The Roar of Talent: St. Michael School Drama Club's Lion King Jr.

St. Michael School Drama Club's Lion King Jr. Performance

For two magical nights, the Independence Middle School theater was transformed into the African savanna as students in grades 5 through 8 brought The Lion King Jr. to life. Held on Thursday, February 20, 2025, and Friday, February 21, 2025, this production was nothing short of spectacular.

Under the guidance of the dedicated play organizers, Mrs. DiGeronimo and Ms. Lasecki, the young performers began rehearsing back in October of 2024. Their hard work and commitment truly paid off, as audiences were treated to a performance that rivaled even high school-level productions.

One of the standout features of the show was Pride Rock—it was absolutely amazing and quite possibly the best Pride Rock ever created for a Lion King performance. The set design was truly breathtaking, complementing the dazzling costumes that added another layer of magic to the production. Dozens of hours were spent meticulously crafting each of the headmasks, and the result was nothing short of Broadway-worthy.

Parents, teachers, and everyone in attendance were so moved by the performance that they gave the kids a well-deserved standing ovation. Tickets were priced at just $8, but the experience was worth so much more.

BlazeBite was also used for ticketing to the show. Customers were able to pre-order their tickets through BlazeBite, which streamlined the ticketing process and got people into the theater faster. To facilitate this, we introduced a new feature allowing "Additional Information Required" for specific items.

Congratulations to the cast, crew, and directors for an unforgettable production! The Lion King Jr. at Independence Middle School was a roaring success that will be remembered for years to come.