DISNEY S ALADDIN JR. AUDITION PACKET

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1 DISNEY S ALADDIN JR. AUDITION PACKET Thank you for your interest in this year s MUSICAL! In this packet, you will find all the information you need for auditions and beyond. Please read through this packet carefully with your parent(s) to make sure that you are fully prepared to commit to this project. Musicals are just like any sport, club, or class. You must dedicate your time and commit yourself to finishing the process. The rewards are endless! **Students: if you do not want to audition for a leading or supporting role, you do not need to turn in this form. You will automatically be cast in the musical as part of the chorus ensemble. ** How do I prepare for my audition? 1. READ cast descriptions to find the role that you would like to audition for. 2. READ and COMPLETE the attached audition application and turn in when you audition (third page in this packet). 3. REVIEW an audition script and practice your lines. Memorization is not mandatory. Work on voice, dramatic presentation, and show your personality!!! o There is a two-page script attached boys please be prepared to read as Aladdin; girls will read Jasmine s part. o If you are auditioning for the role of Jafar, Iago, Genie, Aladdin or Jasmine: There are two songs with lyrics, one for a boy and one for a girl. Girls will sing A Whole New World. Boys will sing One Jump Ahead. 4. Practice! Watch the movie Aladdin if possible, check out YouTube clips, and listen to recording. Memorizing lines or music is not required (but it wouldn t hurt!). 5. The final cast list will be posted on the doors of the front office at 3:00pm on Friday, January 19 th. Audition Times Auditions will be held DURING lunch recess in the library. If you forget to come to auditions, you will be placed in the ensemble and will not get a lead or supporting role. You MUST audition to get a lead or supporting role. Thursday January 18, 2018: 5 th and 6 th graders Friday January 19, 2018: 3 rd and 4 th graders The musical is part of a team effort. We work together and we always congratulate each other on our parts and performance. Good luck and break a leg! Mrs. Estevez, Mrs. Hoover, Mrs. Merillat, and Ms. Wittbrodt

2 Cast Descriptions Disney s Aladdin Jr is a live stage adaptation of an animated classic, and as such, your actors should play their characters a bit larger than life without sacrificing their human side. In other words, their characterizations can be elevated from real life, but shouldn t be made too over-the-top or cartoonish. Aladdin (boy) is the title character and therefore carries most of the show. He s charming, a great singer, a great actor, needs versatility to play the funny, slick prankster as well as the romantic lead. Genie (boy or girl) is fast-talking, scene-stealing funny man. Not necessarily the strongest singer and dancer, but the ability to do comedy is much more important. Jasmine (girl) is feisty and rebellious, yet genuinely sweet, somewhat trusting. NOT wishywashy or too much of a brat either. She is the future leader with strong opinions on how things should be done. Strong Singer!! Iago (boy or girl) is a comedic role. Like the Genie, he or she doesn t need to be the strongest singer, but comedic skills are a MUST! Sarcastic jibes and audience asides while staying in character. Jafar s sidekick. Jafar (boy) is our villain. Possibly a taller boy. He will be a caricature of classic evil villains, not necessarily scary. Iago and Jafar also share some comic moments. Sultan (boy or girl) should be able to play a father figure convincingly. He s a bit scattered, but portrays love and care for his daughter Jasmine. No solo singing required. Magic Carpet (boys or girls) is a character in the show, no speaking parts. Depending on the situation, we will either cast a person with tumbling and beginner gymnastic skills. Narrators: (boys and/or girls) There are 5 of these! Boys, girls, any combination. All should be able to sing well and speak clearly since they are responsible for setting scenes and advancing the plot. Comedic skills are a plus. Guards including Razoul, (boys and girls) need not be the strongest singers. Good comedic skills who can carry a tune. Played as highly incompetent, always making mistakes. Similar to the Three Stooges. (1 Razoul (head guard), and 5 or more guards) ENSEMBLE (boys and girls) consists of TOWNSPEOPLE, SHOP OWNERS, A BAKER, A MATRON, etc. About 25 to 30 people. They should be good actors who sing well. They are featured in ALL of the production numbers. Many featured moments for ensemble members.

3 MUSICAL AUDITION FORM (Please have this form filled out prior to your audition so you can hand it to the director at your audition time.) 1. Student Name: 2. Grade Level (circle one): I want to audition for (Circle your top three choices) *Unless specifically noted, these roles can be played by a boy or a girl. Lead Roles Aladdin (boy) Princess Jasmine (girl) Major Supporting Roles Genie Jafar (boy) Iago Minor Supporting Roles Narrators (5) Prince Ganoush Prince Dahdu Rahn-Rahn Prince formerly known as the Artist Sultan Razoul 4. Below, please list all conflicts. I will do my best to schedule around conflicts that are written here, however, it is the student s responsibility to learn what they missed from another student. *Please note that students who cannot attend dress rehearsals or performances will not be cast as a lead role in the show. Please sign below and return during audition time: I, (parent/guardian) have read and understand the audition packet. I understand that participating in a musical is a huge commitment that involves both student and parent commitment. I give my child permission to audition for and be casted in Disney s Aladdin Jr. Parent Name Parent Signature

4 Audition Script Aladdin and Jasmine

5 Audition Songs If you are auditioning for the role of Genie, Aladdin or Jasmine: Girls will sing A Whole New World. Boys will sing One Jump Ahead. Girls A Whole New World Unbelievable sights Indescribable feelings Soaring, tumbling, free-wheeling, through an endless diamond sky A whole new world, a hundred thousand things to see Boys One Jump Ahead Gotta keep One jump, ahead of the bread-line One swing, ahead of the sword, I steal, only what I can t afford! (Spoken) That s everything!