TYOB!: “The Lion King Jr.” – This Weekend! – (Part #1)

I’ve got a Thing You Oughta Be doing this weekend and next…

The North Star Theatre Project is putting on an amazing production of Disney’s “The Lion King Jr.” over the next two weekends. Over 30 local kids (and many behind-the-scenes adults) have come together for this summer’s feature show. Let’s take a look at some rehearsal photos.

The showtimes are: Friday & Saturday, June 19-20 at 7:30 PM – Sunday, June 21 at 2 PM and Friday & Saturday, June 26-27 at 7:30 PM – Sunday, June 28 at 2 PM. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children & students. The show is at Danville’s Historic North Theatre. Tickets are available online and at the box office on the night of the show.

Let’s take a look at some rehearsal photos and some behind-the-scenes preparation in Part #1.

Tonight, we’re working on the “The Circle Of Life” opening scene.

The giraffes work on their part.

The chorus chants as Rafiki sings.

All of the jungle animals bow in respect.

The props department is rushing their work to completion.

Creativity with crafting tools is a must for props.

beautiful jungle print fabric will be a costume soon.

How to make a wildebeest!

In Part #2, we’ll see how that wildebeest gets his colors. Part #1 is done! Part #2 is coming up next on SouthsideCentral…