Lion King Jr Cast List

A LETTER FOR THE CREATIVE TEAM:

​We would like to thank each and every one of you who came out to audition for the cast of The Lion King Jr. We know that it can be very difficult to step onstage, perform, and be judged, but you all did very well. The remarkable amount of talent we saw made this a very difficult decision for the creative team.
Unfortunately, we had a very large turnout for a limited number of roles. If you were not cast in this production, please don’t be discouraged. We were looking for specific things in these auditions. We encourage you to keep learning, practicing, and performing whenever and wherever possible, and we hope to see you at a future audition with us. Thank you again for coming out to audition.
If you were cast in this production, we look forward to working with you. Whether you were selected to be a named role or a member of an ensemble, every cast member is vital to putting on an excellent production - particularly in The Lion King Jr. We can't wait to get started!

There is a mandatory parent/cast meeting on Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6 PM at the City of Greer Center for the Arts (804 Trade Street) followed by a cast read through.
Production manager Teresa Poinsette will be emailing you forms for the meeting.
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Thank you,
The Lion King Jr. Creative Team

LION KING JR. CAST LIST:

Characters:
Rafiki  - Darcy Yarborough
Mufasa – Rocket Lee Hutchins
Sarabi – Sarah Pitts
Zazu – Jenna Claire Martin
Scar – Porter Smith
Young Simba – Riley Macosko
Young Nala – Scarlett Smith
Simba – Isaiah Pettaway IV
Nala – Lily Boyd
Sarafina – Adelaide Joner
Banzai – Elise Curtis
Shenzi – Wren Lowery
Ed – Eden Powell
Timon – Zach Shaduk
Pumbaa – Beckett Macosko
 
Lioness Ensemble
Amya Mingo
Carter Mayfield
Kallie Poinsette
Kate Lowery
Maeve Hook
Mercedes Pettaway
Morgan Townsend
Norah Webb
Zoe Morris
 
Hyena Ensemble:
Astrid Jimenez Garcia
Betsy Butler
Caleb Schoon
Caleb Thienes
Gwen Yarborough
Josette Hyde
Niamh C. Sumner
 
Prideland Ensemble:
Ava Arms
Camila Astudillo
Cayden Smith
Ireland Davis
Izzie Wilson
Kaytee Bishop
Kyliea Schotter
Lia Rivera
Lilly Whitehead
Lucy Carter
NettieAnne Powell
Trinity Green
Vann Carter
Xavier Pettaway
Zoë Shaduk
Zaydee Lane