Class Description: It’s the circle of life! When tragedy strikes and Simba flees his home, he must find the courage to return and take his place on Pride Rock.

Show Info:
Disney’s The Lion King KIDS
Music & Lyrics by Elton John & Tim Rice
Additional Music & Lyrics by Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, & Hans Zimmer
Book by Roger Allers & Irene Mecchi
Based on the Broadway production directed by Julie Taymor

Program Type: While this program culminates in a performance, it is rooted in process. Students will:
- Build acting, performance, & theater skills
- Participate in a collaborative theater-making process
- Design & build props, costume & set pieces
- Gain confidence, empathy, & a sense of community
- Practice communication, flexibility, focus, & perseverance
- Take risks in a supportive environment & learn from mistakes

Pick Up/Drop Off Info: Pick up/Drop off at Madison Opera (335 W Mifflin St). Families will only need to park on the first day for orientation and the last day to see the final sharing.

# of Students: 25-30 students. There are 2 professional teaching artists, 1 Teaching Assistant & 1 High School Intern.

Experience Expectations: We welcome students of all experience & ability levels to register.

Typical Daily Schedule:
8:45–9:00 Check In
9:00–10:00 Warm ups
10:00–10:15 Snack – We’re a nut free camp
10:15–11:00 Morning Rotation
11:00–11:45 Morning Rotation
11:45–12:00 Games
12:00–12:30 Lunch
12:30–12:45 Refocus
12:45–2:00 Rehearsal, prop/costume building, etc.
2:00–2:15 Afternoon Snack
2:15–3:15 Rehearsal, prop/costume building, etc.
3:15–3:30 Clean-up/Acknowledgements
3:30 Dismissal

Final Performance: August 14, 3:45pm, Playhouse Theater, Overture Center. Suggested donation $5.