Auditions
Announcing our orientation night and auditions for High School Musical!
For audition resources including our info pack and dance audition video, please go to our Audition Resources page.
Important dates
Orientation
Monday 5th November, 7:45pm
Auditions
Monday 12th November, 7:45pm – 10pm
Thursday 15th November, 7:45pm – 10pm
Sunday 18th November, 10am – 1pm
Callbacks
Sunday 18th November
Rehearsals
Thursday 22nd November – Thursday 13th December
Thursday 3rd January – Thursday 15th March
Bump In
Saturday 16th March
Dress Rehearsals
Sunday 17th March *all day*
Monday 18th March
Tuesday 19th March
Wednesday 20st March
Shows
Friday 22rd March, 8pm
Saturday 23rd March, 2pm & 8pm
Sunday 24th March, 2pm
Thursday 28th March, 8pm
Friday 29th March, 8pm
Saturday 30th March, 2pm & 8pm
Sunday 31st March
Bump Out & cast party
Sunday 31st March
Audition requirements
Auditions will be in 15 minute slots, with 4 private auditions per slot. Each auditionee will be required to perform a musical theatre song of their own choosing. Please bring a backing track (a speaker will be provided), or you can accompany yourself if you play guitar/keyboard/ukulele etc. Please note, there will be no reading for auditions, however if you are required for a call back we will ask you to read.
All who audition will be required to attend the general dance call. These will take place at 11:15am on Sunday, and 8:45pm Monday & Thursday. Please attend the dance call closest to your audition time. Two videos are available on our website which you will perform at this time. Please familiarise yourself with the dance, you can choose to perform either one. Not to worry, you will be in a group and we will keep it fairly simple. We will also go over the dance on the day. Come dressed to move. Please wear appropriate footwear. If you can perform any trick such as tumbling, flips, juggling, etc., please let us know as we may look to incorporate some of your talents into the show. This part of the audition is to see how well you move, so don’t worry, just do your best. High School Musical is a very upbeat show so it will give you an idea of what to expect if you are cast.
Auditions will be conducted in a ‘closed’ panel format consisting of Director, Assistant Director, Musical Director, Choreographer, Committee representative and outsider. Please download the audition form, fill in and bring with you to auditions along with a recent headshot (Does not have to be professional)
Audition times can be booked at orientation or after orientation by emailing info@shiremusictheatre.org.au
If we require callbacks, you will be notified. All auditionees will be contacted directly by the Production Team by email following auditions. SMT’s Website and Facebook page will also be updated with the casting results as soon as the full cast is confirmed. If you have further questions please don’t hesitate to contact Jamie (director) at info@shiremusictheatre.org.au
Character Breakdown
The Jocks
· Troy Bolton - Captain of the Basketball team, met Gabriella over winter break. Lead male. 16-19
· Chad Danforth - Basketball team member, Troy's best friend. 16-19
· Zeke Baylor - Basketball team member with a passion for baking. Solo in "Status Quo". 16-19
The Brainiacs
· Gabriella Montez - The "New Girl" to East High School, met Troy over winter break. Lead female. 16-19
· Taylor McKessie - Head of the Brainiacs. She convinces Gabriella to try out for the Mathelites. 16-19
· Martha Cox - Brainiac, who has a passion for hip-hop. Solo in "Status Quo." 16-19
· Kratnoff- Brainiac, a complete know-it-all.
The Thespians
For ticket information, please head over to our 'Buy Tickets' page.
Important dates
Orientation
Monday 5th November, 7:45pm
Auditions
Monday 12th November, 7:45pm – 10pm
Thursday 15th November, 7:45pm – 10pm
Sunday 18th November, 10am – 1pm
Callbacks
Sunday 18th November
Rehearsals
Thursday 22nd November – Thursday 13th December
Thursday 3rd January – Thursday 15th March
Bump In
Saturday 16th March
Dress Rehearsals
Sunday 17th March *all day*
Monday 18th March
Tuesday 19th March
Wednesday 20st March
Shows
Friday 22rd March, 8pm
Saturday 23rd March, 2pm & 8pm
Sunday 24th March, 2pm
Thursday 28th March, 8pm
Friday 29th March, 8pm
Saturday 30th March, 2pm & 8pm
Sunday 31st March
Bump Out & cast party
Sunday 31st March
Audition requirements
Auditions will be in 15 minute slots, with 4 private auditions per slot. Each auditionee will be required to perform a musical theatre song of their own choosing. Please bring a backing track (a speaker will be provided), or you can accompany yourself if you play guitar/keyboard/ukulele etc. Please note, there will be no reading for auditions, however if you are required for a call back we will ask you to read.
All who audition will be required to attend the general dance call. These will take place at 11:15am on Sunday, and 8:45pm Monday & Thursday. Please attend the dance call closest to your audition time. Two videos are available on our website which you will perform at this time. Please familiarise yourself with the dance, you can choose to perform either one. Not to worry, you will be in a group and we will keep it fairly simple. We will also go over the dance on the day. Come dressed to move. Please wear appropriate footwear. If you can perform any trick such as tumbling, flips, juggling, etc., please let us know as we may look to incorporate some of your talents into the show. This part of the audition is to see how well you move, so don’t worry, just do your best. High School Musical is a very upbeat show so it will give you an idea of what to expect if you are cast.
Auditions will be conducted in a ‘closed’ panel format consisting of Director, Assistant Director, Musical Director, Choreographer, Committee representative and outsider. Please download the audition form, fill in and bring with you to auditions along with a recent headshot (Does not have to be professional)
Audition times can be booked at orientation or after orientation by emailing info@shiremusictheatre.org.au
If we require callbacks, you will be notified. All auditionees will be contacted directly by the Production Team by email following auditions. SMT’s Website and Facebook page will also be updated with the casting results as soon as the full cast is confirmed. If you have further questions please don’t hesitate to contact Jamie (director) at info@shiremusictheatre.org.au
Character Breakdown
The Jocks
· Troy Bolton - Captain of the Basketball team, met Gabriella over winter break. Lead male. 16-19
· Chad Danforth - Basketball team member, Troy's best friend. 16-19
· Zeke Baylor - Basketball team member with a passion for baking. Solo in "Status Quo". 16-19
The Brainiacs
· Gabriella Montez - The "New Girl" to East High School, met Troy over winter break. Lead female. 16-19
· Taylor McKessie - Head of the Brainiacs. She convinces Gabriella to try out for the Mathelites. 16-19
· Martha Cox - Brainiac, who has a passion for hip-hop. Solo in "Status Quo." 16-19
· Kratnoff- Brainiac, a complete know-it-all.
The Thespians
- Sharpay Evans - Lead in every school musical since kindergarten. President of the drama club. And most popular student. Shows interest in Troy and hates Gabriella. 16-19
- Ryan Evans - Sharpay's brother. Performs with Sharpay in musicals. Vice president of the drama club. 16-19
- Kelsi Neilsen - Pianist for the drama club. Composer of the winter musical. 15-19
- Ripper - Head of the skater dudes. Passion for the cello. Solo in "Status Quo." 15-19
- Mongo - Skater dude. Rippers's "sidekick." 15-19
- Jack Scott - News announcer at East High. Also known as "The Velvet Fog of East High". 15-19
- Cheerleaders, Jocks, Braniacs, Skater dudes, Goths, Hipsters, Sevvies, etc – all ages
- Ms. Darbus - Drama Teacher. Dislikes the Jocks and Coach Bolton.
- Coach Bolton - Gym Teacher, Troy's father and coach of the basketball team.
- Ms Tenny- The chemistry teacher.
For ticket information, please head over to our 'Buy Tickets' page.
