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Come join the fun as Carrillo Elementary puts on the classic story of The Lion King JR.!
Disney’s The Lion King has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world. We are going to bring the African savanna to life with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.
The Lion King JR. features classic songs from the Broadway musical and animated feature film, including “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “He Lives in You,” and “Hakuna Matata.” You do not want to miss the chance to explore this beloved story with creativity and pride.
Rehearsal Schedule
Character descriptions
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Registration Opens on August 19th
3rd Grade Waitlist
Limited Financial Assistance available. All requests must be submitted by email to studentsonstage22@gmail.com by August 17th.
How our program works:
At the elementary school level our program registration is on a first come-first serve basis. We will have a limited amount of spots open on our registration day for 4th & 5th grade students. Once you register your student they are automatically in the production! If all spots are taken then you can email us to be placed on a waitlist. 3rd grade students can be added to our 3rd grade waitlist, if there are spots available after the first day of registration we will hand them out to the 3rd graders on the waitlist.
A welcome email will be sent out with additional information to all the registered families by the end of the week.
At the first few classes, your student will work with our Music Director and Director so they can become familiar with the songs and start preparing for their audition! Yes, each student will still have to audition so we cast them in an appropriate role for the production! Some students might get a leading role and some will play an ensemble role, but ALL roles are vital in the telling of the story!
Please see the next two sections below for important dates and requirements for participation!
If you have any questions please email studentsonstage22@gmail.com
Registration Opens for 4th & 5th grade: Wednesday, August 19th @ 8am
Deadline for Financial Assistance Requests: Tuesday, August 17th. Please email studentsonstage22@gmail.com to submit a request.
1st Classes: Tuesday, August 25th & Thursday, August 27th 3:15-5:00
1st Mandatory Parent Meeting: Thursday, August 27th 5:00-6:0pm
Auditions: Tuesday, September 1st 3:30-6:00
Cast List Posted: Wednesday, September 2nd by 5pm
1st Rehearsal: Thursday, September 3rd 3:15-5:00
Rehearsals: Every Tuesday and Thursdays from September 3rd-November 5th at 3:15-5:00pm
Saturday Rehearsals: October 17th & November 7th, 9am-3pm No conflicts allowed for our Saturday Rehearsals.
2nd Mandatory Parent Meeting:Tuesday, October 27th form 5:00-5:45
Tech rehearsal: 11/4, 11/6, 11/9, 11/10, & 11/22 (extended to 6pm) No conflicts permitted during tech week.
Show Dates: November 13th, 14th @ 6pm & November 14th & 15th @ 1pm.
IMPORTANT: This is not an after school care class. Not every student will be needed at every rehearsal. We do require students to attend the rehearsals they are needed at. Please review the schedule to be sure you can commit to our program.
Requirements for participation
- Student must attend Carrillo Elementary
- Student must be in 4th or 5th grade
- Student must be available for all required rehearsals
- Registration Fee: $360 (Limited Financial Assistance Available: please email studentsonstage22@gmail.com by August 17th, 2026)
- 12.5% Registration Fee increase is due to a 275% increase to utilize school facilities approved by the SMUSD school board.
- Registration Fee includes: Show Script, Cast Show T-Shirt, Digital Recording Link of All 4 Shows, Cast Gift, and the Cast Strike Party.
- At least one parent or guardian must agree to serve on one of our production committees listed below:
- Costumes
- Sets
- Props
- Publicity
- Sound/Microphones
- Star Grams
- Social Media
- Program- Ads & Sponsorships
- Refreshments
- Strike Party
- Hair & Make-up
- Photography
- Bio Boards
- Parent Committee Coordinator
- House/Ticketing
- Gift Shopper
- Backstage Supervision
- T-shirts
- Fundraising
parent committee descriptions