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Audition Information
ALL INFO FOUND ON NHSMUSICAL.WEEBLY.COM WHEN and WHERE:
● Friday, December 14th : You will come to 829, the theatre room, auditions will happen on the stage in the auditorium. (When you are not auditioning, you are required to be in the theatre room, awaiting your time slot.) After dance portion of your audition, you will hang out in the drama room 829, until your audition slot— we ALWAYS move fast and will probably get to you sooner! *Make sure you sign up for an audition time on the auditorium door on the day of the audition workshop!
AUDITION PROCESS ● Auditions will consist of singing, a performance of a short monologue, and
learning/performing a basic dance sequence to the music of “We’re All in This Together from High School Musical.”
● All parts are required for auditioning for a role in the musical. ● Acting
○ You will pick from one of the monologues provided in this packet. If you are wanting a specific lead role, choose the monologue from the character you most desire. You MUST MEMORIZE the monologue . You should not mimic/copy other people’s performance of the monologue you pick. Show us what you can bring to the character.
● Music ○ Attached to back of this packet are two selections: Males/females will sing both
selections (solo and his/her part of the duet) for the audition and should have BOTH memorized. Please sing as written.
■ Males: ● “Breaking Free” (Start singing at 0:24 on instrumental track) ● “What I’ve Been Looking For” (Start singing at 0:08 on instrumental track)
■ Females ● “When There Was Me and You” (Start singing at 0:18 on instrumental track) ● “What I’ve Been Looking For” (Start singing at 0:12 on instrumental track)
○ Please prepare to sing both selections without the sheet music in front of you. You will be singing along with an “Accompaniment Only” track, which you can practice with on the weebly site: NHSMUSICAL.WEEBLY.COM . On that site you will also find the guide vocal tracks to help you make sure you are correct— make sure that your voice shines through and that you aren’t just mimicking the guide vocals.
● Dancing ○ Everyone who auditions is required to participate in learning/performing a brief dance
combination. The short combination will be taught to everyone and will be performed in groups of about 5, directly after. This will happen on the audition day from 3:304:15. Please wear clothes you can move comfortably in and you will be dancing barefoot.
● Dance Corps ○ Dance Corps is an auditioned group of distinguished dancers. Dance Corps auditions
will involve a vigorous dance number that you will learn and then perform in small groups.
○ In High School Musical, the Dance Corps will be the cheerleaders. ○ Please wear clothes that you can dance in, no shoes required. ○ You are able to audition for the cast and for dance corps, just make sure you sign up for
a later audition slot to give yourself time for both. If you are ONLY auditioning for Dance Corps, please fill out the Dance Corps Info form found at NHSMUSICAL.WEEBLY.COM
MUSICAL SUMMARY: ● Troy Bolton, the star athlete at a smalltown high school, falls for nerdy beauty
Gabriella Montez at a holiday karaoke party. When they return to campus, Troy and Gabriella audition for the upcoming school musical. Meanwhile, the jealous Sharpay Evans conspires to squelch their chances. The two must struggle to make it to auditions while also meeting their existing obligations to the basketball team and the academic decathlon.
WHAT DO I DO NOW?
● Go to NHSMUSICAL.WEEBLY.COM and fill out the Audition Form and Audition Sign Up
● Review the character summaries, play synopsis and other information provided. Do some research on the musical if you would like.
● Select 1 monologue to perform from the given monologues attached, prepare to perform it memorized , in character.
● Select the song to perform from the given monologues attached, prepare to perform it memorized, in character.
● Review the audition score sheet to see what we will be looking for. ● Fill out the availability form and turn it in with your audition . Go over this with your
parents and have them sign it. ● Resumes and headshots will be accepted and appreciated, but are not required. ● If cast, actors/dance corps members must pay a $25 production fee by January 11 th .
This is your commitment to the production and will cover your shirt cost and the cost of your costume.
Call Backs:
● Callbacks will be during Plus 1 on Monday, December 17th during Plus 1 in the auditorium. If you need a note for Plus 1 please come see Mrs. Sabiston on the morning of callbacks.
● Not being called back does not necessarily mean you will not be cast. ● If called back— you will be emailed (or sent a message through the remind group) the
night of auditions (or on Saturday). ● There are call back sides on the weebly. These are the scenes that you would be
reading from, please review them. THEY DO NOT NEED TO BE MEMORIZED. ● There is also a song that could possibly be added to call backs, please prepare— for
your best shot! It would be on the weebly. Rehearsal Schedule
● There will be a read through in December, a few rehearsals in January (before the new semester) and then the end of January there will be a consistent rehearsal schedule. At the read through there will be an official calendar handed out. Most rehearsals will last from 3:305:30.
High School Musical Characters
The JOCKS
TROY BOLTON The 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. He becomes smitten with Gabriella.
CHAD DANFORTH Number two on the basketball team, Troy’s best friend, extremely focused on winning
ZEKE BAYLOR has a secret passion for baking and a secret crush on Sharpay
Jason the strong, silent type
Other Jocks
The THESPIANS
SHARPAY EVANS The 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 it takes.
RYAN EVANS Sharpay's fraternal twin and a selfdelusional '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
James an earthworm expressionist
Susan overwrought with emotion
Cathy a little too eager
Alan has a flair for couture
Cyndra has operatic aspirations
Performing Arts Kids
The BRAINIACS
GABRIELLA MONTEZ The new girl in school. She is trying to blend in and avoid 'labels' at her new school. Pretty, shy, and smart.
TAYLOR MCKESSIE The competitive head Brainiac at school and President of the Science Club. She convinces Gabriella to join the Science Decathlon team.
MARTHA COX has a secret passion for hiphop
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, a.k.a the Velvet Fog of East High
KELSI NEILSON The 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.
Wildcat Cheerleaders the dance corps
The ADULTS
Karaoke M.C. in ski lodge flashback
MS. DARBUS The kooky, eccentric Drama Club teacher. She has her selfabsorbed moments but is still devoted to her students and constantly encourages them. Passionate about the art of theatre.
COACH BOLTON The 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.
Ms. Tenny chemistry teacher
Moderator science decathlon moderator
Most rehearsals will last 3:305:30. As we get closer to the show, rehearsals will start to go to 6:00pm. To fill out the calendar please mark any day that you will be coming late, leaving early, or not able to be at
rehearsal & return to Mrs. Sabiston at your audition. January
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1 (April) 2(April) 3(April) 4(April) SHOW 5(April) SHOW 6(April) SHOW
PARENT EMAIL: ________________________ PARENT SIGNATURE: ___________________
The student’s scores will not be posted or shared with them or anyone else. The score sheet is strictly for directors’ use as an aid in casting the play.
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Auditions Score (10 being the best)
Preparation/ease : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Monologue Memorization : 1 2 3
Vocal Inflection : (1) never (2) sometimes (3) usually (4) always
Acting : (1) fidgeting (2) standing still (3) little acting (4) strong acting
Facial expressions: 1 2 3 4 5
Volume: (1) quiet (2) medium (3) loud
Song Memorization : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Pitch : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Rhythm : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Volume: (1) quiet (2) medium (3) loud
Dance Ease of learning : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Facial expressions : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Group Presence : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Other Considerations Absences : Few (02) Average (35) Above Average (58) Many (9+)
Integrity : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Total: _________________ Notes:
Leads/Supporting: Troy B. Gabriella M. Chad D. Taylor M. Sharpay E. Ryan E.
Martha C. Jack S. Kelsi N. Zeke B. Ms. Darbus Coach Bolton
Ensemble: Jason James Susan Cathy Alan Cyndra
Kratnoff Ripper Mongo Karaoke M.C. Ms. Tenny Moderator
JOCK CHEERLEADER THESPIAN BRAINIACS SKATER DUDES
Troy My dad is going to freak when he hears about the singing thing. My parents’ friends are always saying, “your son is the basketball guy. You must be so proud.” Sometimes I don’t want to be “the basketball guy”. I just want to be, you know, me. To them, I’m “the playmaker dude.” I never thought about singing, that’s for sure...You can’t let people stop you from doing what you want to do. I mean you are what you do, right? Kinda? See when I look at you… It’s like anything is possible, you know?
Gabriella At my other schools I was “the freaky math girl.” That’s all they thought I was… always pointing at me, whispering behind my back. They made me feel like I was a freak and I hated it. That’s kind of why I want to keep a low profile here, you know, so I can just be me. You’re the big basketball star – you love the spotlight. I’m a lot happier curling up with a good book...Remember in kindergarten...you’d meet a kid, know nothing about them, then ten seconds later you were best friends, because you didn’t have to be anything but yourself? Singing with you felt like that. Like, safe, you know?
Sharpay So nice of you to show our new classmate around. Troy is such a sweetheart, isn’t he? He’s the star of the basketball team, just like I’m the star of the Drama Club. We’re perfect for each other, don’t you think? Are we having lunch together, Troy? Oh, look, the signups for the musical. Oh.. were you going to sign up, too? I’m so sure we could find something for you. The ugly old Nurse is lots of fun. Anyway...I missed you Troy. What did you do over winter break? Play basketball? You’re so dedicated. Just like me. I hope you’ll come watch me in the musical?
Ryan Everybody loves a good jazz square – It’s a classic. And why do we always have to do what you say? Somebody in this room ought to chill out, sister. And it ain’t me. We’ll get the roles we want, we always do. Sharpay, we’ve had the leads every year since birth. If we get it again, great. If not, we’ll still be fabulous.
Kelsi Nielsen Wait. Listen if you want to rehearse, I’m usually in the music room during free period and after school... and sometimes even during biology class. Plus, I’m there in the evenings too. I’m composing operetta on Britney Spears which is like an opera but more light and funny. Maybe you’d like to hear a piece I wrote on her days in the Mickey Mouse Club with Justin Timberlake. Yeah? Or Call me on my cell phone and I’m there! Or if it’s easier, I can give you a wakeup call and come over with my accordion... its mobile!
Jack Scott Yo yo yo, Wildcats, listen up for the very first morning announcements of the brandnew year. This is Jack Scott, the Velvet fog of East High with the Homeroom 411 on what’s going down and comin’ up this week. The Science Decathlon finals are on Friday; see Taylor “learning Curve” McKessie for more skinny on the hooey.
Ms. Darbus Yes, my brave little detention menagerie, we thespians often use animals to help us build the characters we play. Be the bear! Be the ostrich! Be the monkey! You’re all doing brilliantly! Chum, chum, chum, now explore...Lovely work all of you. James, I had no idea an earthworm could have such depth, such pain. Well, detention is over for today. You’ve all down wonderfully. It was an honor and a privilege watching you risk, risk, risk. I expect to see some of you tomorrow afternoon at the auditions. Please remember to be on time. Scoot, now. You may collect your phones.