The Disney Channel’s smash hit movie musical comes to life on the Theatre at the Mount stage! Troy Bolton, super-popular captain of the basketball team, and Gabriella Montez, super-smart president of the science club, try to score the leads in their school’s musical – a decision that turns both their world and their school upside down. This musical sensation has been sweeping the charts across the country – so “getcha head in the game” for High School Musical!

Director – Rob Houle
Music Director – Joanne Landry
Choreographer – Alison Laverdiere

CAST REQUIREMENTS – 40-45 young people (age 15 and up) - must look believable as high school students; 3 adults – see character descriptions below

Where? Mount Wachusett Community College, room 182

When? Saturday, June 7 and Tuesday, June 10 by appointment only. Available times for youth cast are as follows: Saturday, June 7 – 10AM, 11AM, 12noon, 2PM, 3PM, 4PM, 5PM, 6PM; Tuesday, June 10 – 6PM, 7PM, 8PM (this slot is reserved for adult auditions only) and 9PM. All should prepare a short vocal selection that displays range and ability and should expect a dance audition and possible readings from the script.
Callbacks? If needed, callbacks will be held on Wednesday, June 11.
How? To schedule an appointment, call the TAM Box Office at 978 632-2403 or e-mail box-office@mwcc.mass.edu

*Singers should provide sheet music – an accompanist will be provided; Punctuality will be noted and appreciated

Performance Dates: August 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 @ 8PM, August 10 and 17 @ 2 PM (possible additional performances may be added as ticket sales demand – dates and times to be determined, but between August 8 and 17)
Tentative Rehearsal Schedule: Sunday evenings from 6pm to 9pm, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7pm to 10pm beginning on June 15 (additional rehearsals may be required as production gets closer). A calendar will be available at the auditions to review and compare with your personal calendar for possible conflicts.

ADDITIONAL CASTING INFORMATION

The Jocks:
Troy Bolton –- Capt of the Basketball team, popular, likable
Chad Danforth - # 2 on the BBall team & Troy’s best friend.
Zeke Baylor - has a secret passion for baking
Other jocks

The Nerds:
Jack Scott – PA Announcer
Kelsi Neilson - mousey composer of Romeo and Juliet
Other nerds

The Thespians:
Sharpay Evans - President of the Drama Club – dramatic, used to getting what she wants
Ryan Evans - VP of the Drama Club
Assorted dramatic and questionably talented others

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
Other Brainiacs

The Skater Dudes:
Skaterdude - has a secret passion for the cello
Skaterdude - # 2
Other Skater Dudes

Other Students:
Wildcat Cheerleaders
Performance Art Kids
Party Kids, guests in ski-lodge flashback
Fans/Spectators at the BBall game and Sci Decathlon

The Adults:
Ms. Darbus - Drama teacher
Coach Bolton - BBall coach & Troy’s dad
Mr. or Ms. Tenny - Chem teacher, Moderator of the science decathlon

Please print and fill out an Audition Form (PDF) to bring with you when you come for an audition.

All TAM auditions are open to anyone, regardless of previous theatre experience. We are a true community theatre always on the lookout for talented people (especially BOYS, MEN, and ETHNICALLY DIVERSE INDIVIDUALS) to perform in our shows. For more information, or to be added to our mailing list for audition notifications, contact Professor Gail Steele at 978 630-9162 or at g_steele@mwcc.mass.edu