Mackay Fame Talent School’s production of the iconic Disney musical The Lion King is right around the corner and represents a rare and fantastic opportunity for the children of Mackay.
It’s the first time a full-scale Disney Junior production has been staged in Mackay and will be entirely cast, acted and performed by young Mackay talent.
“It’s a very holistic artistic experience for the children that culminates in a full-scale, musical production,” Mackay Fame Talent School Principal Dolly Louw said.
“I encourage the community to come and support the performance as the children have put in a lot of hard work and effort to make it a success.”
Meet some of the talented local cast below.
Dustin Persson – Young Simba
School: St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
Favourite Lion King song: ‘I Just Can’t Wait to Be King’ because I get to sing it.
Favourite Disney movie: The Lion King. I’ve seen it 100 times.
Favourite actor/singer/inspiration: Elton John because he’s really good at piano and singing and I want to be like him. He also wrote the music for The Lion King.
What do you love about being in the Lion King? Acting and singing and getting to play Young Simba.
Harry Hayes – Big Simba
School: Catherine McAuley College
Favourite Lion King song: ‘Hakuna Matata’
Favourite Disney movie: Aladdin
Favourite actor/singer/inspiration: Chris Hemsworth
What do you love about being in the Lion King? I like musical theatre.
Charlotte Finch – Zazu
School: St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
Favourite Lion King song: ‘I Just Can’t Wait to Be King’
Favourite Disney movie: Aladdin
Favourite actor/singer/inspiration: Jennifer Aniston and Drew Barrymore
What do you love about being in the Lion King? I love acting and performing on stage.
Edward Bailey – Scar
School: Whitsunday Anglican School
Favourite Lion King song: ‘Be Prepared’
Favourite Disney movie: Star Wars Episode 7
Favourite actor/singer/inspiration: Ozzy Osbourne
What do you love about being in the Lion King? I enjoy the singing and social elements.
WHAT: Fame Talent School Presents The Lion King Junior
WHEN: Sunday, June 18 at 10:00am
WHERE: The MECC
TICKETS: www.themecc.com.au
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