Hannah Beardsley Drama Department

Announces.

Aladdin Auditions!!

Part 1: Audition Sign-Up Procedure

This year kids interested in auditioning for the musical will be responsible for visiting the website,
Sign Up Genius, and digitally signing up for an audition time. Here are some things to consider:
Pick an audition time that works for your schedule.
Make sure that you can arrange transportation home from your audition. Activity buses will be
available to take you home at 4:15pm.
Once a slot has been taken it is no longer available, so sign up right away to ensure that you can find a
time that works for you.
It will be your responsibility to remember your audition date and time.

Auditions will be held in Ms. Mendelsons room: 112

Audition Dates:
Monday, December 1 from 2:30-4:05pm
Tuesday, December 2 from 2:30-4:05pm
Thursday, December 4 from 2:30-4:05pm, with callbacks from 4:15-5:00pm
**We will contact individual students for callbacks. You do not need to sign up for a callback time.

Visit this site to sign up for your audition time: goo.gl/6AAmqe

Visit our Homepage for all Drama Club Info: http://home.d47.org/HBMSdrama/

Part 2: Prepare for your audition

The best thing you can do to ensure an outstanding audition is to prepare. Do this by researching the story of
Aladdin, memorizing your speaking lines and song, and practicing a lot. Here are some things to keep in mind:
Arrive at your audition on time.
Come prepared with your completed and signed paperwork.
Have your lines and songs prepared: PERFORM as if you ARE the character on stage.
Perform with energy, facial expression, volume, clear speech, and CONFIDENCE.
Remember that you are talented and we are here to support you.

Audition Requirements:
Prepare ONE scene and memorize lines for ONE character in that scene.
Prepare one excerpt from a song.
You must select your audition material (scene and song) from the options provided in this packet.

Step 3: Complete Audition Paperwork with a Parent
Complete the audition permission and information page (found in this packet).
Bring paperwork TO YOUR AUDITION (make sure it is signed by a parent).
Be sure that you have completed the Conflict Record prior to your audition.
 Acting Audition
Directions and Materials

Directions: Prepare ONE of the following speaking selections from Aladdin. Select one character from
your scene and memorize their lines. At your audition, you will deliver your lines MEMORIZED and
one of the directors will read the other lines in the scene. Any actor can read for any part.

Option 1: The Sultan wants to force his daughter, the princess Jasmine, to marry. Jasmine is arguing with her
father because she does not want to choose a husband simply because he is a prince and the law says she
must.

Perform as Jasmine or the Sultan

Sultan: Now, Jasmine: which of these worthy princes will you keep, and which will you vote off the island?

Jasmine: Father, youre not listening to me.

Jafar: If youll permit me to say so, your Highness, I am listening to you. And I must remind you that only one
day remains until

Jasmine: Please! You wouldnt make me.Cant you just be my father for once, instead of Sultan?

Sultan: Jasmine, the law is the law. Its been the law for a thousand years.

Jasmine: But the laws unfair! I should be able to marry when I want and whom I want.

Sultan: You dont have a choice. Youre a princess.

Jasmine: A princess who feels like a prisoner.

Sultan: Jasmine, dont be so dramatic. Now, come inside the palace.

Jasmine: I want my freedom, father. Just like everybody else.











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Option 2: In the Cave of Wonders, Aladdin rubs the lamp and releases the Genie who is prepared to grant his
new master 3 wishes.

Perform as Aladdin or Genie

Aladdin: But I do like Jasmine. I mean, The Princess! Ugh! I mustve sounded so stupid! Then again, what
does it matter? Im never going to see her again. Me, the street rat! Besides, she deserves a prince. Or at
least someone better than me. Oh WHY did I ever meet her? But boy, Im glad I met her.
(Notices his surroundings)
Look at this junk! I bet no ones been in here for years.
(Notices the lamp)
Somethings written on this thing. Lets see here

Genie: OY! Ten thousand years in a tin can will give you such a crick in the neck!
(Stretches)
Okay, thats better.
(To Aladdin)
Now then, Your wish is my command, yadda yadda, you know the drill, so shoot
(Aladdin is too shocked to answer)
Cmon kid, whats it gonna be? Cash? Camels? Cashbahs? You must want something.
Hey, what did you say your name was?

Aladdin: Aladdin.

Genie: He speaks! Okay! This is gonna be a snap! May I call you Al? You know, AL, youre a lot smaller than
my last master. Either that, or Im getting bigger. Do these harem pants make me look fat?

Aladdin: Wait a minute Im your master?

Genie: Hello? Direct from the lamp? Its the GenieFromthe LAMP!!!

Aladdin: You mean I, like, get to make a wish and everything?

Genie: Yeah, Al, like THREE wishes!











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Option 3: Jafar is plotting to marry Jasmine so that he can be Sultan.

Perform as Jafar or Iago

Jafar: You have news?

Iago: The Princess is 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 youd be pleased.

Jafar: Pleased?

Iago: Yeah! Ever hear of it?

Jafar: 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 changes the subject)
Iago: Whatcha working on there, boss?

(Sarcastic)
Jafar: 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 Sultans highest
ranking official

Iago: That would be you.

Jafar: Let me finish! The Sultans highest ranking official that would be me Will immediately become
betrothed to the Princess and will himself inherit all the rights, privileges, and powers of the Sultan!

Iago: Now all we gotta do is make sure she doesnt fall for anyone before tomorrow!

Jafar: And if she does, we make sure he has

Iago: A tragic accident.
 Vocal Audition
Directions and Materials

Prepare ONE of the following song selections from Aladdin. Find the sheet music with lyrics in this packet,
and visit our HMBS Drama homepage to find rehearsal tracks to listen to. We will use these tracks to
accompany your audition. You can also use iTunes and YouTube to find practice versions of the songs. Select
the song that BEST highlights your voice.

You will learn ONE of the following vocal selections:
o Friend Like Me: Measures 1-18
o Prince Ali: Measures 19-30
o A Whole New World: Measures 1-25

Option 1: Friend Like Me

The Genie is singing to Aladdin after he is discovered in the Cave of Wonders. This is an upbeat, theatrical
song. Be sure to perform with ENERGY, facial expression, and a powerful tone.

Audition excerpt: measures 1-18

Practice accompaniment track found at: http://home.d47.org/HBMSdrama/
























Option 2: Prince Ali

The Genie is singing as Aladdin is ushered into town as Prince Ali in a huge, elaborate parade. This is an
upbeat, theatrical song. Be sure to perform with ENERGY, facial expression, and a powerful tone.

Audition excerpt: measures 19-30

Practice accompaniment track found at: http://home.d47.org/HBMSdrama/









































Option 3: A Whole New World

Aladdin and Jasmine are singing a duet on a magic carpet ride. This is an emotional song and should be
performed with a beautiful tone, and emotional facial expressions.

Audition excerpt: measures 1-25

Practice accompaniment track found at: http://home.d47.org/HBMSdrama/








































 Musical Participation Parent Information Page
Aladdin, Jr.

My child has permission to audition for and participate in this years production. If my
child is cast in the musical, I agree to the following:
o I will supply general costume items that are not provided by the school rentals.
o I will provide personal items such as shoes, makeup, and hair supplies.
o I will make rehearsals a top priority for my child, and notify the directors in case of an absence.
o I will pay the $50 participation fee to cover my childs script, Tech-Saturday lunch, T-shirt, cast party.
o I will pay $30 to cover my childs rented costume.
o I will attend the MANDATORY PARENT MEETING on Tuesday, January 6th from 5:30-6:30pm in the library (LMC).
o I understand that auditioning for the production does not guarantee that my child will be a part of the cast.
Please know that there are other opportunities to participate in drama club, such as tech crew (which will begin
in January).

Important Drama Club Information

Communication:
Visit our website at http://home.d47.org/HBMSdrama/ for all information (including our rehearsal schedule,
rehearsal tracks (music), announcements, costume information, parent volunteer opportunities, and tech crew
information).

Rehearsals:
Rehearsals run Monday through Friday from 2:30-4:00pm, unless otherwise specified.

Students can take an activity bus home on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, but will need transportation if they
rehearse on Wednesdays or Fridays.

Not all actors will be required to attend all rehearsals.

Schedule:
Starting in January, cast members will receive rehearsal schedules at the beginning of each month.

Because preparing for a musical is a fluid process and we want to best prepare our students for their
performances, please expect changes to be made to the schedule. Please check the schedule often (on our
website) to stay informed of changes.

We understand students are involved in other activities, but please communicate ALL conflicts (through email)
prior to a missed rehearsal by emailing ALL THREE directors. Email addresses can be found on the Drama homepage.

Students ARE ABLE to participate in both band and the musical (even with the March 14 concert), and students
who wish to participate in Science Olympiad should see one of the directors to work out a schedule.

Mandatory
Rehearsal and Performance List:
First A ll-Cast Rehearsal: Tuesday, December 9th from 2:15-4:00pm


Parent Meeting: Tuesday, January 6th from 5:30-6:30pm (HBMS Library Media Center)

MANDATORY Tech Week: Saturday, March7th Thursday, March 12th

MANDATORY Dress Rehearsal: Friday, March 13th at 12:45pm (for school audience)

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MANDATORY Performance Dates: Friday, March 13 (7:00pm); Saturday, March 14 (3:00pm & 7:00pm)

 Aladdin Rehearsal Conflict Record
*** To be handed in at your audition ***

Please list any rehearsal/ tech week/ performance conflicts that you are aware of at this time. Include
weekly commitments like dance or sports practices, school club commitments, and any known
appointments, trips, or family or religious obligations. This information will help us plan rehearsals in the
most accommodating way possible for our cast members.

Please sign here if your student has no known conflicts: _____________________________

Known Conflict Dates & Times

Example: Dance Practice 4:00pm Every Monday in January

Parent Permission for Student Participation in Aladdin, Jr.

Students Name: ____________________________________________________ (please print)

Parents Name: ____________________________________________________ (please print)

Parents Signature: __________________________________________________

Parents Phone Number(s): ______________________________________________

Parents Email: _____________________________________________________ (please print CLEARLY)

Thank you so much.

With everyones support and cooperation,
we will have a wonderful production!!!
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 Audition Application
Aladdin, Jr.

***To be completed by the student and handed in at the audition***


Students Full Name: ______________________________________________ Grade: _________
Please Print

Homeroom Teacher: __________________________ Last Period Teacher: __________________________

1) How comfortable/ confident do you feel doing the following?

Rate each area with a number 1-5 (5 = VERY comfortable; 1 = NOT comfortable)

Acting: _______ Singing: _______ Dancing: _______

2) List any previous stage/ performing experience:

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3) Why do you want to be a part of this years production?

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4) Is there anything else youd like to share with us?

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