Disney’s Aladdin Jr. is flying back to the STAAR stage this summer with auditions on Thursday, May 7 starting at 6pm and culminating in two weekends of performances July 24-26 and July 31-August 2. Students who have completed kindergarten through 12th grade and are 19 on the date of the first performance are eligible to audition.
Show Description
Disney’s Aladdin JR. is based on the 1992 Academy Award®-winning film and the 2014 hit Broadway show about the “diamond in the rough” street rat who learns that his true worth lies deep within.
The story you know and love has been given the royal treatment! Aladdin and his three friends, Babkak, Omar, and Kassim, are down on their luck until Aladdin discovers a magic lamp and the Genie who has the power to grant three wishes. Wanting to earn the respect of the princess, Jasmine, Aladdin embarks on an adventure that will test his will and his moral character. With expanded characters, new songs, and more thrills, this new adaptation of the beloved story will open up “a whole new world” for your young performers!
Production Tuition
$50 first participant
$25 each sibling
$100 family cap
Full and partial scholarships available!
Production Team
DIRECTOR & CHOREOGRAPHER: Holly Aldridge
VOCAL DIRECTOR: Hope Aldridge
Rehearsals
Mondays and Thursdays from 5-7pm. First rehearsal will be on Monday, May 11. A full rehearsal schedule will be available by auditions. No absences allowed the final 2 weeks before the first performance. No more than 3 absences allowed.
Auditions
Thursday, May 7 at 6pm
- Be prepared to sing a memorized solo with an accompaniment track. You can choose any musical theater song appropriate for your voice, it can be from any other musical or Aladdin. If you select a song from our YouTube Playlist or from Aladdin Jr. we will have a device to play the tracks. If you choose a different song, please bring a device to play your own backing tracks.
- Actors will do a cold read from the script, no monologue needs to be prepared.
- If an actor has specific talents such as tumbling, juggling, etc, they can audition with this as well.
- CLICK HERE for the Aladdin Jr. script and music tracks
While we try to find a place for all actors, it is not guaranteed that all those who audition will be offered a role.
Performance Dates
July 24-26, 2026
July 30-August 2, 2026
Aladdin Jr. Character Roles
Character List
Aladdin
Aladdin, a poor street urchin, longs to make his mother proud, but sometimes loses his way. He’s the thief with a heart of gold, so cast your most charismatic actor with the versatility to play both the playful prankster and romantic lead. Needs good vocal chops to carry this heavy- singing role.
Vocal Range G2 – E4
Jasmine
Jasmine, the Princess of Agrabah, longs to experience the world outside the palace walls. Curious and assertive, she knows what she wants and craves the freedom to make her own choices. A strong actor and singer who can portray both the romantic lead and a young woman caught between her responsibilities to her people and to herself.
Vocal Range G3 – E5
Genie
Genie is the fast-talking, fun-loving, scene- stealing wisecracker who lives in the lamp and yearns to be free. Genie doesn’t need to be the strongest singer or dancer – great comic timing and a flashy and fun sense of showmanship.
Vocal Range G2 – D#4
Babkak, Omar, and Kassim
Babkak, Omar, and Kassim are Aladdin’s three loyal and playful pals. Babkak is the Agrabahn foodie who loves to snack, kindhearted Omar has a sensitive soul, and stubborn Kassim yearns to be a leader. Need to have a sense of their chemistry – they should be a truly tight-knit trio of strong singers and actors.
Vocal Range G2 – E4
Jafar
Jafar is the power-hungry and crooked Grand Vizier. A strong actor who can sing and portray both sides of Jafar’s two-faced personality – loyal advisor to the Sultan and scheming villain – as well as pull off delicious comedic moments with his lackey, Iago.
Vocal Range Bb2 – Eb4
Iago
Iago is the fawning and funny sidekick to Jafar. With only one lyric to sing, focus on executing this lackey’s many sarcastic asides with comedic flair.
Vocal Range Bb2 – E4
Sultan
Sultan, the warm-hearted ruler who dotes on his daughter, is committed to upholding the ancient laws of Agrabah. With only a single lyric to sing, focus on playing this father figure convincingly.
Vocal Range Ab3 – C4
Isir, Manal, and Rajah
Isir, Manal, and Rajah, Jasmine’s devoted attendants, keep the Princess grounded with their honesty and openness. Isir, whose name means “inspiration,” is optimistic; Manal, “achievement,” is assertively encouraging; and Rajah, “hope,” is the most protective. As with Aladdin’s three pals, good chemisty, and strong singers who can pull off “These Palace Walls” with aplomb.
Vocal Range B3 – Eb5
The Magic Carpet
The magic carpet is a larger than life, non-verbal role. The magic carpet is an integral role to the storyline and would suit a performer with strong dance skills or acrobatic experience.
Prince Abdullah
Prince Abdullah is one of Princess Jasmine’s haughty and arrogant suitors.
Agrabahns
Agrabahns are the citizens of Agrabah who help to create the bustling marketplace – merchants, shoppers, beggars, guards, etc. Included in this ensemble are the following featured roles:
● The Beggars (3) are a small group with whom Aladdin briefly interacts. Feel free to cast more beggars than the three who have scripted lines.
● The Apple Vendor is a merchant who reviles the beggars and from whom Jasmine unintentionally steals an apple.
● The Fortune Teller unwittingly helps Aladdin escape the guards in “One Jump Ahead.”
● The Shop Owner is a marketplace vendor from whom Aladdin steals bread.
● Razoul, the rough and commanding head of the palace guards, answers to Jafar. Cast a performer who can portray an intimidating leader.
● The Guards (2) follow Razoul’s orders. While there are only two speaking roles, feel free to include as many additional guards as you like in your production, who can help Razoul defend the palace during “High Adventure.”
Spooky Voice
The mysterious Spooky Voice, conjured by Jafar, reveals the location of the lamp. This voice can be recorded, come from offstage, or with creative staging, come from an ensemble performer onstage.
Cave of Wonders
The Cave of Wonders is the ominous voice that instructs Aladdin to fetch only the lamp from the treasures within. This voice can be created in a variety of ways, much like the Spooky Voice.