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Aladdin - December 2012 

Aladdin > > > December 13 - 22, 2012

A Pantomime by Damian Trasler, David Lovesy, Steve Clark and John Dowell

This Production is fun for all ages.

Join Morpheus Theatre and the incomparable Widow Twankey for a rollicking, family-friendly trip to the Far East this December; we'll take the flying carpet and avoid the holiday line-ups at the airport! The best of storytelling and pantomime meet in this traditional favourite: our hero Aladdin, who is really a-lass-in-a-lad's clothing, a sinister villian, a beautiful princess, a genie and a laundress are just some of the characters you will meet in what promises to be a slosh up of laughter, song and dance, jokes and puns...but don't worry, it will all come out in the wash. Magic rings, magic lamps and secret caves: Open Sesame!

This traditional family panto for kids and all those who refuse to grow up is a high energy comedy full of corny jokes, silly songs and audience participation.

ROLES
Aladdin (Female 16+): Principal Boy – The hero. A young and naïve lad. Quick-witted and sometimes naughty, his heart is in the right place.
Princess Jasmine (Female 16+): Principal Girl – Aladdin’s love interest and the over-protected daughter of the Emperor of China. Looking for an opportunity to escape the confines of palace life.
Widow Twankey (Male 30+): Dame - Poor washerwoman. Mother to the undisciplined Aladdin and Wishee Washee. Has a penchant for loud clothing.
Emperor of China (Male 30+): Well-meaning, overprotective father of Princess Jasmine.
Wishee Washee (Male 16+): Comic – Aladdin’s lazy and cheeky brother. Extroverted and most at home chatting with the audience, but shy with girls.
Genie of the Lamp (Male 30+): Immortal – All powerful, slightly contemptuous of the mere mortals he must serve.
Abanazer (Male 30+): Villain - Evil sorcerer. Highly intelligent and ruthless megalomaniac with grand dreams of world power and extreme wealth.
Slave of the Ring (Female 16+): Immortal – Forced to serve whoever has summoned her regardless of whether it is for good or evil.
So-Shi (Female 16+): Princess Jasmine’s Lady-in-Waiting, companion and confidant.
Pep-Si (Male or Female 16+): One half of Comedy Duo – Arrogant and inept member of the Imperial Police. Has the brain of an idiot.
Ko-La (Male or Female 16+): Other half of Comedy Duo – Arrogant and inept member of the Imperial Police. Does not even have the brain of an idiot.

Small Roles to be filled from Chorus
(can be either male or female 16+)
Sand Monster: non-speaking role.
Prince 1: Dorky suitor for Princess Jasmine, small speaking role.
Prince 2: Dorky suitor for Princess Jasmine, small speaking role.
Chorus of Adults, Teens and Children: to play townsfolk, servants, courtiers, guards, cave-dwellers.

Performances at the Pumphouse Theatre

Production Team

Producer
Director
Musical Director
Choreographer
Stage Manager
Set Design & Construction
Lighting Design
Sound Design
Costume Design
Hair & Make-up Design
Properties & Set Decoration
Lighting Operator
FOH Manager

Tim Elliott
Jane Phillips Taylor
Graham Wrightson
Terry Wood
Trish Befus
Bill Brown
Alan Weller
Vacant
Rhonda Perry
Crystal Perry
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant


Cast

Aladdin
Princess Jasmine
Widow Twankey
Emperor of China
Wishee Washee
Genie of the Lamp
Abanazer
Slave of the Ring
So-Shi
Pep-Si
Ko-La
Chorus
Chorus
Chorus
Chorus
Chorus
Chorus
Chorus
Chorus
Chorus
Chorus
Chorus
Chorus
Chorus

Alecia Pagnotta
Maria Fernandez
David Young
Scott Schreiner
Ryan Patterson
Gary Silberg
Steve Hansen Smythe
Dorie Wrightson
Erica Ho
Erin Navarro
Alex Ruelle
Cam Lugg
Shanna Daly
Bryan Weir
Matthew Baxter
Jenna-Rae Isaman
Kathleen Roach
Christine Peterson
Megan Hodgson
Madelaine Schneider
Jamie Madigan
Janessa Sheppard
Evelyn Long
Aislyn Rickard

updated October 22, 2012
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