Godalming Theatre Group is pleased to be back for another Panto season this December with Aladdin!
Meet your team...
Director: Dan Bundy
Musical Director: Lizzie Hales
Choreographer: Emily Owen
Production Co-ordinator: Jenny Seddon
Stage Manager: Martin Chapman
Auditions: Will take place Sunday 25th June, from 2pm onwards at Godalming Baptist Church. More information on the audition format can be found below.
Rehearsals: Will take place Monday & Wednesday evenings (19:45 - 22:00) from September onwards. Sunday rehearsals (14:00 - 18:00) begin from November onwards. All at The Wilfrid Noyce Centre.
Performance dates: We are waiting on confirmation for the exact performance dates, however we are marking out Fri 15th Dec - Tues 19th Dec as our potential dates (we would not finish later than this date). At The Ben Travers Theatre.
Now all we need is YOU!
Keep reading for more audition information AND to book your audition spot...
Auditions will take place on Sunday 25th June and will be held in a workshop format. Everyone wishing to audition will need to attend the workshop starting at 2pm. Those wishing to audition for principal roles will be given a time slot following the workshop.
Characters:
Aladdin - Principal boy, strong singing, dancing and acting skills required.
Widow Twankey - classic Panto dame character, good comedy skills and ability to talk to the audience (and think on your feet!) She runs the local launderette and is mother of Aladdin and Wishee Washee.
Abanazar - Our baddie, sly and manipulative. He will do whatever it takes to get his hands on the lamp.
Wishee Washee - An audience favourite and brother to Aladdin. High energy character who needs to build a good rapport with the audience.
Genie Of The Lamp - A confident character who must be able to hold their own on stage. Confident singing, dancing and acting.
Princess So-Shy - A feisty, strong and extremely inquisitive young woman. She stands up to her father to find the love of her life. Strong singing required.
Hanky & Panky - Comedy duo and both as stupid as each other. Both completely useless. Strong physical comedy skills required and chemistry between the two characters.
Emperor - Over protective father of Princess So-Shy, domineering but just wants the best for his daughter. Speaking part only.
Spirit Of The Ring - A powerful spirit who lives in a ring. No singing but good physical acting skills required.
Spirit Of The Orient - Another powerful spirit who acts as our narrator. Good stage presence and storytelling skills required.
Adult Chorus & Kids Chorus
(Some speaking roles will be given out once we start rehearsals.)
What to do next...
To register your interest and book your place on our audition workshop please fill out a registration form by clicking here
You will receive a confirmation and all audition material by return.
We can't wait to hear from you and if you have ANY questions just hit the button below...