Disney's The Lion King has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world . Grand Ledge High School is joining forces with Hayes Middle School to produce this one-of-a-kind musical. The African savannah comes to life on your stage 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.
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CAST:
Rafiki - Pratiksha Boinapally*, Taryn Riekse**
Scar - Louis Konkoly**, JJ Sanchez*
Zazu - Mia Anderson**, Sarah Bovee*
Mufasa - Josh Irwin**, Thomas Larner*
Young Simba - Conner Dennis**, Sage Gee*
Young Nala - Lucy Ackerman*, Katelyn Schupbach**
Sarabi - Anna Konen
Sarafina - Bella Zoglio
Shenzi - Kasey Henriquez*, Miah Winston**
Banzai - William Lanese**, Eula Mlay*
Ed - Truman Badra
Timon - Josie Parish**, Max Schaefer*
Pumbaa - Foster Anderson*, Jacob Irwin**
Simba - Travis Hunt**, Cameron Palmer*
Nala - Becca Bovee*, Rebecca Ridenour**
Percussionists - Jennifer Huelskamp, Hunter Pouillon
Antelopes - Erin Maher, Lizzie Maurer, Mia Thorne
Buzzard - Joey Olmstead
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Savannah Ensemble:
Elysia Azzi, Emalie Blodgett, Melissa Bonney, Kayla Campbell, Sydney Deal, Amelia Kleeman, Brooke Lundie, Madyson McPhee, Madison Mullen, Alissa Nugent, Maria Perez, Kat Platte, Hannah Roman, Ashley Stopczynski
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Grasses:
Gianna Almy, Audrey Burgess, Easton Childs, Avery Clark, Maddie Coscarelli, Nyah Davis, Emma Gonzalez, Addisyn Grostefon, Hannah Kunc, Ryleigh Mauk, Allison Morgan, Rylie Schmitzer, Gabby Seigo, Tessa Shaulis, Taylor Soldan, Addison Valler, Madeline Wotruba
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Lionesses:
Hallie Ackerman, Mari Battley, Isabel Browning, Bailey deSilva, Madelyn Marsh, Bella Seigo, Madeline Smith, Jacklyn VanderPloeg
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WILDEBEESTS/HYENAS:
Leo Ackerman, Keira Carlson, Jacob Deal, Roman D'Alessandro, Will Hunter, Brendan Marsh, Emery Mills, Aaron Moore, Joey Olmstead, Mackenzie Rademacher, Adrian Slear, Easton Stevens, Van Thompson
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JUNGLE ENSEMBLE:
Gianna Almy, Audrey Burgess, Keira Carlson, Easton Childs, Maddie Coscarelli, Emma Gonzalez, Erin Maher, Ryleigh Mauk, Aaron Moore, Joey Olmstead, Rylie Schmitzer, Gabby Seigo, Tessa Shaulis, Maddie Smith, Mackenzie Rademacher, Taylor Soldan, Addison Valler, Madeline Wotruba
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TECH CREW:
Zoey Gibbs, Anne-Marie Latourette, Mikayla Shaltry, *Abby Thorne (crew captain), Sammy Fillipich, Hannah Perri, Presley Richardson, Sarah Bancroft, Melissa Bennett, Caleb Johnson, Heidi Reynolds, Lily Richardson, Lindsey Bomgaars, Isabella Lichtenstein, Leigha Pardee
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PRODUCTION TEAM:
Director/Choreographer - Tracy Clark
Assistant Director - Rebecca Hager
Vocal Directors - Sheri Petersen, Kristen Nichols
Costumer - Erin Marsh
Production Manager - Tonya Rice
Student Directors - Sara Peeper, Brandon Foy
Technical Supervisor - Timothy Daniel
Accompanist - Mary Rodeck
