Open Casting Call For The Lion King to be Held 2/10 in NYC

The award-winning Broadway and touring productions of The Lion King will hold an open children's casting call at the National Black Theatre in Harlem on Saturday, February 10, 2007. Performers of all cultural backgrounds are encouraged to attend. 
 
Now in its tenth sold-out year on Broadway, The Lion King is the winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical, eight Drama Desk Awards, six Outer Critics Circle Awards, the New York Drama Critics award for Best Musical, the Evening Standard Award for the Theatrical Event of the Year, two Olivier Awards, a Theatre World Award, the Astaire Award for Outstanding Choreography, two Drama League Awards and a Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album. 

According to a casting notice, Binder Casting is "seeking children ages 9-12, with a maximum height of 58", who can sing, dance and act to play the African lion cubs Simba and Nala. No performance experience necessary."

Children should be prepared to be taught the last verse of "I Just Can't Wait to be King." Auditions will be held Saturday, February 10th. Sign in at 9AM (sign in no later than 11:30) auditions begin at 10AM. All children must be accompanied by parent/guardian, who must remain at the audition site at all times. 

National Black Theatre is located at 2031-33 Fifth Avenue at 125th Street. Harlem, New York 10035. If you are unable to attend these auditions, send a headshot and a resume ASAP to:  Binder Casting, att: The Lion King Kids, 321 W 44th Street, Suite 606, New York, NY 10036. 

Visit www.disneyonbroadway.com for more information on the show.