Our Next Show:
Legally Blonde The Musical
Director: Dr. Laura Kitchel
Dr. Laura Kitchel is the Area Head of Music Education and Assistant Professor of Music at Capital University Conservatory of Music where she teaches courses in Music Education, directs Capital’s treble ensemble Cantabile, and oversees and teaches in the Master of Music in Music Education summer program. Previously, she taught high school choir and general music in Kentucky, Missouri, and Ohio.
As a clinician and researcher, Dr. Kitchel has presented at many state and national conferences, including Ohio Music Education Association (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023), the Virtual National NAfME Conference (2021), National NAfME Conference in Orlando, Florida (2019), Music Research and Teacher Education National Conference in Atlanta, Georgia (2018) and Missouri Music Education Association (2017). She has also provided multiple professional development sessions for area schools and music programs.
Dr. Kitchel holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from Bowling Green State University, a master’s degree in choral conducting from the University of Kentucky, and her doctorate in Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum with Music Education emphasis from the University of Missouri.
General Information
Middle School Musical Club Registration Form
Click the links below to fill out registration and photo release.
Hilliard 678 Musical Boosters
Musical Expectations and Attendance Policy
Musical Club is a performing group. Therefore there are expectations in this club which may not occur in other clubs.
Attendance: All students are required to be at rehearsals unless:
They have an excuse from a parent
They have an absence from school
Please notify Mrs. Grubbs @ Joy_Grubbs@hboe.org.
Two unexcused absences will result in dismissal from the club.
- Behavior: Classroom behavior is expected.
- Students are never to leave the practice area without letting an adult know.
- Students will receive a verbal warning if acting inappropriately or not following directions. If three reminders are given during rehearsals, the student will be dismissed from the club.
- Costumes: Participation fees will cover the majority of the cost of costumes. Each cast member needs to provide undergarments, shoes, and some basic clothing items. See costume page on the musical website for specifics.
- Parent pick-up will be promptly at 5:30 in the parking lot between Station and the HUB. Please refer to the rehearsal schedule and only have your child report to practice on the days they are scheduled to come.
- At home practice – Students should look ahead at what is to be rehearsed and practice at home so they are ready with lines/songs and able to take direction.
Our goal is to provide a safe, fun environment for our actors/musicians to grow and refine their skills. We would like for everyone to have both a strong work ethic and a humble and kind attitude. The theater is a place of friendships and acceptance. We hope that these middle school experiences will lead to continued theater participation in the high schools and beyond as both spectators and participants.
Lion King Costume Breakdown
Parents! We have decided to rent only some of the costumes for this show! The majority of
the cast participation fee will be to cover the rental of costumes and/or purchased costume
pieces.
Lion King Audition Music
Sheet music He Lives In You – He Lives In You Audition Cut
Lion King Audition Music with voices – You will need to learn 35:25 – 36:06. It begins with Hela hemimelia and ends on He Lives in You.
Recordings & Script
Links to the script both music and text.
These are the recordings with voices and with accompaniment only so you can practice. This link has all 39 tracks, not just one. Click in the top right hand corner for list.
Links to the script both music and text.
These are the recordings with voices and with accompaniment only so you can practice. This link has all 39 tracks, not just one. Click in the top right hand corner for list.
Congratulations Cast of Lion King Jr.
Lion King Cast update September 21!
- Read these directions first!
- Everyone should report to the auditorium for our whole cast read through on Tuesday, September 12th right after school until 5:15PM. See schedule for further times/dates that you are called.
- Leads only will report on Monday, September 11th. That includes: Mufasa, Simba, Young Simba, Nala, Young Nala, Sarafina, Sarabi, Rafiki, Timon, Pumbaa, Scar, Banzai, Shenzi and Ed
- Everyone did an amazing job and we’re going to have such a good time with this show!!
CREW APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED!
We are 110% full. If you have received an acceptance email by September 9, you are in! If not, you will be receiving your checks back. Thank you for your interest! We are lucky to have SO many kids who want to participate. Please remember to reach out to your drama teacher at your own middle school to see if you might be able to help with their play in the spring.
Crew applications – simply print out the attached form.
Deadline for applications is September 22nd. Applications will be considered on a first-come-first-served basis. We will need 10-13 crew members to run this show.
MS Musical Club Stage Crew
Mrs. Grubbs
Lion King Rehearsal Schedule
Schedule: *Please note this begins with the first set build day so Crew can be involved. There are several rehearsals on this schedule which crew do not need to attend. Look for Crew in the “Who” column.
Saturday, Sept. 23 | 9 – 12 | Set Build Day- look for a sign up genius invitation. Please sign up for a time slot that works for your schedule. | Crew and Cast | Station PAC |
Monday, Sept. 25 | 3 – 5:30 | Review Scenes 1 – 5 | Whole Cast but not Banzai, Shenzi, Ed, Timon and Pumbaa | Station PAC |
Tuesday, Sept. 26 | 3-5:30 | Scene 6, 7 and 8 work music and blocking | Young Simba, Young Nala, Zazu, Shenzi, Banzai and Ed, Scar, Mufasa, Rafiki | Station PAC |
Wednesday, September 27 | 3-5:30 | Scene 6, 7, and 8 work music and choreo. | Young Simba, Young Nala, Zazu, Shenzi, Banzai and Ed, Scar, Mufasa, Rafiki, Lionesses, Hyenas, African Singers | Station PAC |
Saturday, September 30 | 9 – 12 | Dance Rehearsal – TBD
Please block out on calendar, but students may not be needed or not needed for the entire time. |
Dancers | Station PAC |
Monday, Oct 2 | 3-5:30 | Review Scenes 5 – 8, Work Scene 9 music and choreo. | Whole Cast | Station PAC |
Tuesday, October 3 | 3-5:30 | Work Scenes 9, 10, 11 and 12 Music and blocking | Young Simba, Timon, Pumbaa, Simba, Zazu, Scar, Banzai, Shenzi, Ed, Nala, Rafiki | Station PAC |
Wednesday, October 4 | 3-5:30 | Review Scene 9, Work Scene 11 and 12 – Music and Choreo. | Young Simba, Timon, Pumbaa, Buzzard, Jungle Ensemble, Simba, Nala, Rafiki, Lionesses, Watering Hole Ensemble, Mufasa Puzzle, Water Girls | Station PAC |
Monday, Oct 9 | 3 – 5:30 | Scene 12 Work Music and Choreo. Review Scene 3 and Scene 11 | Timon, Pumbaa, Simba, Nala, Love Ensemble, Rafiki, Water Girls, Watering Hole Ensemble, Mufasa Puzzle, Young Simba, Zazu, Mufasa, Grass dancers, Lionesses | Begin in choir Room (47)/Station PAC |
Tuesday, October 10 | 3-5:30 | Scene 13 – work music and blocking, Review show blocking and music | Mufasa, Lionesses, Young Nala, Scar, Zazu, Rafiki, Young Simba, Shenzi, Banzai, Ed, Timon, Pumbaa, Simba, Nala | Station PAC – Begin in Choir Room 47 |
Wednesday, October 11 | 3-5:30 | Scene 13 – work music and choreo. Review Scene 1 | Whole Cast but not Scar, Banzai, Shenzi, Ed | Station PAC |
Thursday, October 12 | 3-4 | Tech Crew Meeting | Tech Crew | Station PAC |
Saturday, October 14 | 9AM – 12PM, 2 – 5PM | Set Build Day- look for a sign up genius invitation. Please sign up for a time slot that works for your schedule. | Crew and Cast | Station PAC |
Monday, October 16 | **3-6** | Run Scenes 1 – 9 | Whole Cast | Begin in Choir Room (47) Station PAC |
Tuesday, October 17 | Cancelled | Station Choir Concert | ||
Wednesday, October 18 | 3-5:30 | Run Scenes 9 – 13 | Whole Cast | Station PAC |
Monday, October 23 | 3-5:30 | Run Through- Tech crew watching | Whole cast and tech crew | Station PAC |
Tuesday, October 24 | 3-5:30 | Tech Rehearsal- Scenes 1-8 | Whole cast and crew | Station PAC |
Wednesday, October 25 | 3 – 5:30 | Tech Rehearsal- Scenes 9-13 | Whole cast and crew | Station PAC |
Saturday, October 28 | 9AM-1PM | Costume Fittings and Dance Rehearsal | TBD – Please block out the whole morning, but your student will have a specific time to come in | Station PAC |
Monday, October 30 | 3 – 5:30 | Run Show | Whole cast and crew | Station PAC |
Tuesday, October 31 | Cancelled — Beggar’s Night | |||
Wednesday, November 1 | **3-6PM** | Run Show | Whole cast and crew | Station PAC |
Friday, November 3 | **3-6PM** | Dry Dress Rehearsal- Costumes but no make-up | Whole cast and crew | Station PAC |
Monday, November 6 | **3-6PM** | Dress Rehearsal | Whole cast and crew | Station PAC |
Tuesday, November 7 | **2:30-6PM** | Dress Rehearsal- No school for students- rehearsal after teacher meetings. CAST PICTURES begin at 3 (please be ready so we can do a full run as well) | Whole cast and crew | Station PAC |
Wednesday, November 8
Thursday, November 9 |
**3-6PM** | Dress Rehearsal | Whole cast and crew | Station PAC |
Friday, November 10 | See Performance Call Times Listed Below | PERFORMANCE #1 | Station PAC | |
Saturday, November 11 | See Performance Call Times Listed Below | PERFORMANCE #2 | Station PAC |
Joy Grubbs
Mrs. Joy! Grubbs, a native of Cambridge, Ohio, received her bachelors of Music Education and Level I Kodaly training from Capital University in 1992 and her Masters of Music Education from The Ohio State University in 1997 which included her level II and III Kodaly certificates.
Mrs. Grubbs’ teaching career has included both general music education and choral music education in South-Western and Hilliard City Schools. Her choirs have performed locally for charities and audiences of more than 900 people. Beginning with one choir class period of sixty students, the Hilliard Station Choir has grown to a consistent 180 members. Joy! is an active member of OMEA, OAKE and TRIKE.
Cathleen Emmons
Director of Theaters
- (614)-921-7700
- Cathleen_Emmons@hboe.org