GOING TO SEE DISNEY S THE LION KING A Social Story I am going to see a play called DISNEY S THE LION KING. DISNEY This Social Story Booklet will tell me what to expect when I go to see the show. 1 Page
DISNEY S THE LION KING is the story of a young lion cub name Simba Pride Lands. DISNEY who is crown prince of the The show follows the adventures of Simba, who is the heir of his father, Mufasa. DISNEY DISNEY Simba's wicked uncle, Scar, plots to steal Mufasa's throne by luring father and son into a stampede of wildebeests. Simba escapes, and flees beyond the Pride Lands to the jungle, where he makes friends with Timon, a meerkat, and Pumbaa, a warthog. DISNEY DISNEY DISNEY With the help of his childhood friend Nala, Simba returns as an adult to take back his homeland from Scar. 2 Page
Gerald Caesar as Simba in THE LION KING North American Tour. Disney. Photo by Deen van Meer. Seeing a musical is a little like watching something on TV or going to a movie, but this musical is performed live on a stage by people called actors. Sometimes the actors may shout at each other, but they are only pretending. Some actors may pretend to be animals or other things. 3 Page
Gerald Caesar as Simba and company in THE LION KING North American Tour. Disney. Photo by Deen van Meer. In a musical the actors talk, sing and dance to tell the story. In Disney s The Lion King, some characters are performed by actors using puppets. Buyi Zama as Rafiki in THE LION KING North American Tour. Disney. Photo by Joan Marcus. 4 Page
Some characters are performed by actors using special masks and costumes. Lionesses Dance in THE LION KING North American Tour. Disney. Photo Credit: Deen van Meer. 5 Page
I will see DISNEY S THE LION KING at Wharton Center for Performing Arts. I may travel to Wharton Center by car or by bus. My family, teacher, or caregivers will help me get there. I may enter the building through a big parking structure. 6 Page
Once we park and get out of the car, I may need to go up or down the stairs or in an elevator to get to the building entrance. 7 Page
I will walk through an area called the Atrium. There will be someone there to greet me and tell me where to go. Someone might be playing the piano in the Atrium. If it is too loud, I can cover my ears or ask someone for help. 8 Page
When I get into Wharton Center, I will be welcomed by friendly people called ushers. They will show me where to go in the theatre. There may be a crowd of a lot of people of all ages in the lobby. If it is too loud, I can cover my ears, put on headphones, or ask someone for help. 9 Page
It can be hard to move through a crowd. The best way is to say, Excuse me. This lets people know you would like to get by them. A thank you afterward is also nice! 10 Page
There is a gift shop in the lobby. If I want to go in, I should get permission first. There is also a desk in the lobby where I can ask for help if I need it. 11 Page
If we don t have tickets to the show already, we may stand in line at the ticket office window. The person behind the window will hand the tickets to us. After getting our tickets, we will enter the theatre. 12 Page
We may take the stairs or the elevator to get to the lobby of the theatre. 13 Page
An usher will tell me what door I should enter to get into the theatre. 14 Page
An usher will take my ticket and scan it with a machine that will blink and may beep If I don t want to be inside the theatre, that s okay. I can watch the show on TVs instead. 15 Page
I can stay out in the lobby or go to the Activity Area for games, crafts, and other fun activities. 16 Page
I may want to check out headphones, or stop to get a book or a fidget toy from special tables in the lobbies. If I need a more peaceful place for calm activities, I can go to one of the Calm Corners. 17 Page
If I need very quiet time to myself, I can go to the Quiet Space, which is near the Atrium, where we entered the building. 18 Page
I will let someone know if I need to use the bathroom. If I want to get a snack or drink, I can use money to buy something at the concession stand. 19 Page
When I walk into the theatre, an usher may help me find my seat. The usher may give us a program book. It talks about the people who helped make the show. When it is time for the show to start, the theatre will get darker and everyone will get quiet. 20 Page
I may see people using their hands to speak sign language near the stage. This is so deaf people who use sign language can enjoy the show, too. There will be talking and running around on stage during the show. Some performers may come into the seating area to sing. Some people will clap or laugh. I can clap or laugh, also. If it is too loud, I can cover my ears or use earplugs or headphones. 21 Page
If it is still too loud, or if I need to take a break, I will let someone know. I can ask a Helper or usher for help. I can go to the Grand Salon Lobby, Activity Area, Calm Corner, or Quiet Space. I can come back to my seat when I am ready or I can watch from the TVs outside the theatre. At the end of the show, all of the actors will come out on stage. This is called a curtain call. Many people will clap a lot so the actors know they liked the show. I can clap, too, or cover my ears if it is too loud. Once the show is all over, we will leave Wharton Center. It might be busier, louder and more crowded than when we entered, because everyone leaves at the same time. I can cover my ears or use headphones or earplugs if it is too loud. 22 Page