Shadowland - Lion King Jr. 2017 (performed by Madden Reese Pearce)

Madden Pearce, 8th grade, performing "Shadowland" as Adult Nala in CAMS Lion King Jr. 2017.

[@2gredvisions8560]

This was an astoundingly impressive performance! The girl who plays Adult Nala has such a spectacular voice!

[@gracevlogs2046]

I got the role of older Nala and I mean this is such a big inspiration.

[@kristinlewis6024]

Same! I hope u do well in your production

[@zeinasaleh186]

SAME

[@gracevlogs2046]

Kristin Lewis, we had our first show today and it was really exciting!

[@kmlanefri1398]

Same my first performance is this Thursday and I’ve used this as inspiration as well

[@ameliamauro4122]

Samee

[@petrichor2996]

This girl has an amazing voice. I can’t believe there are so many Nalas in the comment section. I’m older Nala in my play next week. I’m so nervous!

[@maddenreesemusic673]

Thank you so much! break a leg!!!

[@jonathanrio6587]

8th grade??? I'm remembering this name. Bright future ahead of her!

[@sarahr4835]

This girl has more talent in her pinky than most adults have in there whole body

[@elenashill7648]

Thats hours of hard work too

[@erinkelly4649]

She is incredible!! That voice is a force to be reckoned with!!

[@penelope5]

I’ve been watching this video for months as my guide for when I sing in my schools production. This video inspired me to audition for Nala, not even kidding lol. I’ve been taking notes, beautiful voice !

[@maddenreesemusic673]

Aww thank you!! :) I hope your production goes great! Break a leg!

[@lucygeffen5079]

Did you get the part?

[@penelope5]

Yeah I got the part! It went great 😊 that was long ago, I’m just seeing this haha.

[@kristiciasulli2615]

brianaaa this is our school play and my two really good freinds play young nala

[@Vale-tg1og]

I was older Nala in my play and I could never compare to this

[@sophersaucer7666]

When I saw this I was in awe. That show was amazing, by far my favorite and I've seen a few of them.

[@maddenreesemusic673]

Thank you so much!

[@piercethevick]

I'm in 6th grade and we are doing this play and this gave me some inspiration! This is so amazing!

[@maddenreesemusic673]

Thank you!! Good luck with your play :)

[@Josake.]

This is the most amazing thing I have ever seen.

[@cami_ille]

Holy crap, her voice is amazing. She can belt it out! Sounds badass

[@samanthabrooklyn872]

OHHHH MY GOSH YOU ROCKED IT!!!!

[@maddenreesemusic673]

Thank you so much!

[@krazykirstie2619]

I’m in awe

[@ginpye2002]

AMAZING PERFORMANCE!!!

[@pattyhinkley2657]

She is absolutely amazing!!

[@natalies4039]

It was amazing!

[@Missinmaui5]

So beautiful! Moves me to tears whenever I hear Madden sing! You must be such a proud Mama, Teri!!!

[@ruthanngeorge3215]

Everyone is complimenting Nala, and you did great, but I couldn't help but focus on the choreography of the ensemble!

[@librarymom3034]

Amazing voice!

[@baileyford1705]

I’m Nala in my play! i’m looking at this for reference:))) you have a phenomenal voice!!!

[@jeffreysadventure4184]

That is amazing I can’t stop watching

[@brennathecatlover4360]

I sound like a dying chipmunk compared to her😂😍

[@curiouscappuchino3677]

I sound like I am being choked

[@elenashill7648]

The costumes. Wow.

[@kashalakasha2092]

Wow she has an amazing voice

[@symphoneesmagic4315]

You were amazingggg!!!

[@heyguys4863]

I was older Nala I couldn’t be this good

[@Brooke052]

I didn’t expect so much power from her voice 😮👏👏 Accidentally clicked on this video but I am glad I did now ❤️ Just subbed ❤️

[@maddenreesemusic673]

aww thank you so much!! i really appreciate the super kind words and for subscribing :) blessings!

[@chastityfreeman2108]

I can’t wait till you blow up 😭

[@maddenreesemusic673]

Thank you!!!! :)

[@aleahlobaton]

OMG SHE IS SOOOOOO AMAZING!!!😍😍😍😬😤😂😂

[@princessbway494]

I have auditions for the lion king Jr next week and I want to be Nala so I’m singing shadowland. But they said Nala is spunky. How do I portray that in my audition?? Lol

[@maddenreesemusic673]

good luck on your audition!! are you auditioning for young or old Nala?

[@princessbway494]

maddenreesemusic omg thankyou so much! I auditioned for adult Nala and callbacks were announced today. I got a callback for Scar, Rafiki & Adult Nala and we find out next week.💗💗

[@maddenreesemusic673]

That is amazing! I wish you the best of luck on your callback! You will do great I'm sure :) Break a leg :) Let me know how it goes!!

[@princessbway494]

Cast list game out!! I just got adult Nala❤️❤️ thankyou for being so supportive during this process. Couldn’t have done it without you💗

[@lolaregan3449]

did u get it?

[@kayleigh3200]

My musical for the Lion King is next Friday (I'm Nala) and I'm so nervous for my solo..

[@calchmielewski9072]

Do you also get the feeling of complete contentment when onstage? As soon as I stepped on as Miss Hannigan, I felt completely at peace Do other theatre kids get that?

[@curiouscappuchino3677]

@@calchmielewski9072 I do

[@kayleigh3200]

@@calchmielewski9072 oh my gosh it’s been two years. and yes i loved it and i wasn’t as scared as i thought i would be. i doubt you’ll see this, but oh how time flies :)

[@koag4065]

The girl got some vocals on her! I just wished the choreographer had put less motions to the lionesses as it distracts the audience from the lead. It’s hard to focus on her when there is so much movement on the background.

[@briyanamcgraw]

amazing!!!

[@Temarusa]

Is that shells on her outfit? First thoughts were the melanesian and polynesians. Just saying 😂 beautifully done

[@maddenreesemusic673]

HI! Yes, one of the volunteer costumers sewed them on :) Thanks so much for watching!

[@amandaclaire5391]

AMAZING!!!!!

[@tayaraisleger]

I am auditioning for adult nala and i’ve been practicing every night....this is such an inspiration! I need some tips for my audition can anyone help?

[@marysueanderson4555]

My Ariana Lynn performing her first musical was so good at age 10. Music has helped her shyness so much! This 14 year old is great!!😉💞💞💞 Hope Ariana does this great at 14😉

[@chastityfreeman2108]

Wow. That’s all I can say

[@sjanimates873]

This is just luon king. Lion king junior is a differnt version

[@jasminerivera6375]

THIS CHICK IS MY AGE?!?!?!?! EXCUSE ME

[@mattiec.5534]

Amazing!!!!!

[@maddenreesemusic673]

Thank you!! :)

[@TheFitWin]

This is so incredibly beautiful 💕

[@collinlewis520]

AaAaaadow land.

[@jennabobenna3705]

Beautiful, but to be honest she didn't make it as ethnic as it's supposed to be. That's my only complaint

[@kristinlewis6024]

Ye. I play nala in the production of lion king at my school and all the people care about is authenticity lol

[@sharpaycutie2]

Not in their control. They had whomever audutioned. How is that their fault.

[@Taylorlovesherfriends]

😍😍😍

[@MeganStevens]

Your vocals are so good!! I. Auditioning for Nala soon and I have no idea how to show my teacher (it's for school) as she calls it shabazzle with this song. Any tips on movement and facial expressions??

[@miasaracino3061]

CraftyMegan look super sad

[@ayn6960]

My school did Lion King last year and the actor really put herself into the character, think of how she needs to leave, how much she loves her family. I would read the script and try to act like Nala.

[@alanacummins8560]

I have an audition soon for nala how did your audition go

[@azeemruff6344]

Aye not bad for a white nala

[@Jivepeaches]

Azeem Ruff lol true

[@multi_fandom_editzz___7320]

That’s a bit racist...

[@brittanib242]

@@multi_fandom_editzz___7320 no just an observation luv

[@kmakovic1645]

I’m auditioning for nala and I need advice anyone???

[@angelinakenny5293]

K Makovic my director was looking for someone who was loud, could sing this song well, act scenes with emotion, and do the romance in “Can you feel the love tonight”

[@loskerry2675]

Be loud, and have fun

[@sofiabrignoni6759]

I'm sure you did great! Who did you get?

[@himikotoga8326]

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[@melmel24247]

She’s amazing but won’t have the opportunity to play Nala as she’s African American she’s incredible tho

[@shrimpbrine6519]

Meli 89 so she can’t play the role even though she’s extremely talented? because she’s white? What if the roles were reversed and someone said that a black girl couldn’t play a white character? 🤔

[@starfire7322]

royaltea the roles have been reversed for ages. There are so many white roles in theatre because of previous prejudice against black people that black people have little chances. Obviously more roles are being created for black people now but it’s no were near the number of roles white people have. Take the little mermaid, so many people got angry because of the casting decision for the live action movie even when there are only a few Disney princesses of colour so why would a white person take one of the few roles available for black people.

[@emmanelle4753]

This is a really late reply but Nala is literally my dream role, i love everything about the Lion King and Nala. I completely respect and understand that it’s not my place to convey a culture that is not my own, so I will just be a sad superfan for the rest of my life.

[@aspiringvocalist-gabbihowe233]

@@starfire7322 I kind of agree with you, but if a white girl is more talented than a black girl and they are auditioning for a role that could be either, why shouldn't the more talented girl get the role disregarding their race??

[@oscillate7230]

@@shrimpbrine6519 It's bc her race is relevant to the culture shes representing. Like "In The Heights" is about Mexican immigrants and it would false to present them as say white ppl. Bc the race is relevant to musical.

[@bvcchio]

its good but the costumes Ugh.

[@meia2076]

Reo Strawberry I think they’re really good

[@kyiamcgill9144]

When we did this you should have seen our costumes😂😂

[@kayleigh3200]

Costumes look beautiful!

[@KuneneS]

Backing sings are not good. There's no energy in the song