AUDITIONS: Disney’s High School Musical
Book By: David Simpatico
Songs By: Bryan Louiselle, Faye Greenberg, David N. Lawrence, Greg Cham, Matthew Gerrard, Robbie Nevil, Ray Cham, Andrew Seeley, Randy Petersen, Kevin Quinn, Adam Watts, Jamie Houston, Andy Dodd
Music Adapted, Arranged and Produced By: Bryan Louiselle
Based on a Disney Channel Original Movie written by Peter Barsocchini
Directed by: Regina Warren Ellison
Presented in the Wilson Auditorium
SYNOPSIS:
It’s the first day after winter break at East High. The Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes find their cliques, recount their vacations and look forward to the new year. Basketball team captain and resident jock, Troy, discovers that the brainy Gabriella, a girl he met singing karaoke on his ski trip, has just enrolled at East High. They cause an upheaval when they decide to audition for the high school musical that is being led by Ms. Darbus. Although many students resent the threat posed to the “status quo,” Troy and Gabriella’s alliance might just open the door for others to shine as well.
This musical is fun for EVERY MEMBER of the family as we all take a chance on shooting for our dreams!
AUDITION/CALLBACK INFORMATION:
Audition/Callback location: South Bend Civic Theatre- 403 N. Main Street, South Bend, Indiana — Enter through front doors off Main Street
IMPORTANT DATES
AUDITIONS
AUDITION DATES:
MONDAY, JULY 21 @ 6 PM – 8 PM
TUESDAY, JULY 22 @ 6 PM – 8 PM
CALLBACK DATE:
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23 @ 6 PM – 8 PM
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:
First Rehearsal: WEDNESDAY, JULY 30TH
Rehearsals will be held:
MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY FROM 5:30PM TO 8:30PM
*A more specific rehearsal schedule will be sent out once show is cast*
Tech week begins: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
Dress rehearsals begin: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
*dates italicized are potential show dates and will be confirmed asap. Please take them into consideration when determining conflicts. Any and all potential extra show dates that appear after casting will be communicated immediately by production management.*
THURSDAY, October 2 @ 7:30 pm – Wilson, Preview night (Final Dress with an Audience)
FRIDAY, October 3 @ 7:30 pm – Wilson, Opening Night
SATURDAY, October 4 @ 7:30 pm – Wilson
SUNDAY, October 5 @ 2:00 pm – Wilson
MONDAY, October 6 @10:30am – School Performance
TUESDAY, October 7 @10:30am – School Performance
THURSDAY, October 9 @ 7:30 pm – Wilson
FRIDAY, October 10 @ 7:30 pm – Wilson
SATURDAY, October 11 @ 7:30 pm – Wilson
+ SUNDAY, October 12 @ 2:00 pm – Wilson
FRIDAY, October 17 @7:30 pm – Wilson (Potential add-on performance)
SATURDAY, October 18 @7:30pm – Wilson (Potential add-on performance)
+ Final performance will be followed by a mandatory strike. Details will be shared ahead of time depending on show needs.
What To Prepare
Actors should wear comfortable clothing and come prepared to move. There will be a dance call. Familiarizing yourself with songs from High School Musical is strongly encouraged. Prepare a 32 bar (one minute) selection from the show.
Additional Information
Audition/Callback location: South Bend Civic- 403 N. Main Street, South Bend, Indiana — Enter through main doors off Main Street
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Ages 10+ are welcome to audition.
The Jocks:
Troy Bolton- captain of the basketball team with a secret passion for singing (Vocal Range Bb3 – Eb2)
Chad Danforth- number two on the basketball team, Troy’s best friend (Vocal Range G3 – B2)
Zeke Baylor- basketball player with a secret passion for baking (Vocal Range G3 – G2)
The Thespians (Theater Kids):
Sharpay Evans- the “diva”, president of the drama club (Vocal Range A4 – A3)
Ryan Evans- Sharpay’s fraternal twin brother, vice-president of the drama club (Vocal Range A3 – G2)
Kelsi Nielsen- the shy composer of “Juliet and Romeo”, the schools drama club production (Vocal Range A4 – D4)
James- an earthworm expressionist
Susan- highly emotional drama queen
Cathy- a little too eager
Cyndra- has dreams of being an opera star
The Brainiacs (Science Club members):
Gabriella Montez- the shy new girl at school who is highly intelligent and has a secret passion for singing (Vocal Range D5 – A3)
Taylor McKessie- president of the Science Club (Vocal Range A3 – A2)
Martha Cox- has a secret passion for Hip-Hop dancing (Vocal Range B4 – G3)
Jack Scott- The school’s PA announcer, the school’s DJ
The Skaters:
Ripper- has a secret passion for the cello
Mongo- has absolutely no clue about anything
The Teachers:
Ms. Darbus- the eccentric drama teacher
Coach Bolton- basketball coach, Troy’s dad
Ensemble:
Wildcat Cheerleaders
Jocks
Brainiacs
Thespians
Skater Dudes
Basketball Fans
Science Decathlon Moderator