A Pantomime by David Swan
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.
Poor Ali Baba is worried that the evil El Scorpio and his 40 thieves will steal the little money he has saved to pay his rent. While trying to avoid the advances of Fatima Kebab, Ali attempts to help the intrepid Professor Jones and his daughter Polyanna find the cursed tomb of King Pomegranate.
Pantomimes are great fun for the whole family, and what better time of year for a pantomime than at Christmas? We invite you to bring the kids or grandkids to ALI BABA AND THE FORTY THIEVES. Directed by Vicki Wiseman, this show will run from december 15th to 19th 2010.
ROLES
Please note: not all characters are singing roles.
Ali Baba: (30+ male) a poor hapless barber and hero of our tale.
Rhum: (16+ female) Ali’s son. Yes, a female playing Ali’s son. This is a panto…
Kasim: (30+ male) Ali’s rich, evil brother. Also El Scorpio the really bad guy.
Olive: (30+ female) Kasim’s rich, spoiled wife.
Fatima: (30+ male) The Dame – interested in any man but prefers Ali himself.
Prof Jones: (30+ male) an archeologist.
Polly Jones: (16+ female) his daughter.
Crystal: (16+ m/f) spirit of the cave.
Bubble: (16+ m/f) thief.
Squeak: (16+ m/f) thief.
Vanilla: (16+ m/f) dancing girl…doesn’t really need to know how to dance.
Delight: (16+ m/f) dancing girl…ditto.
Mustafa: (30+ male) fruit seller.
Actual Dancing Girls: (female)…these ones need to dance.
40 Thieves: (male)…OK, maybe not 40.
Various Citizens of Baghdad
Rehearsals will take place Monday and Wednesday evenings; and Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm, starting September 13th.
Performances at the Pumphouse Theatre
Ticket Information
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Production Crew
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Producer
Director
Musical Director
Choreographer
Stage Manager
Asst Stage Manager
Set Design
Costume Design
Props
Lighting Design
Lyricist
Lighting Tech
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Suzanne Tuckett
Vicki Wiseman
Brian Holiday
Terry Wood
Cameron Lugg
Jen Lemon
Bill Brown
Kim Schamp
Jessica Mueller
Bryan Smith
Jeff Wiseman
Trevor Somers
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Cast Auditions
Open auditions for all roles will take place:
Saturday August 28th (10am to 2pm),
Monday August 30th (7:00 to 9:30pm), and
Tuesday August 31st (7:00 to 9:30pm)
Callbacks will be Saturday September 11th, if necessary
at the Community Arts Centre
2633 Hochwald Avenue SW
(Building A3 - former Currie Barracks)
Click here for directions.
Audition Requirements:
* No prepared monologue or songs are required
* You will be doing a cold read from the script
* Dress comfortably, you may be asked to dance a few steps
*People wanting to audition for singing roles will be asked to pick a Rock-style Karaoke song and perform a verse. Karaoke machine will be provided.
* Please bring your resume and headshot to the audition
Available Audition Times:
Saturday August 28, 2010
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Monday August 30, 2010
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Tuesday August 31, 2010
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Call (403) 246-2999 or send an e-mail for more info.
If all audition times are booked, please come to the theatre and we will fit you in during a break.
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