Using the art of Ancient Chinese staging, an all-knowing and all-seeing stage manager and his two assistants tell the story of Aladdin, an "idle rag-a-muffin" and kite-flying enthusiast. After happening upon and falling hopelessly in love with the emperor's daughter, Princess Mei Ling, Aladdin is determined to become the richest man in China and marry her. Fate, however, is a fickle mistress, and Aladdin's is about to take a few treacherous and hilarious turns before he can have his Happily Ever After.
Auditions for the child/teen ensemble will take place at 12 p.m. Sept. 13 and should sign in within the first fifteen minutes. These auditionees will be taught a short piece of music and a dance combination. Open auditions will take place at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 13 and at 7 p.m. Sept. 15. These auditionees are asked to arrive by 2:30 Sept. 13 and by 8 p.m. Sept. 15. Auditionees should prepare 16-32 bars of an up-tempo song from musical theater, with sheet music in the appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided. If needed, callbacks will occur Sept. 20.
| Stage manager (baritone/tenor, 25+) | Is the narrator. Also plays Aladdin's father, a neighbor, the prime minister, and an executioner, and moves set pieces and props with his two assistants. |
| The two assistants (15+) | Non-speaking roles. They are assistants to the Narrator. Also play attendants to the Princess and Emperor, as well as court members, cave people, cloud people, and street urchins with the ensemble. Additionally, they will move set pieces and props. |
| Aladdin (lyric baritone, 15-30) | A carefree street urchin who becomes more serious after meeting the princess. Mime skills a plus. |
| Emperor of China (baritone, 30+) | Princess Mei Ling’s father. Wishes his daughter to marry a wealthy man. |
| Fatima, the dancing doll (15-20) | A mechanical doll, brought to life by the Genie. Pointe experience a plus. |
| Lamp/Ring Genie (tenor/lyric baritone, 25+) | Lamp Genie: Arabian. Must be played with great zest. Actor must be able to relate well with the audience. The ring genie is his twin brother. Actor playing these parts should preferably be at least six feet tall. |
| Magician (baritone, 25+) | The villain of the piece; a magician and whirling dervish. He assumes a friendly character to Aladdin and his mother, then later becomes a formidable enemy. Mime skills a plus. |
| Mrs. So-and-so (mezzo soprano, 30+) | A poor widow; stern with Aladdin. |
| Princess Mei Ling (lyric soprano, 15-25) | Daughter of the Emperor of China. Is delicate and demure. |
| Ensemble (10–18) | A chorus of 8-10 singers/dancers. Parts include street urchins, cave and cloud people, and court members. |
Performances will occur at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6 and at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 7. The show will be directed by Gira Derise-Weaver.
Cranford Dramatic Club is located at 78 Winans Avenue, Cranford.
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