"High School Musical" Needs Boys and Girls
Seeking talent ages 13 and up for "High School Musical". Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: School spirit hits a high note in this energetic, feel-good favorite that’s all about breaking free! When basketball star Troy and shy science whiz Gabriella defy expectations and audition for the spring musical, East High’s social order is thrown into total chaos. Cliques clash, secrets spill, and the “status quo” gets a serious remix. With catchy pop hits, big dance numbers, and a message of friendship and self-expression, Disney’s High School Musical is a sing-along sensation that proves we’re all in this together! Rate: Local teens (Ages 13-18) will receive a one-time stipend of $375. Additional info: Casting AEA & non-union actors. Please prepare the song cut and side from the attachment for the role of your choice. If you are interested in more than one track, please only prepare one, as time is limited! Rehearsal Begins: January 6, 2026. Previews: January 29-30, 2026. Opening: January 31, 2026. Closing: February 22, 2026 (with a possible extension through March 1, 2026). Rehearsals are from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and at various times on weekends. You may rehearse up to 42 hours a week. Your schedule and hours will vary depending on the size of the role. If interested, please email video submissions by no later than 5 pm on Friday, September 12. Videos should either be submitted via Google Drive, Dropbox, or a YouTube link. Please make sure the link is viewable by anyone for easy sharing amongst the team. Please include your headshot, resume, audition form, and conflict calendar in the email, along with the show-specific material directors are requesting. Reels are not considered a submission. Virtual callbacks will be scheduled for Monday, September 22, between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm EST. If directors need to schedule you for a callback appointment, you will receive an email by Wednesday, September 17, at 8 pm.
15 roles
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. (Tenor: Vocal range top: B5 | Vocal range bottom: B3)
The new girl in school. Gabriella is intelligent, pretty ("girl next door" type) and shy. (Alto: Vocal range top: E5 | Vocal range bottom: F3)
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 and she knows how to work a crowd. (Mezzo-Soprano: Vocal range top: F5 | Vocal range bottom: A3)
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. (Tenor: Vocal range top: B5 | Vocal range bottom: A3)
Sharpay's fraternal twin and a star in the making. He follows Sharpay's orders, but wants to break free from her shadow. Everything Ryan does is calculated and executed impeccably. (Tenor: Vocal range top: B5 | Vocal range bottom: B3)
A basketball player on the Wildcats Team. He has two secrets: a crush on Sharpay and a love for baking! (Baritone: Vocal range top: G5 | Vocal range bottom: B3)
The nerdy school announcer who trips over his own feet. (Speaking Role)
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. (Alto: Vocal range top: D5 | Vocal range bottom: A3)
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. (Alto: Vocal range top: C5 | Vocal range bottom: G3)
A proud member of the Science Club and is brainy with a secret love of dancing. She has a fun-loving sidekick-y personality and becomes an adoring devotee of Gabriella. Break dance/hip hop experience is a plus! (Mezzo-Soprano: Vocal range top: G5 | Vocal range bottom: B3)
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