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Toronto, ON (March 28, 2014) - Disney Theatrical Productions will host open call auditions in Toronto for possible future replacements for both the Broadway and North American touring productions of Disney’s THE LION KING.
Auditions for male and female singers of all cultural backgrounds will occur on Monday, March 31 at Estonian House (958 Broadview Avenue, Toronto, ON).
Auditions for male and female dancers of all cultural backgrounds will occur on Monday, April 28 at Joy of Dance (95 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, ON).
SINGERS:
Seeking strong dynamic singers between 18 – 35 years old for all roles including the African lions “Simba” and “Nala.”
WHEN:
Monday, March 31, 2014 Sign-in begins at 9:30am and ends at 12:00pm
WHERE:
Estonian House, 958 Broadview Avenue, Toronto, ON (Enter through the side doors to sign in.)
PREPARE:
Singers must bring sheet music of a song that shows off their voice and range in 16 bars (standard, classic R & B); pianist provided. Singers should not perform standard Broadway theater music or material from THE LION KING. Singers must bring a recent picture and resume or list of performance experience.
MALE & FEMALE DANCERS
Seeking strong male and female dancers of all cultural backgrounds between 18 – 30 years old with a classical and modern dance background. Some male dancers require strong acrobatic skills.
WHEN:
Monday, April 28, 2014
Female Dancers Sign-In at 9.00am Auditions begin at 9:30am
Male Dancers Sign-In at 1:00pm Auditions begin at 1:30pm
WHERE:
Joy of Dance, 95 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, ON, Sign in on 3rd Floor
PREPARE:
Male and female dancers must be warmed up and ready to dance at their respective date and time in flat jazz shoes or bare feet. Dancers may be asked to sing, so should bring sheet music and prepare a song that shows off their voice and range; pianist provided. Dancers should bring a recent picture and resume or list of performance experience.
Those unable to attend these auditions should send a headshot and a resume ASAP to:
Stephanie Gorin Casting, Inc.
Attn: The Lion King
62 Ellerbeck Street Lower Level, Toronto, M4K 2VI
For audition information visit www.lionkingcasting.com
THE LION KING will return to Toronto for a limited seven-week engagement at the Princess of Wales Theatre from April 30 – June 15, 2014. Tickets are still available and may be purchased online at www.mirvish.com, by phone by calling TicketKing at 416-872-1212 or 1-800-461-3333 or in person at the Princess of Wales Theatre box office – 300 King Street West. Group orders of 15 or more may be placed by calling 416-593-4142 or 1-800-724-6420.
2014-03-28
Toronto: Disney Theatricals holds open casting calls for adult singers and dancers for "The Lion King"