The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department’s award-winning children’s theatre group, the Star Bright Players, announces auditions for a special production of Disney’s “Aladdin, Jr.” Auditions for this “kids only” show will be Sunday, February 5 at Freedom Middle School, 750 Highway 96 West in Franklin.

“Aladdin, Jr.” will showcase young talent in the community, and the cast will be made up of children ages 7 through 14. Performers must be ages 7 to 14 at the time of audition.

Auditions for new participants in Star Bright will be from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. followed by returning Star Bright Player auditions from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Children may arrive anytime during these time periods, but must be prepared to wait. Parents must remain in waiting areas and may not observe auditions. Children will be required to sing a song and some may be called back for a second audition on Monday, February 6 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Freedom Middle School. If preparing a selection to sing, please choose something in the musical theatre genre.

Rehearsals for “Aladdin, Jr.” will be held at Freedom Middle School on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for nine weeks. If cast, children must be able to meet the commitments of this rehearsal schedule. There is a $70 activity fee for all children cast in the show (includes costume rental and cast t-shirt).

Performances are scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday April 19, 20 and 21 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, April 22 at 3 p.m. at Freedom Middle School.

For more information regarding auditions, rehearsals or performances contact Angie Halbrooks at (615) 790-5719, ext. 30, or go to www.wcparksandrec.com. Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a public organization. Anyone may register for and participate in the department’s programs, teams, classes and events.