Auditions for CAP Jr.'s winter musical Aladdin, Jr. are coming! Mark your calendars for Monday, Jan. 15, and Wednesday, Jan. 17 from 5:30-7:30 pm. In addition, please keep Thursday, Jan. 18 from 5:30-7 pm open in case we need to call back anyone to hear sing for a second time, or to read a scene with someone new.
A sign-up genius is available here: Sign-up genius for auditions
Here is what you need to know:
Show dates are March 15, 16, and 17, 2024.
Rehearsals will start January 22 and will be held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 5:30-7:30 pm. The size of the child's part will determine how often he/she needs to attend; most students will not have to attend every rehearsal. All rehearsals will be held at St. Paul United Church of Christ at 14600 E. Old US Highway 12.
Performances will be in the evenings of March 15 and 16, and a matinee on March 17. Students are expected not to miss ANY rehearsals during the week of March 11 unless due to illness. Other absences, as long as they are noted in advance, are acceptable.
There will be two parts to the audition: an acting part and a singing part.
For the acting part:
Audition scenes are posted below. Students 5th grade and up will be asked to read from at least one of them, and likely read for more than one character. Actors are not expected to memorize any parts; however, it is recommended that actors spend some time becoming familiar with the lines and the characters before the audition. The director is looking for strong acting choices, which can mean a character voice, a way of moving, and lots of facial expressions. The director also wants to hear that students can project (be loud) and speak clearly. Copies of the scenes will be available at the auditions, or students can bring their own copy.
Younger students (3rd and 4th grade) can concentrate on Audition Scene 1 only.
Audition Scene 1: Babkak, Omar, Aladdin, Kassim
Audition Scene 2: Aladdin, Jasmine
Audition Scene 3: Genie, Aladdin
Audition Scene 4: Jafar, Iago, Spooky Voice
For the singing part:
Students will be auditioning alone. All students, but especially older ones who are hoping to get leads, are encouraged to sing excerpts from one of the songs from Aladdin that are linked below: "Friend Like Me," "Arabian Nights," "Babkak, Omar, Aladdin, Kassim," or "A Whole New World." We are looking for the ability to sing in tune, on tempo, and to act while singing. If the song seems to suggest movements of some kind, students are encouraged to do some of their own. Remember, this is a musical, so we want to see kids who can "sell" the song.
Girls can sing any of the songs. Boys are encouraged to do any except for "A Whole New World" (the part that is excerpted for auditions is Jasmine's part so is likely not in range for most boys).
We will have the music at the audition. The youtube playlist has audition songs both with and without vocals. Most of the students will be more comfortable auditioning to the track that has the vocals, and that is perfectly fine. Some students will prefer a karaoke version that has just the music (labeled "instrumental") so we have that available as well.
The link to the audition playlist on youtube is here:
Parents, we now have the audition form ready for you to print out and fill out before auditions! The auditions will be able to move along faster if you have this already filled out before you arrive at the audition. Aladdin Audition Form
We also have the Take-Home form. This is just informational with costs, rehearsal days and times, etc. You do not need to print this out or bring it with you. AUDITION TAKE HOME FORM - Aladdin Jr
Please direct any questions to Alex at mooreaec@gmail.com.