Join us for the final performance of The Center’s Performing Arts Summer Camp! Watch our talented campers as they perform Disney's The Lion King Jr. This show highlights their hard work and growth as artists. Enjoy memorable songs from the Broadway musical and animated film, including “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “He Lives in You,” and “Hakuna Matata.” This production is a joyful celebration of storytelling and performance. Come support these young performers as they share their passion and creativity on stage.
Rafiki - Alyssa Porter & Bailey Grant
Mufasa - Johan Elabor-Christopher
Sarabi - Avery Anderson
Zazu - Kyra Corum
Scar - Sam Koerber
Young Simba - Carson Clark
Young Nala - Xhayden Pace
Sarafina - Kayla Krusza
Shenzi - Jaiel Walker
Banzai - Noah Johnson
Ed - August Amos
Timon - Ry Corum
Pumbaa - Ava Givens
Simba - Zairah West
Nala - Kyleigh Jones
Lionesses - Ella Boyd, Lyric Britton, AvaLynn Frossard, Julia Pierre, Savannah Posley, Donna Simpson, Ahvri Sylvain, Journey Younger
Hyenas - Zoe-Nicole Carter, Hazel Klein, Colm O’Brien, Grace O’Brien, Addison Stallworth, London Wilkinson, Milan Wilkinson, Sammy Wingba
Animals of the Pridelands (Ensemble) - Victoria Adams, Noelle Baker, Maliyah Brown, David Cosino, Sasha Elabor-Christopher, Jenevieve Francis, Sophia Gomez, Graviti Moore, Evelyn Muirhead, Skyler Philips
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