The Lion King Study Guide - Telecharge

where?
create the world of the story on stage (cont.)
2. RESEARCH: Using library and Internet resources, research
real-life versions of these locations. Gather at least five
photos (at least one in color) to help in your work.
For information on these special places, visit:
THE AFRICAN SAVANNA
http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/savanna.htm
This site describes “biomes” or major climate regions
throughout the world. Its section on the African savanna
offers descriptions of plants, animals and climate.
The official site for the SHELDRICK WILDLIFE TRUST:
www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/index.asp
An elephants' graveyard is a mythical spot where elephants
go to die when they reach a certain age. Although no
elephant graveyard has ever been found, this myth
continues to be told. The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is an
organization dedicated to the preservation of Africa’s
wilderness and its animals. This site offers many images
of live elephants and information on how to help them:
THE WORLD RAIN FOREST INFORMATION PORTAL
www.rainforestweb.org
This site offers information on rain forests all over
the world. The African Rain Forests section has
dozens of links with detailed information about
Africa’s rain forests.
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Gregory Gudgeon, Zazu,
from the London Company
photo by Catherine Ashmore
3. EMOTIONS: Along with creating the physical world of
the show, a set must evoke emotions as well. Each of the
major physical areas in THE LION KING are associated with
different songs:
THE PRIDELANDS: “The Circle of Life” or “Shadowlands”
THE ELEPHANT GRAVEYARD: “Be Prepared” or “Chow Down”
THE JUNGLE: “Hakuna Matata” or “Can You Feel the Love
Tonight?”
Listen to the songs associated with the environment
you’ve chosen. What emotions do the songs evoke? What
colors do you see? Patterns? What do you hear? Smell?
List ten descriptive words that these songs evoke (be
sure to address all five senses).