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Aladdin Jr. & Aladdin Kids
Cast Information

Tech/Dress Rehearsals and Performances

Aladdin Jr. Tech & Dress Rehearsals*
RJ Grey Jr. High School
  • Monday, December 14th; 5:00-9:00pm 
  • Wednesday, December 16th; 5:00-9:00pm

Aladdin KIDS Tech & Dress Rehearsals*
RJ Grey Jr. High School
  • Tuesday, December 15th; 5:00-8:00pm
  • Thursday, December 17th; 5:00-8:00pm

* Please note that although we do our best to stay on-schedule and on-time, tech and dress rehearsals sometimes run longer than planned.  We ask for your patience and request that you do not leave rehearsal until the run-through is completely finished. We need all cast members present in order to make this show a success. Thank you!
 
Aladdin Jr. Performances
RJ Grey Jr. High School
  • Friday, December 18th; 7:00pm
  • Saturday, December 19th; 7:00pm
  
Aladdin KIDS Performances
RJ Grey Jr. High School
  • Saturday, December 19th; 1:00pm
  • Saturday, December 19th; 4:00pm

Aladdin Jr. Performance Call Times
  • Call time for Friday, December 18th 7:00pm show is 5:30pm (arrive hair and make-up ready)
  • Call time for Saturday, December 19th 7:00pm show is 6:00pm (arrive hair and make-up ready)

Aladdin KIDS Performance Call Times
  • Call time for Saturday, December 19th 1:00pm show is 12:00pm (arrive hair and make-up ready)
  • Call time Saturday, December 19th 4:00pm show is 3:00pm. (There will be very little time between the 1:00pm and the 4:00pm show. Therefore, we recommend that cast members stay in the building between shows. Families are welcome to bring in food and have dinner with cast members between shows. Please note that cast members MUST  have their mics removed by the techs and also MUST remove their costumes prior to eating.)
Costume and Make-up Information


Costumes!***
  • Unless otherwise noted, everyone in the cast will need a pair of BLACK dance shoes for the show.  Black Jazz shoes are preferred but Black Ballet shoes or Black Hip-Hop shoes or non reflective black sneakers would also be OK.  Payless is a great resource for inexpensive dance shoes. 

  • We strongly encourage all girls to have a skin colored leotard or a light colored cami and fitted shorts to wear under their costumes.  (The leotards can be purchased at any store that sells dancewear.) This allows the girls to be able to change costumes quickly among a large group of cast members (male and female).

  • We also strongly recommend that each cast member bring a labeled laundry basket or some other large tote to each tech rehearsal and show.  This is an easy way to store and keep track of all of their make-up, hair supplies, and costumes pieces. 

Character Specific Costume Information: 

Aladdin Jr.
  • SHOPKEEPERS - Black Pants (Leggings or Jazz pants are recommended.)
  • NARRATORS - Black Pants (Leggings or Jazz pants are recommended) and a skin colored leotard. NO Tanktops!
  • HAREM GIRLS - Skin colored leotard. NO Tanktops!
  • GUARDS 1 & 2 - Black Jazz Pants
  • RAZOUL - Black Jazz Pants

Aladdin Kids
  • GUARDS 1 & 2 - Black Jazz Pants
  • HEAD GUARD - Black Jazz Pants

In order to protect the costumes from spills and other messes, no food or drink (other than water) will be allowed backstage on dress rehearsal and show days. Please remember give your kids a filling snack before each rehearsal and performance.  

 

Make-up
All cast members need Make-Up--including the boys. We are looking for a "natural look" for the show. However, you should look like you have some color on.  You will need to apply a bit more then "everyday makeup" as the stage lights will wash you out some.  Please, no over the top applications! Any additional specialty character make-up will be applied at the school by our make-up personnel. 

Below is a list of all the makeup you will need.  Please note that you should choose a foundation that is one shade darker than your actual skin color because of the stage lighting.  If you need help matching your foundation you can see "Pat" at the Acton CVS in the Roche Brothers Plaza.  (Pat's hours are Mondays, Tuesdays, & Saturdays from 10am-5pm and Sundays from 10am-4pm) You are welcome to use make-up that you have from past productions, however, for hygienic reasons, we recommend that you buy new eye liner and mascara if you have had it over three months.

Everyone should arrive to dress rehearsal and the shows with hair and make-up already done.  However, please bring your make-up with you in case touch-ups are needed.
All cast members should wear:
  • Foundation
  • Blush
  • Eye Shadow (Neutral Colors)
  • Eye Liner (Black or Brown)
  • Mascara (Black or Brown)
  • Lipstick ("Garnet" or similar color.) No pale pinks or bright reds.

Additional items you  might want or need:
  • make-up bag
  • applicators
  • make-up remover wipes
  • eye pencil sharpeners
  • wedges/sponges 

Hair
  • GIRLS: Style hair so that it is pulled away from the face!  All bangs need to be pulled back off of the forehead. Headbands, barrettes, or ponytails are all good options. If you are a girl playing a boy, please pull your hair back in a low ponytail or bun.
  • BOYS: Style hair neatly. Boys with longer bangs need to make sure their hair is styled in such a way that their eyes are visible.