Theatre 8:15 presents ... DISNEY'S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Auditions Sunday May 12 - 6:30-8:30 pmMonday May 13 - 6:30-8:30 pm Call backs (if needed) Wednesday May 15 - 6:30-8:30 pm Directed by Dawna KornickChoreographer - Andrea Anderson Please bring 16 measures of a song, 1 minute monologue (any style) - Wear loose clothing for dance -If you have a resume/headshot please bring with you. Please bring a list of all conflicts scheduled from Auditions to Performance dates. We will have a draft rehearsal schedule available at auditions. Disney Channel’s smash hit movie musical comes to life on your stage! Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of first love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities. Disney’s High School Musical is fun for the whole family. Its large cast size and upbeat numbers make it the ideal show for middle and high school productions or the highlight of any community theatre’s season! Character Breakdown ** Please note: Ages are approximate - we will consider all ages but must be able to look and play a convincing high school student Troy BoltonThe most popular kid at East High, he is the star of the basketball team who yearns to be more than what people want him to be. Troy discovers his love for music but refuses to admit it. Athletic, attractive, and a true leader. He becomes smitten with Gabriella.Gender: MaleAge: 14 to 18Vocal range top: B5Vocal range bottom: B3 Chad DanforthTroy’s best friend. A star basketball player, part of the jocks, and second in command. Extremely 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.Gender: MaleAge: 14 to 18Vocal range top: B5Vocal range bottom: A3 Zeke BaylorA basketball player on the Wildcats Team. Energetic and charismatic. He has two secrets: a crush on Sharpay and a love for baking, which he is happy and relieved to eventually reveal.Gender: MaleAge: 14 to 18Vocal range top: G5Vocal range bottom: B3 Sharpay EvansThe egocentric diva star of the school musicals, she is Ryan’s older twin and the alpha dog. She thinks being the musical star defines her and clutches the title like her life depends on it, no matter what the cost to others.Gender: FemaleAge: 14 to 18Vocal range top: F5Vocal range bottom: A3 Ryan EvansSharpay’s fraternal twin and a self-delusional ‘star in the making.’ He typically feels the brunt of Sharpay’s attacks and lives under her shadow. Although he possesses a diva exterior, he yearns to change.Gender: MaleAge: 14 to 18Vocal range top: B5Vocal range bottom: B3 Gabriella MontezThe new girl in school. She is trying to blend in and avoid ‘labels’ at her new school. Eventually becomes Troy’s romantic counterpart. Pretty, shy, and smart.Gender: FemaleAge: 14 to 18Vocal range top: E5Vocal range bottom: F3 Taylor MckessieThe competitive head Brainiac of the school and President of the Science Club. She convinces Gabriella to join the Science Decathlon team. Taylor has a hidden soft spot for Chad, which she hides.Gender: FemaleAge: 14 to 18Vocal range top: C5Vocal range bottom: G3 Jack ScottThe resident P.A. Announcer for the high school. He is shy and insecure in front of the rest of the kids, but smooth and confident at the mic. Known as the “Velvet Fog of East High.”Gender: MaleAge: 14 to 18Vocal range top: G5Vocal range bottom: B3 Kelsi NielsenThe drama club’s rehearsal pianist and student composer extraordinaire who is having her musical produced at school. Underneath her shy demeanor, Kelsi is an outspoken firecracker.Gender: FemaleAge: 14 to 18Vocal range top: D5Vocal range bottom: A3 Ms. DarbusThe kooky, eccentric Drama Club teacher. She has her self-absored moments but is still devoted to her students and constantly encourages them. Passionate about the art of theatre.Gender: FemaleAge: 35 to 55 Coach BoltonThe stern basketball coach and Troy’s dad. He lost the big game years ago and wants his son to succeed where he failed. Blinded by his ambition for his son, he is still a good guy and proud father.Gender: MaleAge: 40 to 45 EnsembleJocks; Thespians; Skaters; Cheerleaders; Party Kids; Adults; Brainiacs; Spectator PERFORMANCE DATES: July 12 – July 27, 2019Fridays & Saturdays @ 8:15 pm Sunday’s @ 2:15 pm Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL is presented through special arrangement withMusic Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance material are also supplied by MTI. http://www.mtishows.com/ Theatre 8:154740 Massillon RoadGreen, OH 44232(330) 896-0339www.theatre815.com