Singing Audition for "High School Musical" Show

Troy Bolton, the most popular kid at East High, is the star of the basketball team who yearns to be more than what people want him to be. Troy discovers he loves to sing, but is afraid to admit it to his friends. Troy should be a strong male singer and able to sing from his heart in a naïve yet convincing manner. He should also be able to move like a natural athlete while dancing and singing. (Tenor: Vocal range top: B5 | Vocal range bottom: B3)

Chad Danforth is a hot-wired jock, second in command to Troy. He is focused on winning his school's basketball championship, but is slowly understanding that there might be more to this world, including his sparring crush on Taylor. Actor playing Chad should be able to partner naturally with Troy, is a leader in his own accord, and can handle Chad's couple of solos and large number of acting scenes. (Tenor: Vocal range top: B5 | Vocal range bottom: A3)

Zeke Baylor is a basketball player on the Wildcats Team. He has two secrets: a crush on Sharpay and a love for baking! Zeke and Chad are the most prominent of Troy's friends, so must be able to work with them while being able to stand out in his own spotlight, especially when he reveals his secrets! Zeke has solos, so strong singing and acting are essential. (Baritone: Vocal range top: G5 | Vocal range bottom: B3)

Jack Scott is the nerdy school announcer who trips over his own feet. Seeking an actor who will make this role his own and can portray a "gift of gab" radio voice. Jack can be quirky in all aspects: looks, dress and comportment. Must have excellent diction and good comic timing. (Speaking Role)

Kelsi Nielsen is a thespian rehearsal pianist and student composer extraordinaire. Underneath her shy demeanor, Kelsi has no tolerance for people (i.e. Sharpay) who use their talent only to be number one. Seeking an actor who can play the underdog but has the intelligence and ability to shoot the "zingers" at Sharpay with timing and accuracy. Seeking a strong actor with ability to handle some vocal solos. (Alto: Vocal range top: D5 | Vocal range bottom: A3)

Sharpay Evans is the egocentric star of the school musicals. She is Ryan's older twin (and the alpha dog of the two) and has a mad crush on Troy. Sharpay has never met a mirror she didn't like. Seeking an actor who can portray a diva and has solid acting chops and strong singing and dancing skills. Sharpay knows how to work a crowd. (Mezzo-Soprano: Vocal range top: F5 | Vocal range bottom: A3)

Ryan Evans is Sharpay's fraternal twin and a star in the making. This character loves singing, dancing and lots of attention. He follows Sharpay's orders, but wants to break free from her shadow. Seeking a "triple threat" performer: strong singer, dancer and actor. Everything Ryan does is calculated and executed impeccably. (Tenor: Vocal range top: B5 | Vocal range bottom: B3)

Gabriella Montez is the new girl in school. Gabriella is intelligent, pretty ("girl next door" type) and shy. She possesses a fantastic voice when she sings with Troy. Seeking an actor who can take positive risks with both her acting and singing. Must have a strong sense of pitch and the ability to hold her own with a partner in order to make the most of this role. (Alto: Vocal range top: E5 | Vocal range bottom: F3)

Taylor McKessie, the head Brainiac of the school, is the president of the Science Club. She wants Gabriella to join the Science Decathlon team so they can finally win the competition. Taylor has a hidden soft spot for Chad, which might be why she is always making fun of him. Seeking an actor who can portray Taylor's assertiveness as well as sing a solid solo. (Alto: Vocal range top: C5 | Vocal range bottom: G3)

Martha Cox is a proud member of the Science Club and is brainy with a secret love of dancing. She has a fun-loving sidekicky personality and becomes an adoring devotee of Gabriella. Seeking an actor who is kind and funny. The role has important featured solos but the voice quality is not as important as the character. Would be great if the actor could show off some crazy brake dancing moves! (Mezzo-Soprano: Vocal range top: G5 | Vocal range bottom: B3)

Coach Bolton is the stern basketball coach and Troy's dad. He lost the big game years ago and wants a second chance through his son. Seeking an actor who can handle the demands of acting older than almost everyone else in the show. Coach Bolton is primarily an acting role - must be able to convincingly spar with Ms. Darbus. (Speaking Role)

Ms. Darbus is the eccentric drama teacher. She is an amusing blend of Gertrude Stein and Ethel Merman. Passionate and disciplined, she is always trying to expose students to the enrichment and fun of theatre. Seeking an actor who knows how to milk every word, phrase and gesture for this role. She must make her eccentricities appear second nature. Ms. Darbus exudes wacky, yet it doesn't detract from her true love of theatre and her students. (Speaking Role)

Ripper is a cool skater dude who is, lo and behold, a cello player! An actor who can sell this fun "double personality" with one short but sweet air cello solo!

In the big Audition scene, James is the auditionee who sings so badly off key it would scare anyone! Seeking an actor who can confidently sound bad...

Cathy is the auditionee who can belt like Ethel Merman! Ability to belt loud and proud is a must!

Cyndra is the final auditionee and she sounds like an opera audition for the Met. Seeking strong vibrato abilities.