teacher resources
The Lion King Jr.
STUDY GUIDE
Below is an educational packet designed for use by you, the teacher, in preparing your students for the upcoming production of THE LION KING JR at the Cumberland County Playhouse. We have endeavored to provide you with suitable information about the show and its roots in literature and pop culture, and to incorporate core curriculum standards in the suggested activities to help you relate this production to particular grade level expectations for each child.
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DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES
for Study Guide
"The Morning Report"
Scene Description
African Languages
"Shadowland"
Scene 3: The Pridelands
Dramaturgy in South Africa Worksheet
Scene 10: Scar's Cave
Please email Peri Watson at pwatson@ccplayhouse.com for questions, comments, or concerns.
The Lion King Jr.
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Music & Lyrics by ELTON JOHN & TIM RICE
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Additional Music & Lyrics by LEBO M, MARK MANCINA, JAY RIFKIN,
and HANS ZIMMER
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Book by
ROGER ALLERS & IRENE MECCHI
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Based on the Broadway production directed by JULIE TAYMOR
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Celebrate the Circle of Life in this timeless story of courage, friendship, and destiny.
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Based on the hit 1994 Disney movie and Broadway musical, Disney’s The Lion King, Jr. is the timeless tale of Simba, a young lion born to be king, who is forced to flee after the death of his father, Mufasa. On the outskirts of the kingdom, Simba learns about identity, family, responsibility, and what he must do to make things right for the Pride Lands. Featuring classic songs like “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “Circle of Life” and “Hakuna Matata,” the entire family will enjoy the perfect theatrical spectacle that is The Lion King, Jr.
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Join our talented corps of young performers as they bring the African savanna to life on our stage, and journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.
Feb 13-March 22, rated G
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Mainstage
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Sponsored by Plateau Pediatrics
Playhouse Education Sponsor: Swallows Insurance