Funhouse Lounge

Auditions! “Twisted, the Untold Story of a Royal Vizier”

Audition to be a part of our next main stage musical!

Funhouse Lounge is excited to announce auditions for its upcoming show “Twisted, the Untold Story of a Royal Vizier”

Description of the show:
This is a retelling of the legend of Aladdin, but told from Ja’far’s point of view. In this comedic musical from legendary theater troupe Starkid, Aladdin is just a womanizing young thief, the Sultan is a deluded puppet, the Genie a pop-culture obsessed idiot and Ja’far the only hope to save the Magic Kingdom from invasion by the neighboring country of Pix’zar.

Auditions will be held on Sunday, Feb. 26th, from 3 to 5pm.
Please have ready a comedic monologue (max 2 minutes).
Please also have prepared 16 bars of a song. Song should be either Disney or rock’n’roll. Bring sheet music.

Roles we are seeking to cast:
Sherrezade, female (Storyteller and Ja’far’s muse)
Aladdin, male (a young, horny thief with no scruples)
The Princess, female (dreamer, romantic, leader)
Prince Ahmed, male (prince of neighboring Pix’zar)
Captain of the Guard/ensemble (multiple roles)
Ensemble #1 (multiple roles)
Ensemble #2 (multiple roles)

Where character descriptions are gendered, it is based on the source material. However, casting will be open to all genders, colors, and orientations.

Email your headshot and resume for your audition slot: andy@funhouselounge.com
If you cannot make the auditions but are still interested, send an email to let us know. Additional auditions or video auditions may be extended (no guarantees).

Show dates are Thursdays thru Saturdays, April 27th thru May 27th, at 7pm. There will also be 2 Sunday matinees at 2pm. Rehearsal schedule will be flexible, based on actors’ conflicts, and will begin on Tuesday, March 14th.

Actors will be paid.


Extra contributions welcomed and encouraged

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