Please watch for the following shows presented by the
Fine Arts Center during 2023.
Madagascar Jr.
A Musical Adventure
Directed by Amanda Bradford
PAY CAST FEES HERE
Performances: November 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7 at 7:00 pm with a 1:00 pm matinee on the 4th
Rehearsal Schedule:
Rehearsals will be held Monday and Wednesday night from 5:30 - 7:30.
We will add Saturdays and other nights the closer we get to opening night.
Synopsis:
At the Central Park Zoo, Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Gloria the hippo, and Melman the giraffe prepare for another day of visitors while the Penguins plan their escape. Marty, feeling down about being trapped in the zoo, daydreams about what life would be like on the outside. The other animals throw Marty a surprise birthday party, but when he shares his wish to go to the wild, they burst his bubble by telling him he’s crazy. After the animals leave, Alex sticks around to cheer up his buddy, and talk him out of leaving. Despite the pep talk, Marty escapes from the zoo. Alex, Gloria, and Melman scour the city in search of their friend. Once they are reunited, everyone tries to remain calm despite the commotion of the city and the threat of capture. Tranquilizer shots bring the adventure to an end and the animals fall asleep. When they awaken, the zoosters, Mason, a chimpanzee, and the Penguins are trapped in crates on a ship bound for Africa. The Penguins take control of the ship and steer wildly, causing the animals’ crates to fall overboard. Unaware, the Penguins set off for Antarctica. The Zoosters reunite on land, suspecting that they have been moved to the San Diego Zoo. After saving a lemur from the Foosa, catlike carnivorous creatures, the gang is welcomed to Madagascar by a herd of Lemurs and King Julien the 13th. As everyone gets acquainted, King Julien makes friends with the newcomers in hopes that the herd will continue to be protected from the Foosa. Meanwhile, the Penguins reach Antarctica but promptly turn around when they realize it is not the paradise they expected. When the Zoosters wake up the next day, it appears that Marty’s wish has come true. However, things take a turn when Alex’s natural instincts take over, and he leaves, worried that he might hurt his friends. The Penguins arrive with the ship, and Marty sneaks away to find Alex in Foosa territory. Alex warns Marty to go away, but Marty refuses. As the Foosa surround Marty, Alex hatches a plan and the others arrive just in time to help. They scare the Foosa away, and everyone celebrates.
Cast:
Alex: a lion, is the main attraction at the Central Park Zoo, and the ‘King of New York”. He is a
fun-loving fellow who is devoted to his friends.
Marty: a zebra with dreams of exploring the wild. He has a sweet disposition.
Gloria: a hippo, is a bold young lady with a maternal streak. She is the caretaker of the group.
Melman: a kind hearted giraffe, who is a bit of a hypochondriac. He is a bit nervous all the time, but
when his friends need him, he is there.
Penguins:
Skipper: the captain who gives the orders
Kowlaski: Skipper’s second in command
Rico: the brute who will karate chop anything
Private: Cute and fuzzy
Zookeepers:
Zelda, Zeke, Zoe are very passionate about the animals.
Mason: a chimp, very intelligent, but takes it personal when he is thought of as being simple-minded.
The Lemurs: wild band of creatures who are trying to avoid being eaten by the Foosa.
King Julian: the leader of the Lemurs, and the comic relief.
Maurice: King Julian’s assistant who does not welcome the newcomers.
Mort: the littlest lemur.
Lynn, Lew, Lee, and Lars: bold lemurs
Foosa: catlike predators
Foosa Leader: Feared by all the creatures in Madagascar.
Ensemble:
Lead Servers 1, 2, 3
Servers
Dancing Steaks
Lionesses
Cameraman
Candy Hammernose
Passerby
Old Lady
Subway Announcer
Police Officers 1 and 2
Animal Control Officers
Newspaper ManShip’s CaptainNew YorkersAnimals
Madagascar Jr. Tickets: $8 / seat
Nov 2 - 7, 7:00 pm
& 1:00 pm Sat. Matinee
