Thank you for your interest in BYTESized’s production of DISNEY’S THE LION KING JR. This is A JUNIOR PRODUCTION for 7-18 yr olds. All auditionees must be at least 7 yrs old at the time of their audition and 18 or younger at the time of the last performance. All auditionees 7-17 must have parental or guardian permission to audition, and it is expected that audition bookings are made by parents or guardians.

Auditions will be held February 26 and 27. Groups of up to 8 will audition together in one 30 minute session. Each auditionee will need to prepare an age appropriate song from musical theatre. If auditioning for a specific role, please learn a part of one of the songs listed below.  Please bring a backing track (no vocals) on USB, CD or phone with auxillary connection/bluetooth. Please make sure the track is downloaded. Do not rely on an internet connection to play. No acapella auditions will be allowed.

Please make sure you can commit to the rehearsal schedule. Cast are expected to be available for all required rehearsals unless prior arrangements have been made. Cast must be available for all production week rehearsals and shows.
Rehearsals are from 13th March to 23th June: Fridays 5:30 to 8 pm and Sundays 3 to 6 pm with additional and possibly longer rehearsals closer to performance dates. Rehearsals will continue through school holidays and all cast must be available for evening rehearsals in the week prior to the show. Show dates: two shows Friday June 24 including a Schools’ Show at 11am, and two shows on Saturday June 25. There will be extra evening rehearsals in the week leading up to the show.

Please note, if you are cast in The Lion King a show fee of $100 is applicable.  Payment plans and discounts for more that one sibling cast are available.