Course Details

Show: Lion King Broadway Highlights Ages: 8-12 One Week Session: 6/9-6/13 Monday-Friday: 9:00-4:00 p.m. Performance: Friday Afternoon 6/13 Venue: Athenaeum Center Address: 2936 N Southport Ave Chicago, IL 60657 Lunch & Recess: South Lakeview Park In Disney Classic The Lion King, inspired by Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Rafiki the baboon and his monkey pals Zuri and Zola introduce the audience to the wonders of the natural world in “Circle of Life.” Mufasa, Sarabi, Sarafina, and all the Pridelands are celebrating the birth of Simba –all except Scar who will never be king unless this new lion cub is out of the way. Simba’s best pal Nala, helps him avoid the watchful Zazu as Simba brags he “Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” until falling right into a trap set by Scar and his hysterical Hyenas, Bonzai, Shenzi, and Ed. Lost in the wilderness, Simba is taught to cast aside his worries by his new friends, Timon the Meerkat and Pumbaa the Warthog, in “Hakuna Matata.” Simba might go on ignoring his legacy forever –until Nala journeys from the wasted Pridelands to remind him of all those who still love him back home in “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?” Broadway Highlights is a one-week engaging musical theater experience showcasing each actor’s unique talents, specifically designed for ages 8-12. An inspiring Skyline Teaching Artist “highlights” the abilities of every actor through a short script and beloved songs that also “highlight” the best moments of the show. Broadway Highlights will learn how to stage a show and memorize lines during a compact rehearsal process, audition for solos, and dance in fully staged musical numbers. In addition to show rehearsals, days will be packed with playing drama games, crafting set elements, and fun in the sun with friends while visiting the park for outdoor lunch and recess. Actors will be motivated throughout their camp by the anticipation and shared goal of presenting their show with lights, sound, and scenery. Every actor will feel the thrill of make believe, the glow of lighting up the stage, and pride in their hard work coming together as they perform for friends and family on the final date of their camp. Younger Sibling Discount: Beginning in January 2025, the only discount available will be the 10% off “Younger Sibling Discount” for additional siblings, after paying full price for registering an older sibling.