Character Breakdown Lead Roles Aladdin (male): a poor street urchin, longs to make his mother proud, but sometimes loses his way. He's the thief with a heart of gold, so the actor must be charismatic and versatile to be able to play both the prankster and the romantic lead. This is a heavy singing role, so vocal range and talent is a must. *This role will require hand-holding with Jasmine. Babkak, Omar, and Kassim (male or female): Aladdin's loyal and playful pals. Babkak is the Agrabahn foodie who loves to snack, kindhearted Omar has a sensitive soul, and stubborn Kassim yearns to be a leader. These friends and a tight-knit trio of strong singers and actors. Genie (male or female): the fast-talking, fun-loving, scene-stealing wisecracker who lives in the lamp and yearns to be free. Genie doesn't need to be the strongest singer or dancer, but needs to have great comic timing and a flashy and fun sense of showmanship. Iago (male or female): the fawning and funny sidekick
