Aladdin Cast List

The "Aladdin KIDS" direction team would like to thank all of the 140+ students who prepared for and participated in an audition. The cast list has now been posted, and we'd like to congratulate the 80 students that have been selected to form the cast. Those 80 students will be receiving a letter today indicating the parts that have been assigned to them. If you receive a part and you cannot fulfill your role or you decide not to participate, please let Mrs. Arsenault know as soon as possible. The direction team has created a waiting list, and they will be inviting students from the waiting list to join the cast if there are any openings. Rehearsals will begin in January, so stay tuned for more information coming to you after the break!

Rehearsal Schedule December 11-15

	Rehearsal
Monday, December 11 Day 1	12:10 – Show Band
Tuesday, December 12 Day 2	12:10 - Choir
Wednesday, December 13 Day 3	12:10 – Choir on stage 1:30 – Show Band on stage
Thursday, December 14 Day 4	***CONCERT DAY*** 9AM – School Dress Rehearsal 11AM & 1PM – Public Concerts
Friday, December 15 Day 5

Rehearsal Schedule December 4-8

Parkside's Christmas Concert is on Thursday, December 14 at 11AM & 1PM. Families can choose to attend the concert time that best suits your schedule.

	Rehearsal
Monday, December 4 Day 2	12:10 – Callbacks (Elizabeth, Jaylyn, Kennah, Ayessa)
Tuesday, December 5 Day 3	12:10 - Choir
Wednesday, December 6 Day 4	12:10 – Callbacks (Zachery, Gracie)
Thursday, December 7 Day 5	12:10 – Show Band
Friday, December 8 Day 6	12:10 – A Warm Spot in my Heart rehearsal

Aladdin Auditions

Mrs. Arsenault and the Aladdin team would like to thank all of the students who prepared for and participated in an audition over the last week and a half. Over 140 students completed an audition (wow!!!). We were overwhelmed with the amount of interest - it is wonderful. In past musicals, we've always given a part to everyone who auditioned. Unfortunately this year it will not be possible  with 140+ students, so it is important to know that not all students who auditioned will receive a part. The direction team will determine exactly how many students we can take, and we'll then decide the cast list based on audition results and in consultation with homeroom teachers.

Christmas Concert Song & Rehearsal Schedule November 27-December 1

Students are hard at work preparing for their December 14th Christmas concert. Mrs. Arsenault is encouraging students to practice their songs at home so that they can memorize the lyrics. Follow this link to the Christmas Concert page to access videos and recordings of the concert songs for each class. 

	Rehearsal
Monday, November 27 Day 3	12:10PM – Aladdin Group Auditions (KA, KB, KC, KD, 1A, 1F)
Tuesday, November 28 Day 4	12:10PM – Aladdin Group Auditions (2X, 2F, 3X, 3A, 3F, 4FX, 4B, 4F, 5A)
Wednesday, November 29 Day 5	10:20AM – I Love Christmas solo tryouts 12:10PM – Day After Christmas solo tryouts
Thursday, November 30 Day 6	10:20AM – Rehearsal for “Warm Spot in My Heart” Singers 12:10PM – Show Band
Friday, December 1 Day 1	12:10PM - Choir

Rehearsal Schedule - November 20-24

Any student that returned a signed audition permission form has been given an audition schedule card indicating the date & time of their audition. The schedule has also been posted outside the music room. 

	Rehearsal
Monday, November 20 Day 4	12:10 – Aladdin AuditionsSchool
Tuesday, November 21 Day 5	12:10 – Aladdin Auditionso
Wednesday, November 22 Day 6	12:10 – Aladdin Auditionso
Thursday, November 23 Day 1	12:10 – Aladdin Auditionso
Friday, November 24 Day 2	12:10 – Aladdin Auditionso

Rehearsal Schedule November 13-17

	Rehearsal
Monday, November 13	No School
Tuesday, November 14 Day 1	12:10 – Choir rehearsal
Wednesday, November 15 Day 2
Thursday, November 16 Day 3	12:10 – Show Band rehearsal
Friday, November 17 Day 4

Aladdin Audition Permission Form

Students had the opportunity to pick up an audition permission form for our school musical, "Aladdin KIDS." Here is a link to the form if you would like to print it at home. Forms are due back to Mrs. Arsenault by Friday, November 10.

Audition Permission Form - Aladdin KIDS

Rehearsal Schedule November 3-10

	Rehearsal
Monday, November 6 Day 2	10:20 – Choir Sound Check ON STAGE 12:10 – O Canada group sound check ON STAGE
Tuesday, November 7 Day 3
Wednesday, November 8 Day 4
Thursday, November 9 Day 5	12:10 – Show Band rehearsal
Friday, November 10 Day 6

Rehearsal Schedule October 30-November 3

	Rehearsal
Monday, October 30 Day 4	12:10 – Choir Rehearsal
Tuesday, October 31 Day 5	No rehearsals today
Wednesday, November 1 Day 6	12:10 – Aladdin script read-through for students in grades 4-6 who are interested in one of the main roles (Continued from last week)
Thursday, November 2 Day 1	12:10 – Show Band rehearsal
Friday, November 3	PD Day – No Classes

Aladdin Roles

See the chart below for a list of roles in our upcoming spring musical, "Disney's Aladdin KIDS!" More info about auditions will be coming very soon!

INDIVIDUAL PARTS
Character	# of lines		# of solos	Notes
Aladdin	50+		Many	The good-hearted, diamond-in-the-rough street rat. This part requires a very strong singer AND actor.
Jasmine	45+		Many	A feisty and rebellious princess, with the characteristics of a great leader. This part requires a very strong singer AND actor
Jafar	45+		One solo song	The sinister vizier to the Sultan. He is the villain of the story – ruthless in his pursuit of power. This part requires a very strong actor who can portray evil in a variety of ways!
Genie	25+		Many	The magical spirit of the lamp! Funny, fast-talking, and quick-witted. This part requires a very strong actor and singer with impeccable comedic timing.
Iago	15+		None	Jafar’s wise-cracking sidekick parrot. This part requires a strong actor who can move well.
Sultan	10+		None	The ruler of Agrabah, and the father of Jasmine. The Sultan is blissfully unaware of Jafar’s evil ambitions. The Sultan protects his daughter, and tries his best to uphold the law. This part requires a strong actor who can convincingly play a dizzy yet doting father.
Tiger God	5+		None	The Tiger God guards the lamp and the Cave of Wonders. The Tiger God is an all-powerful presence yet a tad bit sassy to keep it interesting. This part requires a strong actor who has good timing and shows considerable strength with his or her voice.
Head Guard	5+		None	The head guard is in charge of the Royal Guards. It is their job to protect the Palace at all costs. This part requires a strong actor who is also an excellent leader with a commanding presence.
Lamp Vendor	5+		2	A likeable, fast-talking vendor who serves as the principal storyteller in our show. The student playing this part should be comfortable on stage and have a clear speaking voice.
Avis the Magic Carpet	None		None	A flying carpet. This actor should be someone who has fantastic coordination and moves well on stage. This person should be able to express themselves very well using only his or her body and facial expressions. This actor should have excellent comedic timing.
GROUP ROLES
Vendors	Some lines available	Group song(s), some solos available		The marketplace in Agrabah is full of vendors selling bread, fish, fruit, and many other things! Students playing these roles will be part of several songs and scenes. Some solos and a few speaking parts available.
Guards	None	Group song		The royal palace is protected by a group of brave, strong guards. The students playing these roles will be part of several songs and scenes as a group.
Skeletons	None	Group song, some solos available		The skeletons live in the palace dungeon. The students playing these roles will be a part of 2 scenes and several songs – including one featured song. There are a few solos available.
Junior Djinn (Group 1)	None, but appear in several scenes	Group song, some solos available		The junior djinn are the spirits of the cave who help execute the magic of the story. The students playing the junior djinn (group 1) will be part of several scenes and songs, including a big feature in “Friend Like Me.” Their main job is to help the genie with his magic! Some solos available.
Junior Djinn (Group 2)	None	Group songs only		The junior djinn are the spirits of the cave who help execute the magic of the story. The students playing the junior djinn (group 2) will be a part of several songs, including “Friend Like Me.”
Parade Animals	None	Group songs only		The parade animals are a big part of Aladdin’s entrance into Agrabah as “Prince Ali Ababwa.” The song, “Prince Ali” features an elaborate parade to the palace. The parade animals will also be a part of at least 2 other songs in the musical.