AIDA CHARACTER BREAKDOWN: 

Casting for Principles & Ensemble, Understudies and Future Replacements 
 
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
Vocal range: F5 - F3
 
Amneris
A beautiful and materialistic Egyptian Princess who is the betrothed of Captain Radames. Daughter of the Pharaoh.
Gender: Female
Vocal range: F5 - E3
 
Radames
An Egyptian Captain and the son of Zoser. A strong, handsome, adventurous soldier who falls in love with Aida.
Gender: Male
Vocal range: G5 - B3
 
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
Vocal range: Bb5 – 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: Ab5 – F4 
 
Pharaoh
The Leader of Egypt and father to Amneris. An older, distinguished gentleman.
Gender: Male 
 
Nehebka
A Nubian slave who is friendly with Aida. She creates a robe for the Nubian Princess.
Gender: Female
Vocal range: E5 – A3
 
Amonasro
An honorable and peaceful man who is imprisoned by Egypt. The King of Nubia and father to Aida.
Gender: Male

Ensemble
Ministers, Soldiers, Egyptian Men, Palace Women, Nubians, Guards, Dancers