The Lion King Jr

The Lion King Jr - July 28 - July 29, 2017

Suwanee Performing Arts

Lion King cast

Natalie Minter

as Rafiki

Natalie graduated from St. John Bosco and will be attending Catholic University of America to study Musical Theater. This is her 6th BiP. Her favorite roles include Adelaide (Guys and Dolls), Kala (Tarzan), & Truly Scrumptious (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang). Natalie thanks Jesus for the talents He blessed her with, & the Lion King’s directors, her parents, and Ms. Wearne for their never-ending support.
Alex Carmack

as Mufasa

Alex has been in theater for two years. He has been involved in 8 productions with his most memorable moments being student directing, as well as playing The Mayor of Whoville in "Seussical". He would like to thank Suwanee Performing Arts for allowing him to be part of this spectacular show.
Molly Day

as Sarabi

Molly is a rising senior at North Gwinnett HS. She has been doing theatre for two years and has performed in productions like: “High School Musical”, “Tarzan”, “Legally Blonde”, “Monsters Under the Bed”, and “In the Heights”. She is so grateful to everyone for supporting the arts by coming to see this show and she hopes you enjoy the performance!
Michael Slusher

as Zazu

Michael has been performing for many years and has taken the stage as many characters - notably Peter Pan (“Peter Pan”) and Charlie (“Charlie in the Chocolate Factory”). He loves theater and has participated in aerial silks, tech and crew roles, directing, and stage managing. He thanks his father, the Cook family, Patty Etherton, Becca Martell & Angie Owens for their constant love and support.
Christopher Miller

as Scar

Christopher is an 18-year-old graduate from Artios Academies of Gwinnett. He has been attending Suwanee Academy of the Arts for the past 11 years, and has performed in many Broadway in the Park shows. His performance of Scar this year will be his final show on the BiP stage. Christopher's years at SPA have changed his life and his career, and he wouldn't trade a moment of it for the world. He thanks the cast and crew for being a family to him since he was eight years old, and he can't wait to see what the Lord has in store for his future, and for the future of Suwanee.