Walt Disney World Company
Lake Buena Vista, FL
US

DESCRIPTION

CONTRACT

Walt Disney World

$24.00 per hour - includes potential Equity pension, Equity 401K, & Disney health.

SEEKING

Equity vocalists for FESTIVAL OF THE LION KING (See breakdown).

We will be casting for potential Full-Time and Sub/Casual-Temporary positions.

Join the inhabitants of the Pride Lands for this African-inspired celebration of The Lion King featuring songs from the film! This original musical theatre production is performed live in the Harambe Theater, a state-of-the-art, indoor, 1500-seat theatre-in-the-round in  Disney's Animal Kingdom®, at the Walt Disney World® Resort near Orlando, FL.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Please prepare the audition material that you can find at DisneyAuditions.com. Please visit the audition posting at DisneyAuditions.com to see the SUBMISSION AND ONLINE AUDITION CHECK-IN INSTRUCTIONS section which will have submission information. The deadline for the Equity video submission is November 27th, 2024, at 11:30pm ET.

Deadline: 11/27/2024

PERSONNEL

Casting Director: Erika Ureña

OTHER DATES

Potential in-person callbacks will be held January 12th, 2025 in New York, NY and January 14th, 2025 in Orlando, FL. Candidates must be available for one of the in-person callbacks to be considered. Those invited to the callback will be contacted by December 12th, 2024.

Potential rehearsals will be held early March 2025.

OTHER

www.disneyauditions.com

Upon signing of Walt Disney World® Individual Employment Contract, candidates are eligible to immediately apply for membership in Actors' Equity Association.

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination.

Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.

BREAKDOWN

FESTIVAL OF THE LION KING - Vocalists

SEEKING:

All of these characters are confident in themselves as individuals, their relationships with each other, and the rest of the inhabitants of the Pride Lands. Their passion for entertaining and sharing the music and culture of the Lion King with their audience is what drives their performances. We strongly encourage BIPOC vocalists and vocalists of all shapes and sizes to submit.

Kiume: The Leader. Has a strong, commanding presence and could be seen as intimidating, yet he is witty and has a kind and loveable side. Resonant baritone/bass. 

Nakawa: The Prince. An eager, charming, and youthful character. He is confident but not cocky. Pop/R&B second tenor. 

Zawadi: The Gift. "Mother Earth" to all who know her. She is wise and grounded but also has a fun and robust personality. Gospel mezzo-soprano with high belt. 

Kibibi: The Princess. A radiant ingénue with a sweet and playful persona. Pop/gospel second soprano with a high belt to E. 

SALARY

Walt Disney World $24.00/hour minimum

UNION

AEA