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Disney's High School Musical Auditions

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Auditions for High School Musical will be held Monday and Tuesday, July 14 and 15 at 7:00 p.m. at the historic Landers Theatre, 311 East Walnut. Callbacks will be held Wednesday, July 16 at 7:00 p.m.

Auditioners are asked to prepare a one-minute vocal selection and bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. If you have basketball or tumbling/cheer abilities, please be prepared to demonstrate those, as well!

High School Musical requires a large cast of teens and adults. Rehearsals will begin July 20 and the production will be presented September 12-28. It will be directed by Beth Domann, choreographed by Lorianne Dunn, and musical-directed by Susan Gravatt. Please call 869-3869 x12 for additional information.

The Cliques and Characters of East High School

The Jocks:
TROY BOLTON, captain of the basketball team
CHAD DANFORTH, number two on the basketball team, Troy’s best friend
ZEKE BAYLOR, has a secret passion for baking
JASON, the strong silent type
Other Jocks

The Thespians:
SHARPAY EVANS, president of the Drama Club
RYAN EVANS, vice-president of the Drama Club
JAMES, an earthworm expressionist
SUSAN, overwrought with emotion
CATHY, a little too eager
ALAN, has a flair for couture
CYNDRA, has operatic aspirations
Performance Art Kids

The Brainiacs:
GABRIELLA MONTEZ, the shy new girl at school
TAYLOR MCKESSIE, president of the Science Club
MARTHA COX, has a secret passion for hip hop
Kratnoff, a history buff
Other Brainiacs

The Skater Dudes:
RIPPER, has a secret passion for the cello
MONGO, a little slow on the uptake
Other skater dudes

Other Students:
JACK SCOTT, the PA announcer, aka The Velvet Fog of East High
KELSI NELSON, the mousey composer girl
Wildcat Cheerleaders
Party kids
Fans/Spectators at the Science Decathlon and basketball championship game

The Adults:
Karaoke M.C., voiceover in ski-lodge flashback
MS. DARBUS, the drama teacher
COACH BOLTON, basketball coach, Troy’s dad
MS. TENNY, chemistry teacher
MODERATOR, science decathlon moderator