Casting

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Cast Size: Large (21 or more performers)
Cast Type: BIPOC Roles
Dance Requirements: Heavy

Character Breakdown

Amneris
A beautiful and materialistic Egyptian Princess who is the betrothed of Captain Radames. Daughter of the Pharaoh.
Gender: female
Age: 18 to 25
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: E3
Radames
An Egyptian Captain and the son of Zoser. A strong, handsome, adventurous soldier who falls in love with Aida.
Gender: male
Age: 20 to 28
Vocal range top: Ab5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Aida
A beautiful, brave Nubian Princess who is loyal to her people but is torn between her heritage and love for an Egyptian Captain. Daughter of King Amonasro.
Gender: female
Age: 18 to 25
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Mereb
A young Nubian slave and servant to Radames. He is faithful to his Nubian heritage and befriends Aida upon her arrival to Egypt.
Gender: male
Age: 16 to 21
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Zoser
The manipulative and evil Chief Minister hungry for power. He attempts to poison the Pharaoh and is father to Radames.
Gender: male
Age: 45 to 55
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: D4
Pharaoh
The Leader of Egypt and father to Amneris. An older, distinguished gentleman.
Gender: male
Age: 55 to 65
Nehebka
A Nubian slave who is friendly with Aida. She creates a robe for the Nubian Princess.
Gender: female
Age: 20 to 35
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Amonasro
An honorable and peaceful man who is imprisoned by Egypt. The King of Nubia and father to Aida.
Gender: male
Age: 45 to 55
Ensemble
Ministers; Soldiers; Egyptian Men; Palace Women; Nubians; Guards