Welcome to NoCoPA’s Winter production, The Lion King Jr. The information below will
help you prepare for your audition/participation in the show. Please read the whole
packet to know the show’s expectations and requirements. If you have any questions or
concerns or want to know any other ways to be a part of the show please feel free to
contact any of the creative team listed below!

Auditions: January 11, 2025 – 9:30am – 11:30am
It is an open audition. This means you can come anytime during this time. You come
and stay as long as you want!
Performance dates: March 14th @ 7pm and March 15th @ 2pm and 7pm
Tech Week: March 10th – 13th
Rehearsals: Mondays and Wednesdays 5-7:00pm
First Rehearsal: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 – 5-7:00pm
Production fee: $250
Age requirement: 5-12
Video Auditions are accepted and can be sent to cernybrynn@gmail.com (subject line:
[your name], The Lion King Jr. Audition)
Sign-up Genius: Here
Audition Requirement:
Please come prepared to sing a 1 minute song of your choice. It does not need to be
from the show. Just sing something you are confident singing!

Creative Team:
Director/Choreographer: Brynn Cerny
Vocal Director: Brynn Cerny
NoCoPA Board: HAABoardofDirectors@gmail.com

Character Breakdown:
Young Simba
The protagonist of the story, is an adventurous and endearing cub who can’t wait to be
king of the Pridelands. Simba is playful, energetic, and naive, but after his father
Mufasa’s death, Simba struggles with shame and his destiny.
Rafiki
A wise mandrill who acts as healer of the Pridelands and guides Simba on his journey
home. She is an omniscient character, evincing an air of mystery.
Young Nala
A courageous lion and Young Simba’s best friend. She is not afraid to speak her mind.
Mufasa
The strong, honorable, and wise lion who leads the Pridelands. Mufasa should
command respect onstage and also show tenderness with his son, Simba.
Scar
The antagonist of the show, overcome with jealousy of his brother, Mufasa, and
nephew, Simba. Coldhearted and wickedly intelligent, he will stop at nothing to become
king of the Pridelands.
Zazu
The anxious yet loyal assistant to Mufasa who is always busy trying to do his duty.
Shenzi
One of Scar’s hyenas who plot to take over the Pridelands. She is the sassy one of the
trio and is always looking out for herself. With Banzai and Ed, she should be able to
laugh loudly and long.
Banzai
A slick yet childish hyena who works for Scar. He would be the leader of the group if
hyenas weren’t so lazy.
Ed
The third member of Scar’s trio of lackeys. He has a loud, cackling laugh that is his only
form of communication.
Sarabi
A featured lioness, Mufasa’s mate, and Simba’s mother.
Sarafina
A featured lioness and Nala’s mother.
Simba
Grows from a cub to lion in “Hakuna Matata.” Older Simba has more complex moments
as he reunites with Nala, mourns his father, and returns to confront Scar.
Nala
Grows from a cub to a lioness before she confronts Scar.
Timon
An outcast meerkat who lives in the jungle with Pumbaa. He is afraid of his own
shadow, but pretends to be the confident, relaxed leader of the duo.
Pumbaa
A kindhearted, sensitive warthog who enjoys his simple life of grubs and relaxation.
Lionesses
The fierce hunters of the Pridelands and featured in “The Lioness Hunt,” “The
Mourning,” and “Shadowland.”
Hyenas
Scar’s army, helping carry out his evil plot to take over the Pridelands. Hyenas are
mangy mindless creatures.
Ensemble
The ensemble plays various inhabitants of the Pridelands, such as giraffes, elephants,
antelopes, wildebeest, and other creatures you choose to include.