Sandpiper School – Lion King JR. Registration

MAIN CAST – 3rd to 8th

Open to Sandpiper School students in grades 3-8. Everyone who registers will be cast.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

3rd-5th: 1 minute song required, monologue optional.

6th-8th: 1 minute monologue, 1 minute song required
If students do not come prepared with one or the other, they may only be considered for the ensemble. Refer to our Audition Tips for additional information.

AUDITIONS

Everyone must participate in an acting/singing AND a dance on January 23, 2026. 

Auditions will be held from 3:15 to 5:15 pm. Select times after registering.

MANDATORY FAMILY MEETINGS

February 9 & May 4, 6:15-7:15 pm

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

Mondays 3:15-6:15 pm & Wednesdays 1:15-4:15 pm,
February 9-May 6, 2026
No rehearsals during President’s Week and Spring breaks.

TECH REHEARSALS

May 9 & 10, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
May 12 & 14, 3, 3:30-8:00 pm
May 13, 2:00-6:30 pm
No rehearsal May 11

PERFORMANCES

May 15 & 16, 7:00 pm, Main cast call time 5:00 pm
May 17, 1:00 pm, Main cast call time 11:00 am

FEE AND REQUIREMENTS

$415 through January 9, 2026. $490 beginning January 10, 2026.
Families are required to work a minimum of 35-40 hours towards the production. All families are required to participate in strike and attend family meetings.

Scholarship available. Contact vanessa@sancarloschildrenstheater.com or smitharatnam@yahoo.com

Refund Policy
Registration fee less $20 processing fee is fully refundable up until January 9, 2025. No refunds starting January 10, 2025
No exceptions.

All information subject to change

LOCATION

Auditions & rehearsals at Sandpiper School
Tech & shows at Sandpiper Community Center

SYNOPSIS

Based on the hit 1994 Disney movie and Broadway musical, Disney’s The Lion King, JR. is the timeless tale of Simba, a young lion born to be king, who is forced to flee after the death of his father, Mufasa. On the outskirts of the kingdom, Simba learns about identity, family, responsibility, and what he has to do in order to make things right for the Pride Lands. Featuring classic songs like “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “Circle of Life” and “Hakuna Matata,” the entire family will enjoy the perfect theatrical spectacle that is The Lion King, JR.

PERFORMANCES

May 15 & 16, 7:00 pm
May 17, 1:00 pm

CREDITS

Music & Lyrics by Elton John & Tim Rice

Additional Music & Lyrics by Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, and Hans Zimmer

Book by Roger Allers & Irene Mecchi

Based on the Broadway production directed by Julie Taymor

Disney’s Lion King JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

All information subject to change

REQUIREMENTS

Tech crew must be a student at Sandpiper School and 10 years old or older for this show.

TECH CREW SCHEDULE

Tech crew must be available for ALL tech and show dates and times.

May 9, 8:30 am-5:00 pm
May 10, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
May 11, no rehearsal
May 12 & 14, 3:30-8:00 pm
May 13, 2:00-6:30 pm
May 15 & 16, 5:00-9:00 pm
May 17, 11:00 am-5:00 pm

LOCATION

Tech and shows take place at Sandpiper Community Center

FEES

$50 through May 1, $75 beginning May 2.
Tech crew fees are non-refundable.

CHORUS – K to 2

Open to Sandpiper School students K to 2.

The Preshow Chorus will perform two numbers at the beginning of the show which includes singing, some dancing and light costuming. The numbers will be of a similar nature to Lion King JR. songs but will not be from Lion King JR. No prior experience required. No audition required.

MANDATORY FAMILY MEETINGS

March 4, 5:00-6:00 pm
May 4, 6:15-7:15 pm – Main Cast & Chorus

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

Wednesdays 1:15-2:15 pm
March 4 -May 6, 2026
No rehearsals President’s Week and Spring breaks

*Kindergarteners must be picked up and brought to practice at 1:10 p.m. on Wednesdays unless they are in after-school care, as no supervision is available before rehearsal.

TECH REHEARSALS

May 10, 10:00 am-11:30 am
May 12 & 14, 3:30-4:30 pm
No rehearsal May 11 & 13

PERFORMANCES

May 15 & 16, 7:00 pm, Chorus call time 6:00 pm
May 17, 1:00 pm,  Chorus call time 12:00 pm

FEE AND REQUIREMENTS

$150 through February 11, 2026. $200 beginning on February 12, 2026.
Families required to work a minimum of 10-15 hours as well as help with their actor’s costume. All families are required to participate in strike and attend family meetings.

Scholarship available. Contact vanessa@sancarloschildrenstheater.com or smitharatnam@yahoo.com

Refund Policy
No refunds on or after February 12, 2026.
No exceptions. Registration processing fees of $20 are non-refundable.

All information subject to change