The Academy for Dramatic Arts in Berea is pleased toannounce the cast for their Spring production of “The Lion King, Jr” The showruns April 18th-21st. Tickets on sale March 18th. The Lion King, Jr-Cast Rafiki. . . . Emmeline Chen Mufasa. . . . Liz Curtis Zazu. . . . Skylar Sparks Scar. . . . Sophia Albrecht Young Simba. . . . Luca Brasacchio Gazelle. . . . Rachel Blackburn Young Nala. . . . Gianna Fiscella Shenzi. . . . Mary Daley Banzai. . . . Nico Thornton Ed. . . . James Wilson Timon. . . . Charlie Greuloch Pubmaa. . . . Reese Reichel Simba. . . . Madde Curtis Nala. . . . Sami Avon Sarabi. . . . Layla Farah Sarafini. . . . Julia McNulty Lioness Ensemble- Giana Spremulli, Kira Farah, Gigi Andolina, JuliannaHannan, Francesca Incorvaia, Layla Farah, Nikki Welsh, Julia McNulty Hyena Ensemble- Adeline Filipic, Connor McNeely, Rachel Blackburn,Eliza Medved, Caleb Montgomery, Joey Andolina, Clara Gingo, James Wilson, WillGreuloch, Nico Thornton, Mary Daley Company- Liv Hoffman, DanicaStarbuck, Bailey Carnes, Kerry Gompf, Presley Athey, Ceilidh Montogomery,Reagan Bentkowski, Piper Weinzimmer, Ally Roth, Allison Rice, Selah Landis Based on the 1994 Disney animated feature film of thesame name and William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, The Lion King is the story ofSimba, an adventurous and energetic lion cub who is next in line to be king ofthe Pride Lands, a thriving and beautiful region in the African savanna. WhenSimba’s father Mufasa is killed by his uncle Scar, though, Simba is led tobelieve that his father’s death is his fault, and he is encouraged to run awayforever. Scar seizes power and with his already unstable mind deteriorating,the Pride Lands experiences a darkness and desolation from which only Simba cansave the animals of the kingdom. Featuring classic songs from the film such as “Circleof Life,” “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “Hakuna Matata,” and “Can You Feelthe Love Tonight,” The Lion King is a story and a spectacle about identity,family, and responsibility that is enjoyed worldwide by people of all ages. Academy For Dramatic Arts is a theatricalexperience that exists to serve youth and their families by providing safespaces to learn and create regardless of income, background or experience. Visit AcademyforDramaticArts.com for more information.