HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
ADULT CAST
One-Act Version
These auditions are for our community theater production of High School Musical, One Act Version. There is no charge to be in the show but there is also no pay for the performers. Not everyone that auditions will be cast in a role. If you are looking for an educational performance experience for a child or teen, you might be more interested in our camp production. The camp production is for kids and teens ages 8+ and everyone that signs up will be cast in a role. Since our camps are educational experiences taught by professional performers, there is a charge to participate. For emore information about our camps, please visit our CAMP WEBSITE.
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PRODUCTION STAFF
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Director: Jeanette Airen
Assistant Director: TBA
Choreographer: TBA
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PLOT​
Disney Channel's smash hit movie musical comes to life on stage in Disney's High School Musical! Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of first love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extra curricular activities.
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It's the first day after winter break at East High. The Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes find their cliques, recount their vacations and look forward to the new year. Basketball team captain and resident jock, Troy, discovers that the brainy Gabriella, a girl he met singing karaoke on his ski trip, has just enrolled at East High. They cause an upheaval when they decide to audition for the high school musical, led by Ms. Darbus. Although many students resent the threat posed to the "status quo," Troy and Gabriella's alliance might just open the door for others to shine as well.
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Disney's High School Musical is fun for the whole family.
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CHARACTERS
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Roles can be played by actors ages 16+. For our kids and teen production of High School Musical, visit our summer camp website.
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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. Athletic, attractive, and a true leader. He becomes smitten with Gabriella.
Gender: Male
Age: 14 to 18
Vocal range top: B5
Vocal range bottom: B3
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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 slowly understanding that there might be more to this world, including his sparring crush on Taylor.
Gender: Male
Age: 14 to 18
Vocal range top: B5
Vocal range bottom: A3
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Zeke Baylor
A 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: Male
Age: 14 to 18
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: B3
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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
Age: 14 to 18
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: A3
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Ryan Evans
Sharpay'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: Male
Age: 14 to 18
Vocal range top: B5
Vocal range bottom: B3
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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
Age: 14 to 18
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: F3
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Taylor Mckessie
The 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: Female
Age: 14 to 18
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: G3
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Jack Scott
The 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: Male
Age: 14 to 18
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: B3
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Kelsi Nielsen
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.
Gender: Female
Age: 14 to 18
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: A3
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Ms. Darbus
The 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: Female
Age: 35 to 55
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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.
Gender: Male
Age: 40 to 45
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Other Wildcat Students
Cheerleaders, Jocks, Nerds, Thespians, Brainiacs, Performance Arts Kids, Skater Dudes
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Ensemble
Jocks, Thespians, Skaters, Cheerleaders, Party Kids, Adults, Brainiacs, Spectators
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REHEARSAL DATES
June 16-July 10, 2025
The rehearsal schedule will be created based on the scheduling conflicts of the cast members. Please be up front about your schedule when auditioning.
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TECH WEEK: July 5-10
All Tech Rehearsals are mandatory.
PERFORMANCE DATES
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July 12, 18, 19 @ 7pm
July 13 & 20 @ 2pm
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All performances are mandatory​
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AUDITION INFO
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NOW ACCEPTING VIDEO SUBMISSIONS
This is an "open call" audition. Non-Equity.
There is NO-PAY.
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Submit videos to jeanetteairenstudio@gmail.com
Submissions accepted now until June 8, 2025
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CALL BACKS by invitation only
Tuesday, June 10th 6:30-10:00pm
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LOCATION
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Jeanette Airen Performing Arts Studio Studio
1459 Thousand Oaks Blvd Unit C1
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
Video Submission Requirements for HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Auditions
1. Introduction
• Begin with your name and the role(s) you are auditioning for.
2. Song
• Submit a 30-second song showing your range in the style of the character you wish to audition for. You may sing a song from the show.
3. Monologue
• Submit a 30-second monologue in the style of the character you wish to audition for.
3. Submission Instructions
• Send your video as a link (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
• Include your name and the role(s) you’re auditioning for in your email.
• When emailing make sure to attach your resume and headshot.
• Ensure to list any and all rehearsal conflicts. No additional conflicts will be accepted after casting, and no conflicts will be accepted for tech rehearsals or performance dates. Please just be upfront with us, and we will afford you the same courtesy.
• Submit your video to jeanetteairenstudio@gmail.com by Sunday, June 8th.
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Post-audition feedback will not be given.