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Executive Director All About Theatre warmly welcomes you to our 146th major production here in Santa Cruz County. We are proud to present Disney’s Lion King Jr. - what an inspirational journey this has been for all of us...! “The Lion King” deals with the death of a parent, betrayal, guilt, running away, denial, ambition, coming of age, redemption, and friendship - allowing many opportunities for social-emotional learning and ethical emphasis discussion throughout the rehearsal process. Exposure to the show and the characters has served as an introduction to Africa, food chains, the interdependence of the hunter and the hunted, lions, hyenas, meerkats, and warthogs. So although we all had a great time learning the dance routines, singing in Swahili and other African dialects, we were also able to bond and connect as humans, understand the world around us just a little better and make long lasting friendships built on trust and respect. Using the medium of performing arts children can learn deep concepts and be able to reflect on their own emotional trials and tribulations. Allowing 6 through 10 year olds to perform together nurtured and encourage mentoring programs within the cast and we were able to truly envelop accountability and setting expectations into the mix! I am truly blessed every day with the gifts that this community and theater brings. I want to thank all the incredible performers for opening your hearts and trusting me as well as each other. We have created something magical here... I hope this will forever stay with you. I know it will me... “It’s important to always look where you’re headed rather than where you were!” “Oh yes, the past can hurt. But from the way I see it, you can either run from it, or learn from it.” “Being brave doesn’t mean you go looking for trouble.” “Remember who you are.” As Artistic Director of All About Theatre, I am thrilled to share the transformational power of theatre with students, families, and the community. Sit back and enjoy as this exceptionally talented cast takes you on a journey you’ll never forget. -- Lindsey Chester

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Show Synopsis RAFIKI gathers the ANIMALS of the Pridelands to welcome the newborn cub of King MUFASA and Queen SARABI (“Circle of Life with Nants’ Ingonyama”). The king`s jealous brother, SCAR, no longer heir to the throne, skips the ceremony, upsetting Mufasa. Time passes (“Grasslands Chant”) and YOUNG SIMBA grows into a curious young lion. Mufasa explains the circle of life and that Young Simba will one day be king of the Pridelands. Young Simba shares this news with Scar, who encourages his nephew to visit the forbidden Elephant Graveyard. Young Simba finds his best friend, YOUNG NALA, hunting with SARAFINA and the LIONESSES (“The Lioness Hunt”) and invites her on his adventure. Once they ditch their overbearing babysitter, ZAZU (“I Just Can’t Wait to Be King”), the cubs encounter the ravenous SHENZI, BANZAI and ED in the graveyard. Mufasa arrives and pummels the hyenas then takes the cubs home. Scar emerges from the darkness to recruit the HYENAS in his murderous plan to become king (“Be Prepared”). Back in the Pridelands, Mufasa reprimands Young Simba then shares the guidance of their ancestors, up among the stars (“They Live in You”). Enacting his plan, Scar leaves Young Simba alone in the gorge and signals the hyenas to scare a herd of wildebeest (“The Stampede”). Scar alerts Mufasa, who leaps into the stampede to save his son. Mufasa rescues Young Simba, but Scar pushes his brother back into the gorge, where he is trampled. Scar blames Young Simba for the king`s death and tells him to run away and never return. As Sarabi, Young Nala, Rafiki and the lionesses mourn the loss of Mufasa and Young Simba (“The Mourning”), Scar assumes the throne, uniting lions and hyenas under his dark reign. Lost in the desert, Young Simba meets TIMON and PUMBAA, who take him to their “worry-free” jungle home (“Hakuna Matata”). Under Scar`s reign, the Pridelands are nearly destroyed. Now grown, NALA decides to leave and seek help (“Shadowland”). To her delight, she finds SIMBA alive in the jungle (“Can You Feel the Love Tonight”). Nala urges him to take his rightful place as king but, still ashamed, Simba refuses. Rafiki appears and helps Simba remember his father (“He Lives in You”). With newfound courage, Simba agrees to return to the Pridelands. Timon and Pumbaa distract the hyenas (“Luau Hawaiian Treat”) while Nala rallies the lionesses. Simba confronts his uncle, the truth of Mufasa`s murder is revealed and Scar runs away, pursued by angry hyenas. With peace restored in the Pridelands, Simba takes his place as king and the circle of life continues (“Finale”).



Production Staff Artistic Director………….......................................…………....………… Lindsey Chester Co-Director………………………................................................................….. Aren Bass Musical Director…………………………..................................................... Zina Urquhart Choreographer………………................................................................….. Mikaela Reed Assistant Choreographer............................................................................ Lucy Rudnick Technical Staff Graphic Designer....................................................................................... Mikaela Reed Lighting Design............................................................................................... Rob Rusin Sound Engineer...................................................................................... Lindsey Chester Lighting Board Operator............................................................................. Peter Chester Stage Manager........................................................................................... Mikaela Reed Backstage Crew ............................................ Jasmine Krishnamachari, Kamilla Lindsay ...............................................................................................Leia Lindsay & Ash Lundell *NEED TO UPDATE OR DELETE SINCERE THANKS BELOW* Sincere Thanks All About Theatre wishes to extend a huge thank you to Danny Bennett and the congregation of HOPE Church for the use of their building. Thanks to Maitreya Maziarz for his technical guidance for this production. We could not be more grateful for your kindness and generosity!

Cast of Characters Rafiki.......................................................................................................................... Jackson Bean Younger Simba........................................................................................................ Nathan Lindsay Simba..................................................................................................... Anastasia Krishnamachari Mufasa................................................................................................... Ava Renee Sadri McGurrin Sarabi............................................................................................................................. Dylan Babb Zazu............................................................................................................................... Milo Boyton Scar............................................................................................................................ Judah Penera Younger Nala.............................................................................................................. Ayla Urquhart Nala............................................................................................................... Olivia Brooke Chester Sarafina......................................................................................................................... Priya Gelter Timon............................................................................................................................ Sibri Khalsa Pumbaa.......................................................................................................................... Miko Burns Banzai......................................................................................................................... Elise Fluegge Shenzi..................................................................................................................... Claire Batterson Ed.................................................................................................................................... Sol Adams Lionesses................................................. Anastasia Krishnamachari, Ayler Patterson, Dylan Babb ..............................Hazel Fisher, Olivia Brooke Chester, Priya Gelter, Sofia Drexel, Vivienne Smith Prideland Animals: Birds.......................................... Corvin Edwards, Jahnvi Clarke, Marley Anderton, Violeta Lozano Gazelles......................................................... Claire Batterson, Kameron McGurrin, Elise Fluegge Zebra................................................... Aurelia Prindle, Ayler Patterson, Ella Fordyce, Talia Hallak Giraffe............................................................................... Layla Haug, Leila Hallak, Remy Labadie Rhino......................................................................................... Emmett Lange & Greyson Labadie Cheetah................................................................................. Judah Penera, Olivia Brooke Chester Wildebeast.............................................................................. Miko Burns, Sibri Khalsa, Sol Adams Main Hyena Pod................................................................................ Corvin Edwards, Ella Fordyce

Cast of Characters (continued...) Ensemble: Aurelia Prindle Ava-Renee Sadri McGurrin Ayla Urquhart Ayler Patterson Claire Batterson Corvin Edwards Ella Fordyce Emmett Lange Greyson Labadie Jahnvi Clarke Judah Penera Kameron McGurrin Layla Haug Leila Hallak Marley Anderton Miko Burns Nathan Lindsay Olivia Brooke Chester Priya Gelter Remy Labadie Sibri Khalsa Sofia Drexel Sol Adams Talia Hallak Violeta Lozano

Parent Volunteers Parent Coordinator..................................................................................................... Kelly Woods Parent Liason............................................................................................................ Julie Madigan Set Coordinators................................................................................... Ron Lynch & Ross Swalve Set Crew...................................................................... Aaron Dillon, Temujin Kuechle & Tom Reisz Painting Coordinator...................................................................... Hannah Nevins & Josh Adams Painting Crew.................. Pilar and Sacha Chaves, Rosemary Bean, Heidi Fisher, Valerie & Nick ...................... Kim dean, Sasha & Michael Edwards, Ronny & Cassie, Jessica Sada & Bob Burns ............................ Aaron Gelter, Melinda Fordyce, Catherine Tumanguil, Vanessa Krishnamachari ...................................... Ben & Yuki Batterson, Diana and Luke, Nick Labadie, Nora Oppenheimer Costume Coordinator........................................................... Amanda Boynton and Portia Lindsay Costume Crew......................... Pilar Chaves, Nora Oppenheimer, Hannah Nevins & Josh Adams ................................................................. Ben & Yuki Batterson, Melinda Fordyce, Diana Vaughan ............................................................................................. Catherine Tumanguil, Shayna Labadie Props Coordinators...................................................................................... Ben & Yuki Batterson Props Crew.............................. Rosemary Bean, Hannah Nevins & Josh Adams, Ronny & Cassie ............................................ Aaron Gelter, Catherine Tumanguil, Diana Vaughan, Shayna Labadie ............................................................................................................. (Masks) Mari & Data Khalsa Printing Co-Coordinator............................................................................................. Kara Penera Printing Crew......................................................................................... Sasha & Michael Edwards Food/Cast Party Coordinator....................................................................... Maritza Pozzi-Loyola Dressing Room Coordinator................................................. Spring Babb and Cassie Thibodeau Dressing Room Crew............. Pilar Chaves, Vanessa Krishnamachari, Kim dean, Portia Lindsay ................................................... Suzanne Geneste de Besme, Shayna Labadie, Melinda Fordyce ......................................................... Scott Pozzi, Shannon Blount, Tabitha Bernardi & Cecile Cruz ...................................................................... Diana Vaughan, Nora Oppenheimer, Arwa Abdelhadi ............................................ Geetha Clarke, Catherine Tumanguil, Spring Babb, Amanda Boynton Show Snacks Coordinator...................................................................................... Geetha Clarke Show Snacks Crew.................................................................. Heidi & Joseph Fisher, Arwa Hallak .......................................................................................... Megan Gelter, Vanessa Krishnamachari House Manager.......................................................................................................... Kim Johnson Ticket Manager............................................................................................................ Kali Estrada

Parent Volunteers (continued...) Concession Coordinator...................................................................................... Chelsea Prindle Concessions Crew....................................... Geetha Clarke, Heidi & Joseph Fisher, Spring Babb ................................................................ Sasha & Michael Edwards, Suzanne Geneste de Besme .................................... Vanessa Krishnamachari, Arwa Abdelhadi, Diana Vaughan, Valerie & Nick House Manager.......................................................................................................... Kara Penera House Crew............................... Chelsea Prindle, Shayna Labadie, Suzanne Geneste de Besme .............................................................................................................. Megan Gelter, Arwa Hallak Ticket Manager............................................................................................................ Heidi Fisher Tickets Crew.......................................... Geetha Clarke, Jessica Sada & Bob Burns, Ashlie Sadri .................................................................... Diana Vaughan, Nora Oppenheimer, Melinda Fordyce .................................................................... Vanessa Krishnamachari, Valerie & Nick, Spring Babb Food Coordinator....................................................................................................... Kara Penera Food Crew....................................................... Heidi & Joseph Fisher, Jessica Sada & Bob Burns ....................................................... Suzanne Geneste de Besme, Melinda Fordyce, Megan Gelter Stage Crew ............................................................................................................... Mikaela Reed

Zina Urquhart COACHING | VOICE LESSONS | CLINICS ALL AGES (831) 275-1838 @soulavocalstudio [email protected] www.soulavocalstudio.soulamama.com *NEED TO UPDATE 501.c.3 SUPPORT INFO BELOW* All About Theatre, is a non-profit 501.c.3 organization. If you are interested in supporting us, we have several very urgent needs right now.. 1) New Thrust - costs over $7.5K - need to raise the funds 2) New Microphones - each costs about $1k - they are beginning to break 3) New tarps and storage tents - $500 - to preserve sets stored outside We accept cash, check, stocks or in-kind donations. Envelopes are provided at the concessions booth for cash and check donations. Please email: [email protected] for more details. Scholarship Fund: If you would like to donate to the “Coco Lazenby Memorial Fund” please use the designated deposit box in the concessions area and ticket table. This fund serves Our 2017 goal is to raise $20,000 to upgrade our sound system and pay for a new thrust. A gift that will keep of giving to many future children at All About Theatre. Please email: [email protected]

Personal Messages Dylan – break a leg!! We are so proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad and Lucas Judah, you have always been our shinning star. We love watching you pursue your passion. We are proud of you! Love Mom, Dad, and Brother Gambarreh, Claire B ! We love you so ~ Mama, Papa, Paige + Naomi Hazel, our mighty lioness with a huge heart and talent. We are so proud of you! Love from all your family in North Carolina:) Vivienne, we’re so proud of you, our brave + bold lioness! Love, Mom & Dad Miko, We’re so excited for you! “Sing it, kid!” Love, Mom & Dad & Clyde Emmett, you’ve been the star of our living room (and our hearts) since you could sing your first tune and we are thrilled to see you take your shine to the stage! Love, Mama and Papa Milo, congratulations on your first main role! We are so proud of all your hard work. We love you tons upon tons. Mommy, Papa and Oliver Hey Elise, We wish you all the best performing Banzai. You have a convincing hyena cackle. - Your broth- ers, Vinni and Anton Olivia - you’ve overcome so much this past year. We couldn’t be more proud of you. We love you to the moon and back. Always, Mom & Dad STILL MISSING A PICTURE OF EMMETT LANGE

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Friday May 6th at 7:00pm Thursday May 12th at 7:00pm Saturday May 7th at 2:00pm Friday May 13th at 7:00pm Saturday May 7th at 7:00pm Saturday May 14th at 2:00pm Saturday May 14th at 7:00pm Live on Stage At the London Nelson Theater Over 150 Musicals www.ALLABOUTTHEATRE.ORg 831.345.6340