Disney's The Lion King Jr - June 04 - June 06, 2026
School of the Arts
Who's Who
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Ezekiel Burden-Jones
as Rafiki
Ezekiel Burden-Jones is an 8th-grade Drama major. He has been seen on the School of the Arts stage in Hairspray (Ensemble), The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Uncle Henry), and Scrooge (merchant). Ezekiel loves nature, and his favorite color is green. His favorite Disney character is Mike Wazowski because he has a gritty relentlessness and unwavering ambition.
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Lucas Nieves
as Mufasa
Lucas Nieves is a 9th-Grade Creative Writing/Instrumental (Cello) major. He has been seen on the School of the Arts stage in Amadeus (Joseph II and Barron Van Swieten) and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (The Wizard). Lucas has performed with Roc City Players in In the Heights, The Wiz, and Into the Woods. Jr. He is a member of the Cross Country team. Lucas is a massive tabletop role-playing game nerd and an avid dice collector. His favorite Disney character is Esmerelda (from The Hunchback of Notre Dame) because she is caring, someone who helps those who need it, no matter their appearance or how others see them. She stands up for what she believes in despite standing alone and risking a lot.
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Estes Crony
as Sarabi
Estes Crony is an 8th-Grade Instrumental major (Viola). This is her first School of the Arts production. Estes has performed with Roc City Players in Matilda, Jr. She is a member of the Volleyball team, as well as IMPACT Travel Volleyball, Girl Scouts, ECMS, nad a chamber group. Estes is also a member of the RPYO and plans to travel with them next year. Her favorite Disney character is Sarabi because they are bothconfident, courageous and loving, but aslo tough and resilient, not letting others put them down.
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