The jungle is jumpin’ with a jazzy beat in Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS. Specially adapted from the classic Disney animated film, Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS features a host of colorful characters and your favorite songs from the movie. Banished by the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan, a human boy named Mowgli and his panther friend, Bagheera, are on the run in the deepest parts of the jungle. On their journey, the two meet a sinister snake named Kaa, a herd of elephants and a giant bear named Baloo, who teaches them the swingin’ musical rhythms of the jungle. After surviving a dangerous encounter with a band of monkeys led by King Louie, Mowgli and Bagheera are forced to run for their lives. When Shere Khan returns, our heroes must rally their fellow animals into battle and restore peace throughout the jungle.

OPEN TO ALL KIDS 3rd-6th Grade

• All registered 3rd-6th grade students will be cast in our production of Disney’s THE JUNGLE BOOK Kids
• AUDITIONS will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 5-7:30pm and will continue on Sunday, March 17, 2-4pm. All registered students should attend both dates for the entire time. Audition information will be posted in a Google Classroom & e-blasted to registered students by March 10th.
• Production Fee – $275 – A non-refundable $25 deposit must be paid at/or before March 12th please.
• Show Weekend – May 31, June 1, June 2, 2024 – number of shows, dates & times over the weekend will be confirmed once the cast is set.
• Rehearsals weekly: Sundays – 2-4pm and Tuesdays 5-7:15pm
• If your child/family is new to CaPAA, please arrange an interview with the Director, Sheri Melcher. Questions? Contact us at smelcher.capaa@gmail.com/ 570-252-4156.
• Please register online at CaPAA.org prior to attending Auditions.

For more information about this production, songs, characters and more, go here: Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS | Music Theatre International (mtishows.com)

AUDITIONS – Tuesday, March 12, 5-7:30pm and will continue on Sunday, March 17, 2-4pm. All registered students should attend both dates. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 232 Wyoming Ave. Scranton, PA.

The CaPAA team provides a safe and encouraging environment during the audition process. We will take time to review some of the songs, discuss the characters and take the time needed to explain the audition process. It’s OK if your child hasn’t performed in a show before or if this is their 20th one- just encourage them to do their best- this is NOT “Broadway-bootcamp!” We will ask them to sing a short section from one of the songs from the show (their choice) and read a few scenes with their cast mates. If time, we may learn some choreography to see the cast’s dance experience. Please ask your child to come to auditions in comfortable clothes to dance.

REHEARSALS: Rehearsals are set to begin Tuesday, Mar 19th, 5-7:15pm. Rehearsals will continue weekly on the following days & times: Sundays – 2-4pm, and Tuesdays – 5-7:15pm. There is no rehearsal on Sunday, March 31st due to Easter, or Sunday, May 12 due to Mother’s Day. Rehearsals will begin at St. Luke’s Church and then transition to our new rehearsal space in Dunmore by April. Updates will be provided.

Please communicate your child’s rehearsal conflicts before casting is announced. Too many rehearsal conflicts or unexcused absences may jeopardize the student’s participation in the production. All CaPAA Students (new & returning) and parents must read & sign the CaPAA CODE OF CONDUCT AGREEMENT & GUIDANCE POLICY at the beginning of each trimester, before attending auditions & rehearsals.

SHOWS: The shows will be presented over the following dates – May 31, June 1, June 2, 2024 at St. Mary’s Center, Scranton PA. Number of shows and showtimes TBD. Please hold May 19-23 for tech rehearsals as needed. We will update the schedule as soon as the cast is confirmed, and we have all conflicts. All three CaPAA divisions perform over our big “Spring Triple” Show Weekend.

PRODUCTION FEE: $275

A $25 non-refundable deposit must be paid at the Auditions (checks or cash only please in a labeled envelope). We will send you an invoice for the balance, to be paid in full by April 5, 2024 please. Check or cash payment is preferred to avoid credit card fees at this time. Mailing address – CaPAA, 113 Horizon Drive, Greentown PA 18426 (Please use Melcher’s home address for now)

More information about the rehearsal schedule, show weekend, volunteer opportunities, marketing, ticket sales and more will be sent to you via email.

CaPAA students work with our fully professional staff of performing artists & educators – director, music director, choreographer, stage manager, lighting and sound designers, costume/ hair / make-up designers, set designers & more!

Please let us know before March 16 if your child has any conflicts where they will need to miss rehearsal. Questions? Contact us at smelcher.capaa@gmail.com / 570-252-4156.