The Pride Lands are coming to ACS! Get your tickets now for Disney’s The Lion King JR., featuring our talented cast of 4th–12th grade students.
Join us as our students bring Simba’s journey to life with favorite songs, memorable characters, and a story of courage, friendship, and finding your place in the world. Based on Disney’s beloved animated film and the award-winning Broadway musical, this production offers a wonderful evening—or afternoon—of live theater for family and friends!
Show Dates and Times:
Friday, November 20: 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 21: 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Meet Our Cast
We are excited to introduce the students who will bring the Pride Lands to life!
- Rafiki: Kendall Bouchard (understudy: Lucy Huff)
- Mufasa: Ethan Warren
- Sarabi: Kendra Dye (understudy: Gianna Mitchell)
- Zazu: Matthew Coates (understudy: Sophia Capito)
- Scar: Yuyu Choi (understudy: Kendra Dye)
- Young Simba: Lucca Hilferty (understudy: Holden Dougan)
- Simba: Tyler Shull (understudy: Joey Kinch)
- Lionesses: Emily Abbott, Gianna Mitchell, Sophia Capito, Annabelle Frye, Lily Henigan, Kyra Kuchmek, Shiloh Samuels, Nora Wigglesworth
- Young Nala: Brianna Shull (understudy: Lily Henigan)
- Nala: Hailey Everland (understudy: Rose Campbell)
- Sarafina: Rose Campbell (understudy: Gianna Mitchell)
- Banzai: Joey Kinch (understudy: Grace Petrinec)
- Shenzi: Layla Aspenberg (understudy: Grace Petrinec)
- Ed: C.J. Delacruz
- Hyenas: Aria Lewis, Judah Aspenberg, Kinsely Meyer, Addison Rawlings, Grace Petrinec, Holden Dougan, Emmett Goehring, Payton Ireland, Olivia Moren-Owens
- Timon: Lucy Huff (understudy: Layla Aspenberg)
- Pumbaa: Benjamin Bromhead (understudy: Aria Lewis)
- Ensemble: Sadie Wyzen-Gregory, Kayla Wisdom, Isabella Silver, Aria Curry, Olivia Kuchmek, Allison Eachus, Brianna White, Mackenzie Tassone, Eleanora Campbell
Guiding our students are Mrs. Genevieve Huff, Producer/Director; Mrs. Liz Henigan, Music Director; Mrs. Alexis Wigglesworth, Choreographer; Mrs. Amy Parker, Assistant Director and Assistant Choreographer; Ms. Amy Williams, Production Assistant; and Mr. Lee Martin, Technical Director. We are grateful for their leadership as our students prepare to share their God-given talents on stage.
Come cheer on our cast! Purchase your tickets today and invite a friend to join you: https://bit.ly/acslionking
Want to send a special message to a cast or crew member? Playbill Ads and Boosters are available through Friday, November 13. Visit acseht.org/drama for ads, boosters, and sponsorship opportunities.
