PROGRAM
DARBY IVA PACK Founding Director
WELCOME TO OUR WINTER CELEBRATION SHOWCASE! This production of The Lion King Jr. is our 2nd production in the Musical Theater Program. The level of growth and excitement this opportunity brings to our students is truly a blessing. The gifts of the MAD Students are being groomed and developed in a exceptional way. I want to take a moment and just celebrate the work of our Musical Theater department. Phillip Burgess, Tracie Jiggetts & Rachel Morgan Im what you have poured into these students is immeasurable. I also want to give a special shout out to our dance teachers Crystal Makel, Myla McLeod, Shelby Kolar and Kelsey Lewis who have created beautiful pieces for our dancers to present! And to our MAD Admin Team thank you for continuing to keep us organized! To our Parents & Friends of MAD your support is always valued. You believe in the work and continue to give us the trust to do the work! To our Artist! The best is yet to come! You are our future and the small seeds we are giving you will bloom into something beautiful in the very near future. Thank you for coming to show and we hope it brings you so much joy! -Ms. Darby Iva Pack
Program Welcome Darby Iva Pack Christmas Worship Medley" Choreographed by: Darby Pack Music by: Israel & New Breed Dancers: The Dance Ministry "Santa Tell Me" Choreographed by: Kelsey Lewis & Crystal Makle Music by: Ariana Grande Dancers: The Lower School "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" Choreographed by: Shelby Kolar & Crystal Makle Music by: Pentatonix Dancers: The Middle School "All I Want for Christmas is You" Choreographed by: Myla McLeod Music by: Mariah Carey Dancers: The Upper School
INTERMISSION (15 minutes)
Music & Lyrics by: Elton John & Tim Rice
Additional Music & Lyrics by: Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, and Hans Zimmer
Book by: Roger Allers & Irene Mecchi
Based on the Broadway production directed by: Julie Taymo
Winter Showcase Cast (Pre-Show) Listed in order of appearance
T H E D A N C E Sydni Brice, Synethia Ellerbee, Asiya Giles, Nixen Gladden, Destiny Graves-Wright, Kayla Hicks, Daniele Hill, Sekwana Horge, MINISTRY Sanaa Hubbard, Selah Hubbard, Dorian Johnson, Brienne Lewis, Eryma s Logan, Katrice Logan, Shellae Louden, Alyssa Mckay, Erika Montgomery, Kiya Outlaw, Devany Nicholls, Jesiah Nicholls, Joann Tinner, Syd'Nee Walters, Kalia Wiley, Maliyah Willis
T H E L O W E R S C H O O L Cassidy Coombs, Raegan Eaton, Dylan Feaster, Kharli Forney, ( A G E S 6 - 8 ) Paris Goff, Jocelyn Harris, Dakota Hasty, Zaria Idi, Jurnee Jones, Laila Mitchell, Mikayla Thompson, Camila Trigueros, Peyton Usher, Jordin Wilborn
T H E M I D D L E S C H O O L Bria Arnold, Ariel Cassie, Reilee Ferguson, McKenzee Fields, Sophee Fields, Nixen Gladden, Destiny Graves-Wright, Tatiana ( A G E S 9 - 1 1 ) Moorehead, Sophia Alexis Mroz, Christina Pitts, Regan Rowlett, Laila Salley, Chloe' Sheppard, Taylor Spencer, Alana Swann, Zoey Watters, Bradleigh Wiggins
T H E U P P E R S C H O O L Mileah Cheek, Morgan Clinton, Kelsie Fennoy, Natalia Jackson, ( A G E S 1 2 - 1 8 ) Zyaire Johnson, Jada Mackel, Jasmine, Mackel, Ibukun Ojemuyiwa, Carmen Polk, Michaia Richardson, Zanariah Weir
WINTER ENROLLMENT RESERVE
YOUR
SPACE
FOR
$50!
CAST LIST Disney’s "The Lion King JR." is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Script, music, and all other material © 2015 Disney Broadway Junior and MTI’s Broadway Junior Collection are trademarks or registered trademarks of Music Theatre International. All rights reserved.
R A F I K I Alayna Jones
M U F A S A Breahna Coates
S A R A B I Cree Cathy
S C A R Christina Pitts
Z A Z U Makeila Wooden
Y O U N G S I M B A Cameron Jackson
S I M B A Hayden Simmons
Y O U N G N A L A Malaya Balagot
N A L A London Bailey
S A R A F I N A Page Artist
T I M O N Sophia Alexis Mroz
P U M B A A Precious Conner
CAST LIST (Continued)
THE ENSEMBLE/ COMPANY Page Artis, London Bailey, Malaya Balagot, Ariel Cassie, Cree Cathey, Breahna Coates, Precious Conner,, Cameron Jackson, Malia Jenkins, Alayna Jones, Tatiana Moorehead, Sophia Alexis Mroz Christina Pitts, Julia Saunders, Alaia Simmons, Hayden Simmons, Makeila Wooden
HYENAS
E D Ariel Cassie
Tatiana Moorehead
Julia Saunders
B A N Z A I Alaia Simmons
S H E N Z I Malia Jenkins L I O N E S S Page Artis Malaya Balagot London Bailey Cree Cathey G A Z E L L Alaia Simmons
The Maryland Academy of Dance
PRODUCER
Antwan Harper
STAGE MANAGER
Phillip Burgess
MUSICAL THEATER PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Production Team
Tracie Jiggets
DANCE DIRECTOR
Rachel Morgan Im
MUSIC DIRECTOR
COSTUME DESIGNER
Sharlene Clinton
COSTUME DESIGN ASSISTANTS
Special thanks to all of the parents and teachers who have made this production possible!
London Chambers, Sydney Chambers, Eliana Roberts
LIGHTING DESIGNER
Earl "Harley" Thompson
AUDIO VISUAL ENGINEER
Myron Austin
FACILITIES
Kenneth Oliver
PRINCIPAL
Jonathan Huges
Music Adapted & Arranged and Additional Music & Lyrics and "Luau Hawaiian Treat" written by Will Van Dyke
"It's a Small World" written by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman
Musical Numbers
CIRCLE OF LIFE WITH NANTS' INGONYAMA
Rafiki, Ensemble
GRASSLANDS CHANT
Ensemble
THE LIONESS HUNT
Lionesses
I JUST CAN'T WAIT TO BE KING
Young Simba, Young Nala, Zazu,
Scar, Shenzi, Banzai, Ed, Hyenas, Ensemble
B E P R E P A R E D Mufasa, Ensemble
T H E Y L I V E I N Y O U Ensemble
THE STAMPEDE T H E M O U R N I N G Sarabi, Young Nala, Rafiki, Lionesses, Hyenas
H A K U N A M A T A T A Timon, Pumbaa, Young Simba, Simba,
Ensemble S H A D O W L A N D Nala, Sarabi, Sarafina, Lioness
CAN YOU FEEL THE LOVE TONIGHT Timon, Pumbaa, Simba, Nala, Ensemble
Rafiki, Ensemble H E L I V E S I N Y O U Timon, Pumbaa, Ensemble
.Company L U A U H A W A I I A N T R E A T Timon, Pumbaa
F I N A L E Ensemble/Company
A special thank you to our Admin Team! Ms. Diamond Freeman, Ms. Tyesha Hamm, Ms. Autumn Johnson, Ms. Alicia Simmons & Ms. Martina Pack!
To our Teachers! Ms. Bri'Asha Aldridge, Mr. Phillip Burgess, Ms. Rachel Mo9rgan Im, Ms. Tracie Jiggetts, Ms. Shelby Kolar, Ms. Crystal Makel & Ms. Myla Mcleod
To our STEP Kids! Khaleigh Mcleod, Aubrey Morrow & Peyton Morrow