Auditions: Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Saturday August 28th, 2010 - Tuesday August 31st, 2010
Information:
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
A Pantomime by David Swan
Directed by Vicki Wiseman; Musical Direction by Brian Holiday; Choreography by Terry Wood

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

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

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
Visit www.morpheustheatre.ca; email audition@morpheustheatre.ca; or call 403-246-2999 to book an audition time.

Rehearsals will take place Monday and Wednesday evenings; and Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm, starting September 13th.

Performances at the Pumphouse Theatre December 15 - 19, 2010
Contact: Morpheus Theatre
Ginette
Phone: 403-246-2999
Email: audition@morpheustheatre.ca
Web: http://www.morpheustheatre.ca
Details: Location: Community Arts Centre