Audition for Disneyland's Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular July 27th,28th and 29th 2009

For: Disneyland Resort
Audition City: N. Hollywood, CA
Location: Screenland Studios
Looking For: Singers, Actors, and Puppeteers July 27,28 and 29th 2009
02:00 PM
Time zone: Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Disney Entertainment Productions is holding an Open Call for Singers, Actors & Puppeteers to perform in our Broadway-caliber, theatrical production of Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular. Originally directed by world-renowned, award-winning director Francesca Zambello and choreographed by acclaimed Broadway choreographer Lynne Taylor-Corbett, this show is performed in the state-of-the-art, indoor, 2000-seat Hyperion Theater at Disney’s California Adventure® park. We are seeking performers with an ethnic look. Contract runs October 2009-August 2010. Rehearsals begin October 5, performances begin November 6.

Sign-in begins at 1:30 pm
Preliminary callbacks: July 30 or 31
Final callbacks: August 4

Performers working a minimum of 4 days/week are eligible for excellent benefits including medical/dental/optical coverage, vacation/sick pay, park admission and various employee discounts.

Roles:
Aladdin: (Male, 18-22, 5’7”-5’11”) Baritone/tenor with a youthful sound; great charisma, good physique; good looking guy filled with teenage charm and appeal; clever; survives on the streets of Agrabah

Jasmine: (Female, 18-22, 5’2”-5’6”) Soprano with a strong mix, contemporary musical theatre/Disney princess sound; beautiful, exotic, sense of humor, independent and feisty; desperately longs to experience life beyond the castle walls

Genie: (Male, 26-40s) Must be able to carry a tune; great celebrity impressionist; quickly transforms from character to character; charismatic and full of energy; genuinely pained by his lack of freedom; especially seeking actors with extensive improv and physical comedy background

Jafar: (Male, 35-55, 6’0”+) Bass/baritone, deep rich voice; great classical actor, commanding, menacing presence; the ultimate Disney villain; lusts for power; desires Jasmine; classical vocal training a plus

Sultan/Narrator: (Male, 50+, performs both roles) baritone/tenor; great actor; Narrator has a mysterious and engaging presence, must connect well with an audience; Sultan is a kind and benevolent man with great love for his daughter, Jasmine

Iago: (Male, 26-40s) great character actor with strong comedic timing; classic wise-cracking, fowl-feathered, annoying sidekick to Jafar, always has something to say; puppetry skills preferred

Chorus Singers: (Male/Female) strong contemporary musical theatre vocal technique; must have strong acting and movement skills; may understudy Principal/Featured roles

Requirements:

* Must be at least 18 years of age
* Prepare 16 bars of a contemporary musical theatre selection showing vocal versatility and range; you may sing from the show. Bring sheet music in your key, an accompanist will be provided.
* Iago candidates will be given sides at sign-in
* Be prepared for a possible movement evaluation
* Bring a current headshot and resume

Entertainers for this show are covered under the terms and conditions of a collective bargaining agreement with the American Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA).

Location:
Screenland Studios
10501 Burbank Blvd.
N. Hollywood, CA 91601

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