PIT/ORCHESTRA MEMBERS
1 – Reed 1 (ALTO FLUTE , BIG BAMBOO FLUTE (F), BIG BAMBOO FLUTE (G), FLUTE , SMALL BAMBOO FLUTE)- Broadway Orchestration
1 – Reed 2 (ENGLISH HORN, OBOE) - Broadway Orchestration
1 – French Horn - Broadway Orchestration
1 - Viola - Broadway Orchestration
1 - Violin - Broadway Orchestration
1 - Cello - Broadway Orchestration
1 – Keyboard 1 - Broadway Orchestration
1 – Keyboard 2 - Broadway Orchestration
1 – Keyboard 3 - Broadway Orchestration
1 – Electric Bass - Broadway Orchestration
1 – Guitar 1 - Broadway Orchestration
1 – Guitar 2 - Broadway Orchestration
1 – Drums - Broadway Orchestration
2 – Percussion - Broadway Orchestration
CHARACTERS:
AMNERIS: A beautiful, if materialistic, Egyptian Princess, daughter of the Pharaoh.
RADAMES: An Egyptian Captain, son of Zoser, who enjoys the adventures of war without realizing its devastation. He is a good man who wants to be a better man.
AIDA: A beautiful Nubian Princess, daughter of King Amonasro, who truly loves her people and will sacrifice everything for their happiness.
MEREB: A young Nubian slave and servant to Radames, who is faithful to his Nubian heritage and dreams of a better life for his people.
ZOSER: A manipulative and evil Chief Minister of Egypt, father of Radames. He is power-hungry and lives without scruples.
PHARAOH: Leader of Egypt and father of Amneris.
NEHEBKA: A Nubian slave.
AMONASRO: King of Nubia and father of Aida. An honorable and peaceful man.
ENSEMBLE: TBD
CREW MEMBERS
40 Crew Members
- Crew members need to demonstrate versatility and a willingness to work in a number of areas. Initially, everyone serves on “construction crew” doing the work that is needed.
As we approach the November rehearsals, crew members will be divided into specific areas based on interest, ability, and the needs of the show.
"The Illinois High School Theatre Festival All-State Production of Aida welcomes all artists regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the activities and programs."
ALL-STATE PARTICIPATION FEE
There is a $500 fee to participate in the All-State show. This charge covers meals for all rehearsal weekends and production week, housing during production week at Illinois State University, a t-shirt, water bottle, and more.
Please note: We have previously helped students raise all the funds necessary and limited scholarship money is available. Please do not let finances discourage you from auditioning.
If you have any questions, please contact Producer Nathan King at allstateproducers@ihstf.org