONG: CAN YOU FEEL THE LOVE TONIGHTTimon, Pumbaa, Simba, Nala, Ensemble

 

Thursday 18th August 1:45-2.30

FIGHT SCENES:  Young Simba/Young Nala/  Simba/Nala/Scar/Mufasa /Sarabi ? (tbc)

 

Friday 19th August 1.30-2.00

DANCE TRICKS - Just can’t wait to be king

SONG: JUST CAN’T WAIT TO BE KING

 

2.00-2.30

DANCE TRICKS - He Lives In You

SONG: HE LIVES IN YOU

 

Week 7 - FULL SET ARRIVES

 

Monday 22nd August 1.30-2.30

SCENE 13b: Pride Rock

SONG: FINALE

Scar, Sarabi, Simba, Nala, Timon, Pumbaa, Banzai, Shenzi, Ed, Rafiki, Zazu, Hyenas, Lionesses, Meerkats, Mice

 

Thursday 25th August 1:30-2.30

SCENE 12d: THE JUNGLE

Pumbaa, Timon, Nala

 

Friday 26th August 1.30-2.30

LIONESS ENSEMBLE

SCENE 11: The Pridelands

SONG: SHADOWLAND

Nala, Lionesses, Rafiki  

 

Week 8

Monday 29th August 1.30-2.30

FULL COMPANY - FINALE

 

Thursday 30th August 1.30-2.30

Any scene not yet blocked

 

Friday 2nd September 1.30-2.30

SCENE 13a: Pride Rock

SONG: Luau Hawaiian Treat

Nala, Simba, Timon, Pumbaa, Banzai, Shenzi, Ed & Hyenas

 

Tickets go on sale

 

Week 9

Monday 5th September 1.30-2.30 REVIEW SONGS and CHOREY - FULL ENS

 

Thursday 8th September stand by - principals

 

Friday 9th September 1.30-2.30

REVIEW SONGS and CHOREY - FULL ENS

 

Week 10

Monday 12th September 1.30-2.30 REVIEW SONGS and CHOREY - FULL ENS

 

Thursday 15th September stand by - principals

 

Friday 16th September 1.30-2.30 REVIEW SONGS and CHOREY - FULL ENS

 

School Holidays

 

Thursday September 29th 10am - 4pm

Gavin is available to work with principals on scenes, songs and lighting

 

MAYBE RECORDING OF SUPPORTING VOCALS

 

HOLIDAY REHEARSALS -  TECH RUNS

 

Friday September 30th 10 - 4pm

Work through the show from the start.

 

RECORDING SUPPORTING VOCALS (Tbc)

 

WARDROBE FITTINGS THROUGHOUT THE DAY

 

Saturday October 1st 10 - 4pm Full Cast

 

  1st DRESS REHEARSAL

 

Gavin D. Andrew