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Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre

General Audition Information

You must pre-register to audition. Visit our Sign-Up Genius at: https://bit.ly/2GZZ5O3

Auditions are held at CCBC Essex, 7201 Rossville Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21237 in the ADMIN Building, Lecture Hall.

For campus map and directions, visit: www.ccbcmd.edu/About-CCBC/Locations/CCBC-Essex/Get-directions.aspx.

For musicals, bring sheet music; accompanist will be provided.

Dance auditions will be held; dress appropriately.

For plays, no monologue necessary; be prepared to read from script.

Headshots and resumes welcome, but not required.

Young performers may bring music or sing a simple song with the piano. Older children may be asked to read from the script.

Contact Cockpit with questions, additional information:
Email: cockpitincourt@ccbcmd.edu
Call: 443-840-ARTS (2787)

COURT JESTERS YOUNG PEOPLE’S THEATRE

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 and Terry Rossio and directed and produced by Ron Clements & John Musker

Directed by Liz Boyer Hunnicutt
Show Dates: July 6 – 14

The beloved story of a “diamond-in-the-rough” street rat has been given the royal treatment! This new adaption of the 1992 Academy Award®-winning film and 2014 hit Broadway show features expanded characters, new songs and more thrills. It’s sure to open up “a whole new world” for your young performers.

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

Audition Dates:
Monday, April 1 • 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Tuesday, April 2 • 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Character Descriptions:
Aladdin
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

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

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

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

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

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

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. Feel free to cast more beggars than the three who have
scripted lines.
• 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. Cast a performer who can portray an intimidating leader.
• The Guards (2) 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.”
Gender: Any

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

Attendants
The Attendants (2) accompany Prince Abdullah on his journey to Agrabah.
Gender: Any

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

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

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

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