Audition for Lion King Jr.

Open auditions  for ages 7-13 (students entering 2nd-8th grades) are scheduled for Disney’s The Lion King, Jr., opening October 2, 2026, at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse

Disney’s The Lion King, Jr.

Directed by Christine Carrillo, vocal direction by Jenn Oliphant, and choreography by Christine Carrillo.

Based on the hit 1994 Disney movie and Broadway musical and adapted for young performers, Disney’s The Lion King, Jr. is the timeless tale of Simba, a young lion born to be king, who is forced to flee the Pride Lands after his uncle Scar kills his father Mufasa. Guided by Rafiki and new friends Timon and Pumbaa, Simba learns about identity, family, responsibility, and what he has to do in order to make things right for the Pride Lands.

Audition Dates

  • Friday, July 31, 5-8 pm; Saturday, August 1, 10 am – 4 pm
  • Callbacks Sunday, August 2, 1-4 pm, by invitation only

Rehearsals and Performances

  • Regular rehearsals are planned for Mondays through Thursdays at SVCT’s Warehouse (16842 Joleen Way #G2, Morgan Hill), 5:30-8:00 pm, starting August 10. After we move to the Playhouse (starting September 21), rehearsals will be longer.
  • Evening Performances:  October 2, 9, 10, 16 at 7 pm
  • Matinee Performances:  October 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 2:3o pm

Audition Details

Please complete and bring to your audition an audition packet. Be sure to carefully review the form and note all conflicts. The form contains all details regarding rehearsal and performance schedules, as well and parent and child expectations.

Click here for a list of roles.

Scheduling and Preparing for Your Audition

    1. Register for an audition slot or contact the producer at lionking@svct.org if you would like to audition but are unavailable to do so during any of the above times.
    2. Prepare a 1-2 minute song showcasing your range in the style of the show. Please bring a recorded backing track (our preference) or be prepared to sing a cappella.
    3. Complete the audition packet as noted above.
    4. If you need special accommodations for auditions (i.e. unable to attend audition dates, disability accommodations, etc ), please contact our team at lionking@svct.org.

Cost of Participation

SVCT is proud that, as your non-profit community theater, we do not charge cast fees.  We do, however, rely on parent volunteer support. (There are many volunteer opportunities!) We will ask for a minimum of 20 hours of parent participation. Families can opt out of volunteering with a $250 check.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

South Valley Civic Theatre expects that all people, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual identity, culture, age, gender expression, background, ability, economic status, education, credentials and experience have the opportunity to be engaged in our programming. .We encourage all actors to audition.

Audition Tips

  1.  Read the audition notice carefully. If you are on SVCT’s mailing list, you will have received an audition notice. It will specify what you are expected to prepare in advance–a song, a monologue, etc.–and how/whether to sign up for an audition in advance.
  2. Consider bringing a resume and head shot to the audition. If you do not, a photo will be taken of you there and you will have the opportunity to write resume details on your audition form. However, having them prepared in advance means you will have that much less to deal with at the audition.
  3. When in doubt… audition! The best way to master auditioning is to do it over and over; you’ll conquer those nerves and you’ll get to practice your acting and singing. As you become more comfortable with auditioning, you will find it easier to get into character and your acting will become more natural.
  4. Do advance homework. Whenever possible, please do a little research on the play and characters. We will typically provide you with a character breakdown in your audition packet to give you an idea of the roles you’d like to audition for. Practice how you might characterize the part you would like to play. If auditioning for a major singing role, prepare an audition  song that reflects the style and range of a song that character sings, but do not choose a song from the play for which you are auditioning. If auditioning for a non-musical drama or comedy, prepare a monologue that reflects the nature of the part for which you are auditioning or the play. (If you are auditioning for a chorus part, the previous guidelines are not as important.)
  5. Come prepared. Be on time–15 minutes early is even better. If auditioning for a musical, bring shoes you can dance in and wear comfortable (but not sloppy) clothing. Bring your music accompaniment tracks on your phone or other device.  If you have them, bring a resume (preferably on a single sheet of paper) and/or a head shot. If you will be delivering a monologue, bring a copy.
  6. Relax and enjoy the experience!