The Lion King Jr.

On the campus of Leola Elementary School

January 27-29, 2023

The African savannah comes to life in Disney's The Lion King Jr. Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters journey from Pride Rock to the jungle... and back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.

Performances take place at Leola Elementary School (11 School Dr, Leola, PA 17540).

Friday, January 27 | 7pm
Saturday, January 28 | 3pm & 7pm
Sunday, January 29 | 3pm

Tickets are Pay-What-You-Will and all donations help support Servant Stage's YOUTH THEATRE program!

This camp is currently at capacity.

Students Ages 8-16

Rehearsals and Performances run January 3-29, 2023

The African savannah comes to life in Disney's The Lion King Jr. Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters journey from Pride Rock to the jungle... and back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.

Rehearsals and performances take place between January 3-29, 2023 with rehearsals taking place at Lancaster County Christian School (2390 New Holland Pk, Lancaster, PA 17601). Tech week and performances will be held at Leola Elementary School (11 School Dr, Leola, PA 17540).

Registration Info

Costs

  • $225 - includes all activities & materials

  • EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION - $200 (before October 31, 2022)

  • LATE REGISTRATION - $250 (after November 30, 2022)

  • Limited, need-based financial aid available! See the Youth Theatre page to apply.

    Youth Theatre Winter Production costs include:

    • t-shirt

    • all materials and handouts

    • rehearsals with the Servant Stage staff

    • Financial aid available! See the Youth Theatre page to apply.

    Students will need to bring their own snacks and water bottles.

    Additional Information:

    Financial Aid is available for those who need it. All students who register are expected to be able to attend all rehearsals and performances. Masks will not be required at rehearsals or performances. No refunds will be issued within 2 weeks of the start of camp.

Schedule

  • Registration Deadline: December 5, 2022 *STUDENTS MUST BE REGISTERED TO AUDITION*

  • Auditions will take place December 6-7, 2022. Students will be contacted after registering to confirm their audition time slot.

  • THE LION KING JR will rehearse at Lancaster County Christian School Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings 6-9pm and Sundays 3-9pm, from January 3-26. Tech rehearsals will be held at the performance venue, Leola Elementary School, on January 25 from 6-9pm. The performances for family and friends will be Friday, January 27 at 7pm; Saturday, January 28 at 3pm and 7pm; Sunday, January 29 at 3pm.

Performance Schedule

Friday, January 27 | 7pm
Saturday, January 28 | 3pm & 7pm
Sunday, January 29 | 3pm

Tickets are Pay-What-You-Will and all donations help support Servant Stage's YOUTH THEATRE program!


Meet The Directors

LAUREN SCHAEFFER (Director) is so thrilled to head back to the Pridelands this January, after having directed Lion King JR last year with Servant Stage's summer camp program. She has great memories from the various SS youth productions she has worked on, including Once on this Island JR, Aladdin JR, Frozen JR (2020, 2022), and Godspell JR! Lauren is a Liberty University alum and graduated with an Interdisciplinary degree which combined theatre, ministry, and psychology. She currently works on staff for Servant Stage, enjoys performing when she gets the chance, and is most excited for her and her husband JT to teach their little girl all about the world of theatre!

AMBERLY BARKER (Education Program Manager ) is excited to be a part of bringing theatre education to the Lancaster area with Servant Stage. Originally from Berks County, she spent four years in sunny West Palm Beach, Florida earning a B.A. in Theatre Arts with an emphasis in musical theatre performance from Palm Beach Atlantic University. Since then she has spent the last nine years at Sight & Sound, a member of the stage management team for most of that time. She lives in Lititz with her husband, Mike, and their daughters, Marley and Delaney. She carves out time in her life for reading, hiking, showtunes, and sweet friendships. Zephaniah 3:17


THE LION KING JR is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com.