Young Talent Wanted for "High School Musical Jr."
Seeking actors ages 12-18 years old for the "High School Musical Jr." Show. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Additional info: Select one song and one side from the audition materials attached to the signup link. Another song from the show may be chosen if you’d prefer. Memorizing songs and sides is preferred, but reading is ok too. If you select a duet or would like to read a side with a friend, please sign up for back-to-back audition slots. Duet songs may be sung as a duet or as a solo. Please note: Headshot photos will be taken at auditions. Please arrive with your hair and makeup how you’d like it for the photo, wearing a solid-colored shirt with no writing on it. Directors may hold callbacks so they can see partnering dynamics. You will be contacted via email if you should attend a callback audition. Rehearsals: Mon-Fri July 8-12 9:00 am-4:00 pm. All rehearsals are mandatory. Performers will be given a script at auditions and once cast, must memorize their lines/songs. Show Week: July 8-12. Performances: July 13th. Please note that the participation fee applies. If interested, please apply.
20 roles
Gabriella Montez is a new student who’s struggling to find her place at East High. She’s a Renaissance woman who doesn’t fully identify with any of the cliques, and so she’s taking her time – and realizing her confidence – along the way. Smart and independent, Gabriella can be shy and vulnerable at times. She comes into her own when she discovers her talent and love for singing with Troy. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: A3
Troy Bolton, the most popular student at East High, is the star of the basketball team who yearns to be more than what others – especially his dad, Coach Bolton – want him to be. A natural athlete and leader with charm to spare, Troy discovers he loves to sing, but is afraid to admit it to his basketball buddies. Vocal range top: Bb3 Vocal range bottom: Eb2
Sharpay Evans is the dramatic and self-centered star of the school musicals. Between her and Ryan, she’s the alpha twin – over-the-top, demanding, and always “on,” with a flair for the theatrical. This diva knows how to work a crowd. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: A3
Ryan Evans is Sharpay’s fraternal twin and, like her, he lives to sing, dance, and get loads of attention. Subordinate to his sister, Ryan generally follows Sharpay’s orders and lets her have the spotlight, but he longs to break free from her shadow and assert himself. Vocal range top: A3 Vocal range bottom: G2
Kelsi Nielsen, the neo-feminist writer- composer of the winter musical, Juliet and Romeo, possesses a shy demeanor but no tolerance for the egocentric likes of Sharpay. She is a compassionate underdog with intelligence and an uncanny ability to shoot zingers at Sharpay with timing and accuracy. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: D4
Chad Danforth, one of Troy’s best friends, is a sports fanatic. Focused on winning the basketball championship, Chad slowly begins to understand that there might be more to life than ball – including his crush on Taylor. Vocal range top: G3 Vocal range bottom: B2
Zeke Baylor, Troy’s other best buddy, is a basketball player with a sweet side. He has two secrets: a crush on Sharpay and a love for baking! Vocal range top: G#3 Vocal range bottom: G2
Taylor McKessie, the very put-together president of the Science Club, is super-assertive and very intent on Gabriella joining the Science Decathlon team so they can (finally!) win the competition. Taylor has a hidden soft spot for Chad, but would never let it be known that she’s into a jock. Vocal range top: A3 Vocal range bottom: A2
Ms. Darbus is East High’s eccentric drama teacher. Passionate and disciplined, she never stops trying to enrich the lives of her students through the wonders of live theater. Ms. Darbus has killer comic timing.
Coach Bolton, the stern basketball coach and Troy’s sometimes overbearing dad, lost the big game years ago and wants a second chance through his basketball-star son.
Martha Cox, a proud member of the Science Club, possesses a private passion for break dancing. Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: G3
The BRAINIACS, headed by Taylor McKessie, are the smartest girls and boys in school, including Martha Cox and the change-adverse KRATNOFF.
The JOCKS and CHEERLEADERS are the East High athletes, including Troy, Chad, and Zeke. Both of these groups can be a mix of boys and girls.
The THESPIANS are the drama lovers, including Kelsi, Sharpay, and Ryan, as well as the following auditionees: CATHY, who belts like Ethel Merman, CYNDRA, the opera-lover, JAMES, who can’t sing on pitch and SUSAN, the wannabe pop star.
The PARTY KIDS are students in Troy and Gabriella’s karaoke flashback.
The REBELS, including Troy and Gabriella, don’t stick to the status quo, unlike the various school cliques.
JACK SCOTT, the school announcer with a larger-than-life personality, longs to be a D.J. A quirky radio personality with a unique sense of style.
DRUM MAJOR, who cheers on the Wildcats.
East High’s chemistry teacher.
The Science Decathlon.
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