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COMMUNITY THEATER
MADE BY, WITH, AND FOR A COMMUNITY
AUDITION INFORMATION
2025 Season
AUDITION NOTICE
Auditions for Disney’s The Lion King Jr.
May 18 & 19 at 5:30 PM
Bedford County Playhouse
We are seeking 8 principal characters, 5 supporting characters, and many ensemble members for this exciting production!
Audition Requirements:
Prepare 30–45 seconds of a song excerpt, choosing one of the following options:
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"I Just Can’t Wait to be King" (Simba's vocals, Time Stamp: 0:17–0:40)
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"Be Prepared" (Time Stamp: 0:30–1:01)
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"Hakuna Matata" (choose Timon or Pumbaa’s vocals, Time Stamp: 0:00–0:30)
Important Notes:
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Due to the Junior nature of this production, only performers who will be 17 years old or younger as of July 27 are eligible to audition.
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Show dates are July 18, 19, 24, and 25 at 7:30 PM, and July 20 and 27 at 3:00 PM.
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Please bring a list of all known schedule conflicts to auditions.
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Rehearsal schedule will be based on cast availability and may include some weekend rehearsals.
For more information, contact director Matt Godissart at mgodissart@gmail.com or 814-494-1822.
Synopsis and character descriptions: Click here
General Audition Information:
All auditions are open to anyone in the community regardless of race or ethnic background. No previous stage experience is required to try out for any BCP production. Our directors are open to non-traditional castings and everyone is encouraged to submit themselves for all projects.
Knowledge of the material is encouraged but not required.
Players do not have to be the ages of the characters, just be able to portray the age range listed.
Play Auditions:
You do not need to prepare anything. Actors will be instructed to read pieces from the script at auditions.
Musical Auditions:
You must come prepared to sing 16-32 bars of a musical theatre piece that displays your vocal range.
Clearances:
Any individual who is cast in a show with anyone under the age of 18 must receive both their Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance and the Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance. As a volunteer for the theatre there should be no cost. If you do not obtain your clearances, you WILL NOT be able to act in a show with anyone under 18 in the cast. Both clearances can be obtained online, click button below for more information. Please note, while uncommon, some clearances may take more than 14 days.
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