Aladdin JR

Damascus Theatre Company announces DTC Kids auditions for DISNEY’s Aladdin JR.

Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman, Tim Rice, and Chad Beguelin
Book by Chad Beguelin
Based on the Disney film written by Ron Clements, John Musker, Ted Elliot & Terry Rossio and directed & produced by Ron Clements & John Musker

Directed by Megan McNellage
Music Direction by Keith Tittermary

Auditions:

Monday, February 3, & Wednesday, February 5, 5:00pm-7:00pm,
Saturday, February 8, 10:30am-2:30pm
Callbacks if needed (Location and Time TBD)
all at Damascus Library, 9701 Main Street, Damascus.

Show Dates: May 1, 2, & 3 in Damascus.

We ask that you prepare 16-bars of a song in the musical theater style (no pop/rock music) and bring a current photo. Children will be asked to read from the script and learn a dance combination. Bring sheet music, preferably in a 3-ring binder; an accompanist will be provided.

Casting children 3rd through 12th grades, ages 8-18.

Please email dtcauditions@gmail.com with your name, age, phone number, and the day and time which you’d like to audition. You won’t hear back from us unless there is a problem.

Note to parents: There is a fee of $250 per child, if cast. The fee includes a family membership to DTC, a show t-shirt, and helps with production expenses. Parents will be expected to assist with production needs.

Character Descriptions:

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, a playful prankster and the romantic lead.

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. She is caught between her responsibilities to her people and to herself. The other romantic lead.

Genie is the fast-talking, fun-loving, scene-stealing wisecracker who lives in the lamp and yearns to be free. Genie needs to have great comedic timing and a flashy and fun sense of showmanship.

Jafar is the power-hungry and crooked Grand Vizier. Jafar has a two-faced personality: loyal advisor to the Sultan and scheming villain. Must also have comedic timing with Iago.
Iago is a parrot, and the fawning and funny sidekick to Jafar. Iago is very sarcastic with a comedic flare.
Sultan, the warm-hearted ruler who dotes on his daughter, is committed to upholding the ancient laws of Agrabah. A fatherly figure.

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 and a is a little more sensible than his friends. Need to sing harmony. Have to do armed stage combat.

Isir, Manal, and Rajah, Jasmine’s devoted attendants and confidants, keep the Princess grounded with their honesty and openness. Isir, whose name means “inspiration,” is optimistic; Manal, whose name means “achievement,” is assertively encouraging; and Rajah, “hope,” is the most protective. Need to sing harmony.

Razoul, the rough and commanding head of the palace guards, answers to Jafar. Has to do armed stage combat with his fellow guards.

Other various Ensemble roles. Some roles have lines, some have singing solos, some have dance solos, but all ensemble members sing and dance!

Disney’s Aladdin JR.
is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.MTIShows.com