The Lion King Jr

The Lion King Jr - April 28 - April 29, 2023

Excelsior Academy

Who's Who

Hollyn Tuls

as Rafiki

Hollyn Tuls is an 8th grader who enjoys taking Advanced Drama at Excelsior. She enjoyed participating in Excelsior's production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella last year and is very excited to be a part of this wonderful production of The Lion King Jr.
Addison Marcy

as Mufasa

Addison Marcy is a freshman in high school. This is his second year in Advanced Drama. He has enjoyed preparing for his role with the help of his directors, his friends, and his family. He is thankful to be able to perform with three of his sisters in this production!
Evelyn Kiser

as Sarabi

Evelyn Kiser is a senior in HS and a dual enrollment student at MTC. This is her second year in Advanced Drama, and she has enjoyed every second of it. She performed in Excelsior's production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella as an ensemble member and the “Never Danced Maiden." Her favorite memories from Excelsior drama are the backstage jokes that go around every year- the cast truly has become like family!
Mianna Whidden

as Zazu

Mianna Whidden is a senior in HS at Excelsior. She has performed in several productions at Excelsior, including Cinderella, Aladdin Jr., The Little Mermaid Jr., Beauty and the Beast Jr., and Peter Pan. Her favorite role has been playing Zazu in this production of The Lion King Jr. This is Mianna’s final show at Excelsior, and she will cherish the memories she has made here.
Jonathan DuRant

as Scar

Jonathan DuRant is a junior in HS at Excelsior. He has participated in several Excelsior shows, including a pirate in Peter Pan Jr., a teacup in Beauty and the Beast Jr., a sailor in The Little Mermaid Jr., Razoul in Aladdin Jr., and The Herald in Cinderella. This will be Jonathan's first time playing a main villain, and he is very excited to be an absolute jerk on stage!