Festival of The Lion King - Kissimmee, FL Open Call (11.10.26)

Notice: Audition Call Type: Open Call

AUDITION DATE

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)

SIGN-IN OPENS AT 9:30PM

CONTRACT

Walt Disney World

minimum $26.00 hour incl. potential Equity pension, Equity 401K, & Disney health

SEEKING

Equity vocalists for FESTIVAL OF THE LION KING (See breakdown).

We will be casting for potential Full-Time and Sub/Casual-Temporary positions.

Join the inhabitants of the Pride Lands for this African-inspired celebration of The Lion King featuring songs from the film! This original musical theatre production is performed live in the Harambe Theater, a state-ofthe-art, indoor, 1500-seat theatre-in-the-round in  Disney's Animal Kingdom®, at the Walt Disney World®  Resort near Orlando, FL.

PREPARATION

Candidates should prepare 16 bars of their own choosing and provide sheet music, in the correct key, for the accompanist. Please visit www.DisneyAuditions.com to create/update your Disney Performer Profile prior to attending.

LOCATION

Disney Animal Kingdom Rehearsal Facility

3271 Sherberth Rd

Orlando, FL 34747

PERSONNEL

Casting Director: Erika Ureña

OTHER DATES

Potential in-person callbacks will be held December 9 in Orlando and January 10 in New York. Candidates must be available for one of the in-person callbacks to be considered. Those invited to the callback will be contacted by November 17. Potential rehearsals will be held later February 2027.

OTHER

www.disneyauditions.com

Upon signing of Walt Disney World® Individual Employment Contract, candidates are eligible to immediately apply for membership in Actors' Equity Association.

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

Breakdown

FESTIVAL OF THE LION KING - Vocalists

NOTE: All of these characters are confident in themselves as individuals, their relationships with each other, and the rest of the inhabitants of the Pride Lands. Their passion for entertaining and sharing the music and culture of the Lion King with their audience is what drives their performances.

SEEKING:

Kiume: The Leader. Has a strong, commanding presence and could be seen as intimidating, yet he is witty and has a kind and loveable side. Resonant baritone/bass. 

Nakawa: The Prince. An eager, charming, and youthful character. He is confident but not cocky. Pop/R&B second tenor. 

Zawadi: The Gift. "Mother Earth" to all who know her. She is wise and grounded but also has a fun and robust personality. Gospel mezzo-soprano with high belt. 

Kibibi: The Princess. A radiant ingénue with a sweet and playful persona. Pop/gospel second soprano with a high belt to E.