Singing Opportunities for Kids in "Aladdin Jr."
Auditions for the "Aladdin Jr." are open to kids ages 8-16 years old. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Additional info: Although not required, those auditioning are welcome to come prepared with 16-32 bars of a musical selection. A piano accompanist will be provided (please bring sheet music). If you have a prepared audition piece, the vocal director will test your vocal range at the audition. A prepared audition piece is preferred but not required. There will be an Informational Meeting and Script Pick Up for those cast on Saturday, June 7th from 11am - 12pm. Rehearsals will begin on Monday, June 9th and be every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 1-4 pm at Stage Ten Seventeen. There is no cost to participate. Show dates: August 21-24. For a production schedule, please see the attachment. If interested, please apply.
22 roles
Aladdin, a poor street urchin, longs to make his mother proud, but sometimes loses his way. He’s the thief with a heart of gold, so cast your most charismatic actor with the versatility to play both the playful prankster and romantic lead. Make sure he has the vocal chops to carry this heavy- singing role., a poor street urchin, longs to make his mother proud, but sometimes loses his way. Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: G2
Babkak, Omar, and Kassim are Aladdin’s three loyal and playful pals. Babkak is the Agrabahn foodie who loves to snack, kindhearted Omar has a sensitive soul, and stubborn Kassim yearns to be a leader. When auditioning, have your potential pals read together to get a sense of their chemistry – they should be a truly tight-knit trio of strong singers and actors. Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: G2
Babkak, Omar, and Kassim are Aladdin’s three loyal and playful pals. Babkak is the Agrabahn foodie who loves to snack, kindhearted Omar has a sensitive soul, and stubborn Kassim yearns to be a leader. When auditioning, have your potential pals read together to get a sense of their chemistry – they should be a truly tight-knit trio of strong singers and actors. Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: G2
Babkak, Omar, and Kassim are Aladdin’s three loyal and playful pals. Babkak is the Agrabahn foodie who loves to snack, kindhearted Omar has a sensitive soul, and stubborn Kassim yearns to be a leader. When auditioning, have your potential pals read together to get a sense of their chemistry – they should be a truly tight-knit trio of strong singers and actors. Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: G2
Genie is the fast-talking, fun-loving, scene- stealing wisecracker who lives in the lamp and yearns to be free. Genie doesn’t need to be your strongest singer or dancer – look for an actor with great comic timing and a flashy and fun sense of showmanship. Vocal range top: D#4 Vocal range bottom: G2
Iago is the fawning and funny sidekick to Jafar. With only one lyric to sing, focus on finding an actor who can execute this lackey’s many sarcastic asides with comedic flair. Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Isir, Manal, and Rajah, Jasmine’s devoted attendants, keep the Princess grounded with their honesty and openness. Isir, whose name means “inspiration,” is optimistic; Manal, “achievement,” is assertively encouraging; and Rajah, “hope,” is the most protective. As with Aladdin’s three pals, audition potential attendants together to get a sense of their chemistry, but above all, cast strong singers who can pull off “These Palace Walls” with aplomb. Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: B3
Isir, Manal, and Rajah, Jasmine’s devoted attendants, keep the Princess grounded with their honesty and openness. Isir, whose name means “inspiration,” is optimistic; Manal, “achievement,” is assertively encouraging; and Rajah, “hope,” is the most protective. As with Aladdin’s three pals, audition potential attendants together to get a sense of their chemistry, but above all, cast strong singers who can pull off “These Palace Walls” with aplomb. Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: B3
Isir, Manal, and Rajah, Jasmine’s devoted attendants, keep the Princess grounded with their honesty and openness. Isir, whose name means “inspiration,” is optimistic; Manal, “achievement,” is assertively encouraging; and Rajah, “hope,” is the most protective. As with Aladdin’s three pals, audition potential attendants together to get a sense of their chemistry, but above all, cast strong singers who can pull off “These Palace Walls” with aplomb. Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: B3
Jafar is the power-hungry and crooked Grand Vizier. Cast a strong actor who can sing and portray both sides of Jafar’s two-faced personality – loyal advisor to the Sultan and scheming villain – as well as pull off delicious comedic moments with his lackey, Iago. Vocal range top: Eb4 Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Jasmine, the Princess of Agrabah, longs to experience the world outside the palace walls. Curious and assertive, she knows what she wants and craves the freedom to make her own choices. Cast a strong actor and singer who can portray both the romantic lead and a young woman caught between her responsibilities to her people and to herself. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: G3
Sultan, the warm-hearted ruler who dotes on his daugther, is committed to upholding the ancient laws of Agrabah. With only a single lyric to sing, focus on casting an actor who can play this father figure convincingly. Vocal range top: C4 Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Are a small group with whom Aladdin briefly interacts. Feel free to cast more beggars than the three who have scripted lines.
Is a merchant who reviles the beggars and from whom Jasmine unintentionally steals an apple
Unwittingly helps Aladdin escape the guards in “One Jump Ahead.”
Is a marketplace vendor from whom Aladdin steals bread.
The rough and commanding head of the palace guards, answers to Jafar. Cast a performer who can portray an intimidating leader.
Follow Razoul’s orders. While there are only two speaking roles, feel free to include as many additional guards as you like in your production, who can help Razoul defend the palace during “High Adventure.”
Prince Abdullah is one of Princess Jasmine’s haughty and arrogant suitors.
The Attendants (2) accompany Prince Abdullah on his journey to Agrabah.
The Ensemble in “Friend Like Me” is conjured by Genie to help wow Aladdin by singing, dancing, and assisting in performing fun and fabulous magic tricks.
The Entourage, led by Aladdin’s three pals, helps to create the visually spectacular parade through the palace in “Prince Ali.”