Audition Information

- Will include a vocal audition, dance/movement audition*, and potentially cold readings from the script.

- Each individual should bring a filled-out audition form (PDF below) OR fill out the online audition form below.  

- For vocal auditions please refer to the list of Audition Songs (found below). Selections do not need to be memorized and sheet music is permitted. Piano accompaniment will be provided. No acapella auditions or backing tracks are allowed. 

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​*Important: please note on your audition form if you have tap experience. The dance/movement you learn at auditions will be done softshoe. Those that note tap experience on their audition form will be called back for a formal tap audition (WITH tap shoes) and will be expected to attend callbacks. ​

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Character Breakdown

Leads:

Lead roles will be given to older and/or experienced actors.

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. 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.

Gender: male

Vocal range top: E4

Vocal range bottom: G2

 

Babkak, Omar, and Kassim:

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.

Gender: any

Vocal range top: E4

Vocal range bottom: G2

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Genie:

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.

Gender: any

Vocal range top: D#4

Vocal range bottom: G2

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Iago:

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.

Gender: any

Vocal range top: E4

Vocal range bottom: Bb2

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Isir, Manal, and Rajah:

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.

Gender: female

Vocal range top: Eb5

Vocal range bottom: B3

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Jafar:

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.

Gender: male

Vocal range top: Eb4

Vocal range bottom: Bb2

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Jasmine:

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.

Gender: female

Vocal range top: E5

Vocal range bottom: G3

 

Sultan:

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.

Gender: male

Vocal range top: C4

Vocal range bottom: Ab3

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Prince Abdullah:

Prince Abdullah is one of Princess Jasmine’s haughty and arrogant suitors.

Gender: male

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Ensemble Groups:

Agrabahns:

Agrabahns are the citizens of Agrabah who help to create the bustling marketplace – merchants, shoppers, beggars, guards, etc. Included in this ensemble are the following featured roles:

• The Beggars (3) are a small group with whom Aladdin briefly interacts. 

• The Apple Vendor is a merchant who reviles the beggars and from whom Jasmine unintentionally steals an apple.

• The Fortune Teller unwittingly helps Aladdin escape the guards in “One Jump Ahead.”

• The Shop Owner is a marketplace vendor from whom Aladdin steals bread.

• Razoul, the rough and commanding head of the palace guards, answers to Jafar. 

• The Guards (2) follow Razoul’s orders. 

Gender: any

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Attendants:

The Attendants accompany Prince Abdullah on his journey to Agrabah.

Gender: any

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Spooky Voice:

The mysterious Spooky Voice, conjured by Jafar, reveals the location of the lamp. This voice can be recorded, come from offstage, or with creative staging, come from an ensemble performer onstage.

Gender: any

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Cave of Wonders:

The Cave of Wonders is the ominous voice that instructs Aladdin to fetch only the lamp from the treasures within. This voice can be created in a variety of ways, much like the Spooky Voice.

Gender: any

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Ensemble:

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.

Gender: any

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Entourage:

The Entourage, led by Aladdin’s three pals, helps to create the visually spectacular parade through the palace in “Prince Ali.”

Gender: any

 

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Audition Songs

Ensemble members should come prepared to sing "A Whole New World" as a group and to learn a few short dance steps.

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Lead roles should be prepared to learn a short dance and sing 16-32 bars of the following songs:

Aladdin: One Jump Ahead

Jasmine: A Whole New World

Genie: Friend Like Me

Babkak, Kassim, Omar: High Adventure

Jafar, Iago: Prince Ali

Isir, Manal, Rajah: These Palace Walls

Sultan: A Whole New World