The Creative and Performing Arts Academy of NEPA Presents:

AUDITIONS FOR

Tuesday, March 6th

5:30-8:30pm

Ritz Theater 222 Wyoming Ave, Scranton PA

**Open to all Students 5th- 9th Grade***

Disney’s Aladdin Jr. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International,

421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Script, music and all other materials © 2010 iTheatrics

Broadway Junior and MTI’s Broadway Junior Collection are trademarks of Music Theatre International. All rights reserved

General Information

Thank you so much for your interest in CaPAA’s Jr. Players production of Aladdin Jr.! Auditions Auditions will take place on Tuesday, March 6th from 5:30-8:30pm at CaPAA- 222 Wyoming Ave, Scranton. Sign in at STUDIO A- 2nd floor. Parents are asked to stay for the first 30 minutes for a PARENT MEETING. NO special attire is needed. Audition Materials- Please prepare the song included in the packet to be sung with a piano accompanist. Please look over the scenes provided. More details are included in this packet. Cast List Will be sent out by email before the first rehearsal on Tues, March 13th Rehearsals are mainly Sundays 5:30-8:30 and Tuesdays 5:30-8:30. We will use Wednesday’s 5:30-8:30 as needed, beginning on Tuesday, March 13th at 5:30pm. We will work around those participating in Wed night Tap/ Musical Theater Dance class. Please note that not all cast members may need to be called to all rehearsals. A rehearsal schedule will be sent before the 1st rehearsal after all CAST CONFLICTS are returned (conflict sheet is included in this packet- please fill out and return at auditions). Tech & Dress Rehearsals Sunday May 6th through Thursday May 10th. Please hold the hours between 5-9pm. Performance Dates: Fri, May 11th (Daytime shows for local schools TBA), Evening shows Sat, May 12th - Afternoon and Evening shows TBA Sun, May 13th - Afternoon and Evening Shows TBA Crews and Volunteers We are always in need of extra hands with costumes, publicity, concessions, spotlights, backstage help, and an assortment of other tasks! Please let us know if you, or anyone you know is interested in any of these positions! CaPAA STAFF PRODUCER- Michael Melcher DIRECTOR- Mandy Bruno MUSIC DIRECTOR- Sheri Melcher CHOREOGRAPHER- Cristina Sohns Williams

PRODUCTION MANAGERS- Dana Bozym/ Sheri Melcher HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR AUDITION

SINGING AUDITION: Please learn the song, “A WHOLE NEW WORLD,” measures 1-38, and “FRIEND LIKE ME,” measures 1-33, which are found at the end of this packet. Please prepare all roles, male and female in these songs. We will also review these songs at auditions. Recordings of these songs can be found on youtube. In addition, you are welcome to, but not required to, bring in an additional song from the show of your choosing (sheet music required for the pianist). ACTING AUDITION: All of the audition scenes are also found at the end of this packet. The scenes do not need to be memorized, though you should be familiar with them. Please look over specific roles/scenes you are interested in. In addition, the director may choose scenes for you to read. There will not be a separate DANCE AUDITION for this production although we will certainly be doing a ton of singing AND dancing!

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. 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. Genie is the fast-talking, fun-loving, scene- stealing wisecracker who lives in the lamp and yearns to be free. Iago is the fawning and funny sidekick to Jafar. 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. Jafar is the power-hungry and crooked Grand Vizier. 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. Sultan, the warm-hearted ruler who dotes on his daughter, is committed to upholding the ancient laws of Agrabah. 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. • The Guards (2) follow Razoul’s orders. Prince Abdullah is one of Princess Jasmine’s haughty and arrogant suitors. The Attendants (2) accompany Prince Abdullah on his journey to Agrabah.

NAME _____________________________________

ALADDIN, JR CONFLICT SHEET **IMPORTANT** PLEASE FILL OUT AND RETURN AT THE AUDITION

PRODUCTION REHEARSAL SCHEDULE In general, we will rehearse on Sundays, Tuesdays and some Wednesday evenings. Please hold 5:30-8:30pm on the following dates for rehearsals. Once we receive all cast conflicts, we will revise the schedule and send to all families. Not all cast members may be needed for the full time at all rehearsals. Please note, if your child participates in MT Dance Class on Wed nights, we will work around his/her schedule. Please CIRCLE any dates below that your child is unavailable from 5:30-8:30pm. If your child has a regular weekly conflict, please advise below. Please note, that while we will do our best to accommodate your child's schedule, we cannot base an entire schedule around every cast member’s individual conflicts. The number of conflicts your child has, will be taken into consideration when casting. Also note that we will not be able to take extra rehearsal time to “catch your child up” on missed days, due to our limited time together. We will do our best to make ourselves available outside of the scheduled rehearsal time to teach your child what they missed, or they are expected to ask friends in the cast. If you will be carpooling with another cast member, please let us know below. March: 13th (First Cast Meeting/ Rehearsal from 5:30-8:30pm) 14th, 18th, 20th, 21st, 25th, 27th, 28th April: 3rd, 4th, 8th, 10th, 11th, 15th, 17th, 18th, 22nd, 24th, 25th, 29th

May: 1st, 2nd

TECH WEEK! May 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th– hold 5-9pm- exact schedule TBA SHOWS! May 11th (daytime for local schools TBA), evening show May 12th- afternoon, evening shows TBA May 13th- afternoon, evening shows TBA

Aladdin Jr. Talent Release Form Please fill out, sign and return at auditions

I, __________________________________________parent/guardian of ______________________________ (actor’s name), hereby give my permission to the Creative and Performing Arts Academy of NEPA (CaPAA from here forward) to use the image and/or voice, either in whole or part, of my child ______________________________ (actors name) in promotional and informational resources of CaPAA, including, but not limited to, newspaper articles, Facebook, and other CaPAA affiliated websites. Signed:______________________________ Date:________________ Parent or Guardian ......................................................................................................... My Aladdin Jr. Commitment: By completing this form, I hereby commit: During all rehearsals and productions, I must follow all rules and guidelines set out by CaPAA. I must provide my own shoes and socks for the production, and I will notify a staff member if this is not possible. To attend all tech rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances, unless I have previously notified CaPAA. That I have marked all schedule conflicts on the attached rehearsal schedule. If I miss any rehearsals I will get help from my friends, or arrange a time that works with staff members to catch up. I will work hard, and honor the commitment I am making to this production. Signed:_______________________________ Signed:_________________________ (Actor) (Parent/Guardian)

Aladdin Jr. AUDITION FORM Please fill out and bring to your audition

Name:__________________________________________ Age:_________ Grade: ______ Mother’s Name _________________________Father’s Name __________________________ Home Phone:_________________________ Parent Cell Phone: ______________________ Student’s Cell Phone:_________________________ School: _________________________ Address:__________________________________________________________________ Contact Email:___________________________________ **It is important that this email address is checked frequently for any updates Clothing sizes: SHIRT ___________ PANTS ___________ SHOES __________ Experience/Training: Acting: Have you had any formal training? YES NO Where/When:______________________________ Vocal/Instrumental Music: Have you had any formal training? YES NO If yes, number of years:_____ Dance: Have you had any formal training? YES NO What types?:_____________________________________________ If yes, number of years:_________ Special or unusual talents or abilities? (ie. juggling, gymnastics, etc. ___________________________________________________________

Role/Roles I would like to be considered for: ______________________________________

GENIE AND ALADDIN SIDE ALADDIN But I do like Jasmine. I mean, "The Princess!" Ugh! I must've sounded so stupid! Then again, what does it matter? I'm never gonna see her again. Me, the "street rat"!! (beat) Besides, she deserves a prince. Or at least someone better than me. Oh why did I ever meet her?! (beat) Boy, I'm glad I met her! !

(ALADDIN collapses to a sitting position. For the first time, he takes notice of all the objects around him.) Look at all this junk! I bet no one's been in here for years! (A small lamp catches ALADDIN's eye. He picks it up.) Something's written on this thing. Let's see here… (ALADDIN rubs the lamp with his sleeve. Lights flicker. Smoke fills the air. Lights snap to black. When lights are restored, a GENIE stands before ALADDIN.) ! GENIE Oy! Ten thousand years in a tin can'll give you such a crick in the neck! ! (cracks his neck) Okay, that's better! ! (to ALADDIN) Now then, "Your wish is my command," yadda yadda, you know the drill, so shoot... ! (ALADDIN is too astonished to speak. He looks from GENIE to the Lamp and back to GENIE.) C'mon, kid, what's it gonna be? Cash, camels, Casbahs?! You must want something...!! Hey! What's you say your name was? ALADDIN Aladdin. ! GENIE "Aladdin." He speaks! Okay! This is gonna be a snap! May I call you "Al?" You know, Al, you're a lot smaller than my last master. Either that, or I'm getting bigger. Do these harem pants make me look fat? ! ALADDIN (amazed) Wait a minute - I'm your "master?!?"

GENIE Hello? "Direct from the lamp?" It's the Genie with the light brown hair! ! ALADDIN You mean I, like, get to make a wish and everything? ! GENIE Yeah, Al, like three wishes! ! ALADDIN Awesome! ! GENIE But no wishing for more wishes, okay? 'Cuz that is just so yesterday. But otherwise, you're the boss. This is your lucky day. All your dreams are coming true ! (beat) Maybe I should explain. Fine! Maestro? What key are we in?! It's a musical!

JASMINE AND ALADDIN SCENE (THE MARKETPLACE. Realizing the coast is clear, the two cloaked figures turn downstage and remove their hoods; they are ALADDIN and JASMINE. JASMINE reaches under her cloak and withdraws the loaf of bread, which she extends to ALADDIN.) JASMINE I don't understand. Why would anybody steal a loaf of bread? ALADDIN Gee, I dunno. Acute hunger pangs? Lightness of head? Rude growling noises from the stomach? All of the above? JASMINE Hunger pangs? What's that? ALADDIN You're not from around here, are you? JASMINE Of course I'm from around here! ALADDIN Nah. You're too nice. And too scared. JASMINE Well, sure I'm scared. Those people chasing us were so angry! ALADDIN That's Agrabah: hungry and angry. But when you're trapped here, you get used to it. JASMINE Believe me, you're not trapped. You're free to go anywhere you want. Do anything you want. ALADDIN Tell me the truth. This is your first time in the marketplace, isn't it? JASMINE (looks around, cagey) Well my first time in this particular marketplace.

ALADDIN It's the only marketplace we have. JASMINE (caught) Oops. (ALADDIN and JASMINE laugh.) ALADDIN So you don't wanna tell me where you're from. Fine. But I bet wherever it is, it's -- well, it's gotta be -- JASMINE Boring? ALADDIN Beautiful. (JASMINE is pleased, but she looks away. ALADDIN changes the subject.) Wow! The Palace looks amazing from here, doesn't it? JASMINE (bored) Oh, yes, it's wonderful. Always perfectly wonderful.

JAFAR AND IAGO SIDE JAFAR You have news? IAGO The Princess in back. Not a scratch on her. JAFAR And that thieving boy from the marketplace? IAGO In custody - with several scratches. JAFAR Excellent. IAGO Yeah, I thought you'd be pleased. JAFAR "Pleased?" IAGO Yeah! Ever heard of it? JAFAR (beat) "Pleased" to be playing nursemaid to a spoiled Princess? "Pleased" to be keeping tabs on every petty thief in Agrabah? While day in and day out that blithering idiot remains Sultan! IAGO What'cha workin' on there, boss? JAFAR (sarcastic) My penmanship. IAGO Looks like one very old, very important document.

JAFAR With a nice, new paragraph I just added. Listen to this: "Should an unmarried Royal Princess, who is sole heir to the throne, fail to choose a husband within the time allotted for such selection, the Sultan's highestranking official--" IAGO That would be you. JAFAR Let me finish! (continuing) "...the Sultan's highest-ranking official" -- that would be me -- "will immediately become betrothed to the Princess and will himself inherit all rights, privileges, and powers of the Sultan." IAGO So now all we gotta do is make sure she doesn't fall for anybody before tomorrow. JAFAR And if she does, we make sure he has ... IAGO A freakish, tragic accident. JAFAR A freakish, tragic accident.