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The Arabian Nights · Play

Characters in The Arabian Nights

This page provides a complete list of characters in The Arabian Nights, organized by part size for quick reference. Each role links to a full StageAgent character breakdown featuring a detailed analysis of the character’s function in the story, key traits, and major moments. Performers will find audition suggestions along with practical details such as vocal range, playing age, movement or dance requirements, and casting considerations. Many roles also include video examples to support research and performance preparation. Whether you’re preparing an audition, planning casting, teaching the show, or simply exploring the world of the production, this section offers a clear guide to every role.

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Lead

Scheherezade
Female
Spoken
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Shahryar and Aziz (Mock Khalifah)*
Male
Spoken
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Dunyazade and others*
Female
Alto
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Harun al-Rashid and others*
Male
Spoken
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Supporting

Jester and others*
Male
Spoken
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Greengrocer and others*
Male
Spoken
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Ishak of Mosul and others*
Male
Spoken
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Madman and others*
Male
Spoken
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Butcher and others*
Male
Spoken
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Sympathy the Learned and others*
Female
Spoken
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Perfect Love and others*
Female
Spoken
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Boy and others*
Male
Spoken
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Clarinetist and others*
Male
Spoken
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Abu Al-Hasan and others*
Male
Spoken
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Pastrycook and others*
Male
Spoken
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Slave girl and others*
Female
Spoken
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Featured

Wazir
Male
Spoken
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Chief of Keys
Male
Spoken
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Jafar
Male
Spoken
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Sheikh al-Islam
Male
Spoken
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Prince of Fools
Male
Spoken
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Jester's Wife
Female
Spoken
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Man in the Dream
Male
Spoken
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Chief of Police
Male
Spoken
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Poor Man
Male
Spoken
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Girl
Female
Spoken
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Sheikh
Male
Spoken
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Robber
Male
Spoken
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Kurd
Either Gender
Spoken
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Persian
Either Gender
Spoken
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Kadi
Male
Spoken
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First Sage
Male
Spoken
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Second Sage
Male
Spoken
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Third Sage
Male
Spoken
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Old Boatman
Male
Spoken
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Azizah
Female
Spoken
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Other Woman
Female
Spoken
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Aziz's Mother
Female
Spoken
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Girl in the Garden
Female
Spoken
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Sheikh al-Fadl
Male
Spoken
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Ensemble

Fools
Either Gender
Spoken
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Women by the River
Female
Spoken
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Additional characters, to be played by members of the ensemble
Either Gender
Spoken
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