Jack Bradford, Director
Aladdin Jr., our first BJT production of 2014 is a story of hope, love and good fortune. Aladdin, a person who really has nothing, discovers a Princess and hopes for fulfillment and love and then discovers a lamp and a Genie who wants him 3 wishes. Ultimately, Aladdin chooses to let Genie have “her” freedom, a touching act of generosity. I think this is why Disney was so successful with this tale. The music is brilliant the story is funny and quick and the characters are delightful.
I am proud and excited to be part of this BJT production. Firstly I want to express a great thank you to Janet, Jacob, Jen, Carrie, Neil, Stephen and Glenda who helped put together this production of Aladdin. Thank you also to the teams of set builders, costumers and helpers who supported the team leaders! Also thank you to Sandie and Deb in Administration. A great appreciation also goes to all the parents who work on makeup and backstage as well as the box office. Finally, thank you to all the fine cast of actors who really grasped the heart of this pay. Now to you audience! Be mesmerized and carried away to the land of Agrabah and may you take some of Aladdin’s bits of life-changing wisdom and good fortune with you!
Synopsis
Welcome to Agrabah, City of Enchantment, where every beggar has a story and every camel has tail! Our story begins with Princess Jasmine being forced to choose a husband by her father the Sultan. In an attempt to flee the feeling of being trapped she disguises herself among her people and runs into Aladdin, a poor street urchin being framed for stealing a loaf of bread. Aladdin is arrested by Razoul and the guards and put into a cave, where he finds a lamp and rubs it, releasing a Genie. Genie helps Aladdin escape the cave, and become a prince to win the hand of Princess Jasmine. Meanwhile Jafar the villainous vizier and his sidekick parrot lago secretly rewrite a law so that the Princess will have to marry the Sultan’s highest ranking officer, Jafar, if she tails to choose a husband in the allotted time. Will Aladdin and Jasmine find true happiness? Will Jafar’s evil plot be successful? Wilt the Genie be free? All will be revealed!
The Cast of ‘Aladdin’
Riff Raff Cast |
Street Rat Cast |
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|---|---|---|
| Aladdin | Jackson Head | Jonathon Albrecht |
| Jasmine | Macarra Berthaly-Martyn | Rachael Macnaught |
| Jafar | Travis Harries | Samuel Bailey |
| Genie | Jasmine Cabrera | Bianca Dinkelmann |
| Sultan | Yael Gilbert | David Canham |
| Razoul | Liam Head | Zachary Miller |
| Narrator 1 | Hannah Rae | Gemma Ritchie |
| Narrator 2 | Teresa Stringer | Lauren McGuckin |
| Narrator 3 | Georgianna Berthaly-Martyn | Claudia McNaughton |
| Narrator 4 | Chloe Thiel | Claire Bignell |
| Narrator 5 | Challanor Gilbert | Ebony Banks |
| Narrator 6 | Triona Giles | Ally Moodie |
| Iago | Emma Venzke | Grace Keane-Jones |
| Abu (monkey) | Abi Thiel | Jessica Stone |
| Magic Carpet 1 | Ellie Ritchie | Charlotte Vincent |
| Magic Carpet 2 | Emily Hudson | Brianna Middleton |
| Guard 1 | Elliot Nutter | Elliot Nutter |
| Guard 2 | Aaron Aanat | Josh Mellor |
| Prince Baba of Ganoush | Brendan McGrory | Brendan McGrory |
| Prince Dahdu Run Run | Sean Tayler | Sean Tayler |
| Prince Formerly Known | Alex Kuchmenko | Alex Kuchmenko |
| Harem Singer 1 | Chitelo Vai Mbuzi | Jada Parsons |
| Harem Singer 2 | Brianna McGrory | Stephanie Inches |
| Harem Singer 3 | Maddi Coleman | Courtney Fitzgerald |
| Harem Singer 4 | Mina Aanat | Anais French |
| Thief | Josh Mellor | Elizabeth Marriott |
| Butcher | Caitlenn Alsop | Caitlin Grant |
| Baker | Elliot Nutter | Sarah McDonald |
| Grocer | Twyla Akhurst | Ellanah Vicca |
| Matron | Maddi Coleman | Courtney Fitzgerald |
| Townsperson/speaking | Kelsey Pigram | Kelsey Pigram |
| Mini Jasmine | Martina Marrama | Elizabeth Aboud |
| Mini Aladdin | Jackson Hughesman | Patrick McGrory |
| Opening Narrator | Ellanah Vicca | Twyla Akhurst |
Ensemble: Lucy Stone, Darcy Harries, Jacqueline Vincent, Rose Moodie, Isabelle Olding, Nicholas Olding, Keeley Ninnes, Ella Zappert, Harry Zappert, Emma-Lee Prowse, Charlise Clark, Elizabeth Mellor, Spencer Mitchell, Zac McIver, Kelsey Bailey, Phoebe Bailey
Mini Genies: Harry Zappert, Darcy Harries, Spencer Mitchell, Nicholas Olding, Aaron Aanat, Lucy Stone, Jessica Stone, Jacqueline Vincent, Rose Moodie, Isabelle Olding, Keeley Ninnes, Ella Zappert, Emma-Lee Prowse, Charlise Clark, Abi Thiel
Harem Dancers: Stephanie Inches, Ally Moodie, Lauren McGuckin, Chloe Thiel, Challanor Gilbert, Ebony Banks, Anais French, Teresa Stringer, Claire Bignell
Production Team
Role |
Name |
|---|---|
| Director | Jack Bradford |
| Director’s Assistant | Jose deAndrede |
| Music Director | Jacob Bradford |
| Music Directors Assistant | Jesse Bradford |
| Production Manager | Debbie Bradford |
| Production Assistants | Jess Stringer, Jess Schultz |
| Choreography | Janet Thiel |
| Costume Manager | Jennifer French |
| Costume Assistants | Leanne Head, Bernadette Vincent, Carolyn Vincent, Bernadette Macnaught |
| Make up Design | Bridget Ingle |
| Publicist | Alix Hill |
| Props | Carrie Akhurst |
| Stage Set | Carrie Akhurst, Brian Clarke, Ian Bulloch |
| Sound | Neil Moodie |
| Lights Design | Stephen Moodie, Jack Bradford |
| Lights Operation | Jesse Bradford |
| Spotlight | Robbie Mitchell |
| Overhead | Jose deAndrede |
| Administration/Canteen | Sandie Mitchell |
| Box Office | Debbie Bradford, Sandie Mitchell |
| Stage Manager | Julie Canham |
| Music and Sound Operator | Glenda Whittred |
| Photography | Leanne Head, Kyle Head |
| Artwork | Josh Miller |