Thank you for enrolling in our summer musical theatre production of Aladdin KIDS! Cast members, please utilize the resources below to prepare for our Audition Day. There will be three parts to the audition: Singing, Acting, and Choreography. The SHINE Musical Theatre team provides a fun and encouraging environment during the audition process. It’s OK if your child hasn’t performed in a show before or if it’s his/her 20th one- just encourage them to do their best.
This show is rated G and acceptable for audiences of all ages.
Director: Marissa Hertzfeld Producer: Regina Ziliani
Auditions
Audition Day is Saturday, June 17, 2023! You should already have your audition time. If you have any questions about your time, please contact Danelle, our Studio Manager at CAM, at contact@charlotteacademyofmusic.com or 704-545-7400. Please note that 8-10 year old cast members who do not wish to audition do not have to. Those cast members will be cast as Ensemble. However, if you are 9 or 10 and wish to audition, please do! Its excellent experience and we keep it fun.
AUDITION MATERIALS
Our Audition Day is Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Charlotte Academy of Music. Each student will participate in singing, acting and dancing auditions. Below you will find all the resources you need to prepare for your audition.
Audition Sides (Script)
Choose one Audition Side, and one character from that Side, to read in your audition. This does Not need to be memorized.
Sultan, Jasmine, Lamp Vendor, Agrabahns
Vocal Audition
Choose one song from the choices below to sing at your audition.
ALADDIN Music Track (:23 – :40)
ALADDIN Music Track without vocals is playable below. Use this track for your audition! (:23 – :40)
GENIE Music Track (up to :42)
GENIE Music Track without vocals is playable below. Use this track for your audition! (up to :42)
JASMINE Music Track (:10 to end)
JASMINE Music Track without vocals is playable below. Use this track for your audition!
JAFAR/IAGO Music Track (up to :21)
JARAF/IAGO Music Track without vocals is playable below. Use this track for your audition! (up to :21)
Choreography
Practice the choreography seen in this video for the dance part of your audition.
CASTING
The creative team works very hard to place each child in the role that is best suited for them with regard to their audition, experience and readiness. The Cast List will be sent out by email within 2 days after the auditions. Once you have your role, please start memorizing your lines.
Character Breakdown
Aladdin
Aladdin, a poor street urchin, longs to do the right thing, 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 caring lead. Make sure he has the vocal chops to carry this heavy- singing role.
Genie
Genie is the 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.
Iago
Iagois the fawning and funny parrot and sidekick to Jafar. With only a few lyrics to sing, focus on finding an actor who can execute this lackey’s many sarcastic asides with comedic flair.
Jafar
Jafaris the power-hungry and crooked Royal Vizier. Cast a strong actor who can sing (or speak in rhythm) 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.
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 create change and help the people of her kingdom. Cast a strong actor and singer who can portray both the caring lead and a young woman caught between her responsibilities to her people and to herself.
Lamp Vendor
The Lamp Salesman is a likeable fast-talking vendor who serves as the principal storyteller in our show. The student playing this role should be comfortable onstage and have a clear speaking voice. Since this is not a major singing role, it is ideal for a strong actor still developing his or her singing skills.
Sultan
Sultan, the warm-hearted ruler who dotes on his daughter, is committed to upholding the ancient laws of Agrabah. Focus on finding an actor who can play this father figure convincingly.
Princes
Cave Guardian
Ensemble
The Ensemble includes Djinn, magical theatrical spirits of the lamp; Agrabahns, citizens of Agrabah; palace Guards; hungry Beggars in the marketplace; Skeletons of past prisoner of the royal dungeon; and Prince Ali’s Entourage.
Bread Vendor is an aggravated seller in the marketplace from whom Aladdin steals.