MANSFIELD — The Renaissance Theatre will hold auditions for the MY Theatre production of Disney’s Aladdin, Jr. on Sunday, July 14 at 2:00 PM, and on Monday, July 15 at 5:00 PM at the Renaissance’s Theatre 166 venue, located at 166 Park Avenue West in downtown Mansfield. Appointments are not required for auditions. Those auditioning must be 18 years of age or younger (unless still attending high school) during the 2024-25 school year, and should be no younger than 7 years of age. Anyone auditioning should be prepared to sing a 16-32 measure excerpt from a song of their choice and bring sheet music in the proper key. An accompanist will be provided. Some actors may be asked to read a short scene from the script. Those auditioning should bring a list of schedule conflicts between the dates of auditions and the performances of Aladdin, Jr. Performance dates are September 13-15, 2024. All performances will be held on stage at the Renaissance. Aladdin, Jr. will be directed by Dauphne Maloney, with musical direction by Brian K. Nabors.
Set in the middle-eastern town of Agrabah, 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 him three wishes. At the royal palace, the princess, Jasmine, is feeling hemmed in by her father’s desire to find her a groom; while the Sultan’s right-hand man, Jafar, is plotting to take over the throne. Wanting to earn the respect of the princess, Jasmine, Aladdin embarks on an adventure that will test his will and his moral character. Disney’s Aladdin, Jr. is based upon the 1992 animated film, and the 2014 hit Broadway production about the “diamond in the rough” street rat who learns that his true worth lies within.
Based upon Disney’s 1992 Academy Award-winning animated film of the same name, Aladdin debuted on Broadway on March 20, 2014. The musical features music by Alan Menken, and lyrics by the late Howard Ashman, Tim Rice and Chad Beguelin. The book of the show was written by Chad Beguelin. The Broadway production was directed by Casey Nicholaw, and produced by Disney Theatricals. Aladdin is currently in its tenth year on Broadway. The show has been recognized with numerous theatre awards internationally, including having been nominated for five Tony Awards. The Disney film was written by Ron Clements, John Musker, Ted Elliot, and Terry Rossio.