INFORMATION PACK

SHOW SYNOPSIS

Disney Channel's smash hit movie musical comes to life on your stage! Troy, Gabriella andthe students of East High must deal with issues of first love, friends and family whilebalancing their classes and extracurricular activities.

It's the first day after winter break at East High. The Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and SkaterDudes find their cliques, recount their vacations and look forward to the new year. Basketballteam captain and resident jock, Troy, discovers that the brainy Gabriella, a girl he metsinging karaoke on his ski trip, has just enrolled at East High. They cause an upheaval whenthey decide to audition for the high school musical that is being led by Ms. Darbus. Althoughmany students resent the threat posed to the "status quo," Troy and Gabriella's alliancemight just open the door for others to shine as well.

Disney's High School Musical is fun for the whole family. Its large cast size and upbeatnumbers make it the ideal show for middle and high school productions or the highlight ofany community theatre's season!

AUDITIONS, REHEARSALS, PERFORMANCES

Audition Date, Time and Venue

Auditions will be held on Saturday 10th (Ensemble/Dancers) and Sunday 11th (Leads) ofJuly 2021.

(To eliminate the need of callbacks we have split the auditions into Ensemble/Dance &Leads as we will be undertaking workshops with leads and would like those auditioning forsimilar roles to be available in groups. This does not mean that ensemble auditionee’s willnot be considered for lead roles. If you can only attend on a specific date/time please emailproductions@tpacollective.com.au to make arrangements.)

All those auditioning are asked to keep the evening of Monday 12th July reserved forpossible callbacks.

Auditions will be held at TPAC HQ, Shop 4, 73 Meroo Street Bomaderry(inside the plaza complex, entry via Bomaderry IGA on Coomea Street)www.tpacollective.com.au/finding-us

Ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your allocated audition time. The ProductionTeam will not wait for late auditionees. If you are running late contact us immediately on0400 122 533 so we can make alternate arrangements.

Video Auditions will be accepted for this production and must be submitted before Middayon Sunday 11th July 2021. Please email us for the required choreography!

Show Dates

The High School Musical Season will be limited to a one week show season with ProductionWeek commencing 19th September 2021, with the final show 26th September 2021.

High School Musical will be staged at the Shoalhaven Indoor Sports Centre, CambewarraRoad Bomaderry. This venue seats over 700 people, and was the venue where TPAChosted their successful season of Disney’s Moana Jr earlier in the year.

Age Restrictions

Auditionees must be 13 years or older in 2021. Written parental consent is required for allauditionees under the age of 18.

Please be advised that most of the characters in High School Musical depict teenagers.However, due to the style of the show and its vocal demands we anticipate that peopleolder than teenagers will audition, the casting panel will make the call to best paircouples.

Costs Involved

Being cast in High School Musical will involve a production cost of $75 to cover the individualcosts associated with the production such as; TPAC Membership, Insurance, ProductionLiterature and a Cast T Shirt. This is expected to be paid by week 6 of the rehearsal period.

If you are experiencing financial difficulty and wish to participate in High School Musical,please contact the Production Team via email to make payment arrangements.

Rehearsals

Rehearsals are planned to commence Wednesday 14th July 2021. Rehearsals willtake place at TPAC HQ, Shop 4, 73 Meroo Street Bomaderry.

A detailed rehearsal schedule will be published in advance to the successful cast.Please note the rehearsal schedule is subject to change.

The regular rehearsal times are:● Wednesday 6.30pm - 10pm● Saturday 1.30pm - 6pm

Tardiness is not accepted for rehearsals please ensure you can make the scheduled times.NB: rehearsals will run over time closer to production.

All cast will be required to attend all scheduled rehearsals (dates below). Please honestlyand openly discuss any concerns with your availability for these rehearsals with theProduction Team as there may be an alternative option.If required additional rehearsals will be negotiated with the successful cast.

If you anticipate absences during the rehearsal period, please be honest about this on theaudition form.

Production week and performance dates

All rehearsals during production week and shows are mandatory for all cast and crew. This isnot negotiable.

Please consider your availability for rehearsals and the performance season prior toauditioning to avoid disappointment.

Note: All missed rehearsals must be discussed with the Production Team. If you missrehearsals without prior notice and explanation, the Production Team have the right toreconsider your role in the production.

Audition Bookings

Audition bookings are available online from July 1 2021.To book your audition visit www.tpacollective.com.au/hsmfor any enquiries, please email productions@tpacollective.com.au

The Performing Arts Collective is committed to providing an inclusive and transparentaudition process. The Production Team will be blind casting High School Musical andstrongly encourages everyone to audition.

The Production Team understands that you may experience nervousness, anxiety or theself-assumption that you do not have enough ‘experience’ to be cast in High School Musical.

Regardless of prior musical theatre experience, everyone is welcome, and we stronglyencourage all who are interested to come along and audition.

When and how will you find out if you are successful?

We will notify you as soon as possible of the outcome of your audition whether you aresuccessful or unsuccessful. Please ensure that the contact details you provide on youraudition form are correct.

Successful auditionees will be contacted by telephone. Unsuccessful auditionees may benotified of the outcome by email. No feedback will be provided for auditions.

AUDITION FORMAT

Important information regarding auditions: with the current Stay At Home/Lockdowndue to cease for the Wollongong/Shellharbour LGA on 9th July 2021.All auditionees will be required to book an audition time, as per normal. In the event thatthe Health Order is extended, all auditionees must be prepared to submit a videoaudition to the panel. The panel will still make contact with the auditionee viaFacetime/Zoom in the proposed audition time to have the “pre-audition discussion”.

Masks must be worn at all times while at auditions, except for when you are singing.

Audition Groups are booking in one hour sessions. You will be allocated a 15-minuteindividual audition slot in that time and a partake in a group dance audition.(see below for more details).

A photograph will be taken of you and the panel may record your audition. All photographsand recordings will only be used in considering the casting of the show.

Lead Characters: You are required to sing a song from the character you are auditioninge.g. if you are auditioning for Sharpay or Ryan, you may choose to sing ‘Bop to the Top’.

Ensemble: please pick a contemporary song that demonstrates your vocal range andability. This should be a song that you know well and can perform off by heart. A song inthe style of the show (e.g. musical theatre) is encouraged.

Please bring a backing track on a USB to your audition, there should be no vocals onthe track. Please do not sing unaccompanied.

Please be aware that each audition is time limited and therefore we may ask you to stopbefore finishing your entire song – this has nothing to do with the quality of your audition.Please only prepare a maximum of 2:30 of a song.

If you are asked to “cold read” you will read with our team who will work with you to giveyou the best chance to demonstrate your acting range and ability. You might be asked tore-perform the scene in a different way. Please use a standard American accent unlesswe ask you otherwise.

Dance WorkshopThe dance aspect of auditions for High School Musical will require auditionees to learn ashort routine. This MUST be prepared prior to the auditions. A video will be madeavailable to auditionees for this purpose. You may choose to learn either theBEGINNERS CHOREOGRAPHY OR the ADVANCED CHOREOGRAPHY. Duringauditions, you will be required to perform the routine in a small group with otherauditionees.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The choreography will not be taught on the day. It is important thatyou learn the choreography before your audition so that you are comfortable with themovement and give yourself the best chance to showcase your abilities to the auditionpanel.

It is strongly suggested that you learn the ADVANCED CHOREOGRAPHY if you areauditioning for a role in the lead cast.

It is mandatory that you learn the ADVANCED CHOREOGRAPHY if you are auditioningfor a role in the dance ensemble.

High School Musical has a lot of movement and therefore all auditionees will berequired to complete this component to demonstrate your ability.

You can find the choreography demonstration in your confirmation email.

What are we looking for?

High School Musical is an exciting, fun and high energy show and it needs a cast tomatch. We are looking for:

Versatility in acting range, with the ability to play more than one character, includingcharacters of contrasting ages, strong singers, dancers, committed people and those with agood attitude.

The production schedule is as follows, this includes all rehearsals and show week. Pleasenote this is subject to change.

Date Day What Who Time10 July Saturday Auditions11 July Sunday Auditions14 July Wednesday Rehearsal All Cast 6.30pm – 10pm17 July Saturday Rehearsal All Cast 1.30pm – 6pm21July Wednesday Rehearsal All Cast 6.30pm – 10pm24 July Saturday Rehearsal All Cast 1.30pm – 6pm28 July Wednesday Rehearsal All Cast 6.30pm – 10pm31 July Saturday Rehearsal All Cast 1.30pm – 6pm4 August Wednesday Rehearsal All Cast 6.30pm – 10pm7 August Saturday Rehearsal All Cast 1.30pm – 6pm11 August Wednesday Rehearsal All Cast 6.30pm – 10pm14 August Saturday Rehearsal All Cast 1.30pm – 6pm18 August Wednesday Rehearsal All Cast 6.30pm – 10pm21 August Saturday Rehearsal All Cast 1.30pm – 6pm25 August Wednesday Rehearsal All Cast 6.30pm – 10pm28 August Saturday Rehearsal All Cast 1.30pm – 6pm1 Sept Wednesday Rehearsal All Cast 6.30pm – 10pm4 Sept Saturday Rehearsal All Cast 1.30pm – 6pm8 Sept Wednesday Rehearsal All Cast 6.30pm – 10pm11 Sept Saturday Rehearsal All Cast 1.30pm – 6pm15 Sept Wednesday Rehearsal All Cast 6.30pm – 10pm18 Sept Saturday Rehearsal All Cast 1.30pm – 6pm19 Sept Sunday Prod Week All Cast TBA20 Sept Monday Prod Week All Cast TBA21 Sept Tuesday Prod Week All Cast TBA21 Sept Wednesday Prod Week All Cast TBA24 Sept Friday SHOW All Cast TBA25 Sept Saturday AM SHOW All Cast TBA25 Sept Saturday PM SHOW All Cast TBA26 Sept Sunday SHOW All Cast TBA

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

Troy Bolton

The most popular kid at East High, he is the star of the basketball team who yearns to bemore than what people want him to be. Troy discovers his love for music but refuses toadmit it. Athletic, attractive, and a true leader. He becomes smitten with Gabriella.

Gender: Male

Vocal range top: B5

Vocal range bottom: B3

Preferred Audition Song:

Chad Danforth

Troy'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 slowlyunderstanding that there might be more to this world, including his sparring crush on Taylor.

Gender: Male

Vocal range top: B5

Vocal range bottom: A3

Zeke Baylor

A basketball player on the Wildcats Team. Energetic and charismatic. He has two secrets: acrush on Sharpay and a love for baking, which he is happy and relieved to eventually reveal.

Gender: Male

Vocal range top: G5

Vocal range bottom: B3

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 the cost to others.

Gender: Female

Vocal range top: F5

Vocal range bottom: A3

Ryan Evans

Sharpay's fraternal twin and a self-delusional 'star in the making.' He typically feels the bruntof Sharpay's attacks and lives under her shadow. Although he possesses a diva exterior, heyearns to change.

Gender: Male

Vocal range top: B5

Vocal range bottom: B3

Gabriella Montez

The 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: Female

Vocal range top: E5

Vocal range bottom: F3

Taylor Mckessie

The competitive head Brainiac of the school and President of the Science Club. Sheconvinces Gabriella to join the Science Decathlon team. Taylor has a hidden soft spot forChad, which she hides.

Gender: Female

Vocal range top: C5

Vocal range bottom: G3

Jack Scott

The resident P.A. Announcer for the high school. He is shy and insecure in front of the rest ofthe kids, but smooth and confident at the mic. Known as the "Velvet Fog of East High."

Gender: Male

Vocal range top: G5

Vocal range bottom: B3

Kelsi Nielsen

The drama club's rehearsal pianist and student composer extraordinaire who is having hermusical produced at school. Underneath her shy demeanor, Kelsi is an outspokenfirecracker.

Gender: Female

Vocal range top: D5

Vocal range bottom: A3

Ms. Darbus

The kooky, eccentric Drama Club teacher. She has her self-absored moments but is stilldevoted to her students and constantly encourages them. Passionate about the art oftheatre.

Gender: Female

Coach Bolton

The stern basketball coach and Troy's dad. He lost the big game years ago and wants hisson to succeed where he failed. Blinded by his ambition for his son, he is still a good guyand proud father.

Gender: Male

Ensemble:We are looking to cast a versatile cast! We are seeking to have a dedicatedEnsemble/Swing Cast as well as a dedicated Dance Ensemble. We would love someacro talent too, so please let us know on your audition form if you can do that!

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The Performing Arts Collective High School Musical Information Pack 2021