Landon & Holton-Arms Middle Schools Present:

Disney’s

High School Musical Jr.

Information Packet

Please find enclosed:

Audition Notice

Important Production Information

Character Breakdown

Permission Form (To be completed & returned at the Audition)

Audition Form (To be completed & returned at the Audition)

Technical Team Application Form (To be completed & handed to Mrs. Gersh by Dec 7th)

Please read everything carefully with a parent/guardian before scheduling your audition

and completing the attached forms.

Questions? Email: karina_gershowitz@landon.net

‘We’re all in this together!’ – High School Musical Jr.

PARENTS AND STUDENTS - PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY:

Production Information for High School Musical Jr.

We encourage all students who are interested in a participating in the Middle School

Musical to audition for the show – whether in a Principal (Solo Singing/Speaking) role or

as part of the ensemble.

Being cast in a principal role in Disney’s High School Musical Jr. is a considerable time

commitment that requires total support from both student and parents. We encourage

families to look closely at their personal schedule and make sure there is adequate time for

homework, athletics, rest, and family time before committing to the musical in a principal

role.

If cast, students are expected to attend every rehearsal their character is called for –

Please Note: some roles require more rehearsals than others!

Not every Student will be called for every rehearsal, principals can expect 2-4 afterschool

rehearsals per week. Students are expected to be collected promptly at the end of

rehearsals. Information can be found on the portal and weekly Landon newsletter.

Rehearsals:

For all students, rehearsals will take place 4-5:30pm (sometimes later but no later than 7pm) in the PAC

auditorium at Landon School.

The full cast will not be called for every rehearsal. A detailed rehearsal schedule will be available on the portal

– please be aware we will try to stick to the published schedule but it is subject to change.

PLEASE DO NOT AUDITION FOR A SPECIFIC ROLE IF YOU CANNOT

ATTEND THE REQUIRED AFTERSCHOOL REHEARSALS LISTED BELOW.

Required Rehearsals: Landon PAC, 4-5:30/7pm (NO later than 7pm)

DECEMBER:

Monday Dec 11th 4:00-5:30pm FULL CAST – First read through of script – scripts/CDs distributed

Tuesday Dec 12th 4:00-5:30pm FULL CAST – Music Rehearsal

Wednesday Dec 13th 4:00-6:00pm FULL CAST – Music Rehearsal

6:00-7:00pm MANDATORY PARENT MEETING FOLLOWING

Thursday Dec 14th 4:00-5:30pm FULL CAST – Music Rehearsal

Monday Dec 18th 4:00-5:30pm FULL CAST – Music Rehearsal

WINTER BREAK – Students expected to work on learning lines/songs

JANUARY:

Thursday Jan 4th 4:00-5:30pm FULL CAST – Music Review/ Scene 9

Monday Jan 8th 4:00-5:30pm FULL CAST – Scenes 16,17,18

Tuesday Jan 9th 4:00-5:30pm Jack Scott, Troy, Gabriella, Ms. Darbus, Ryan, Sharpay, Chad, Zeke,

Taylor – Scenes 2, 3, 5

Wednesday Jan 10th 4:00-5:30pm Ryan, Sharpay, Gabriella, Troy, Zeke, Chad, Taylor – Scenes 8, 10,11,12

Thursday Jan 11th 4:00-5:30pm Jack Scott, Ms. Darbus, Taylor, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan, Troy, Chad,

Coach Bolton, (Detention students) 4-5:30pm– Scene 6

Friday Jan 12th 4:00-5:30pm Coach Bolton, Chad, Zeke, Troy, (Jocks), Ms.Darbus, Gabriella, Kelsi -

Scenes 13, 15

Tuesday Jan 16th 4:00-5:30pm Jack Scott, Kelsi, Ms. Darbus, James, Susan, Cathy, Cyndra, Ryan,

Sharpay, Gabriella, Troy, (Thespians) - Scene 7

Wednesday Jan 17th 4:00-5:30pm Troy, Gabriella, Chad, Taylor, Zeke, Martha, Jason, Kratnoff, (Jocks,

Brainiacs) – Scene 14

Thursday Jan 18th 4:00-5:30pm FULL CAST - Scenes 16/17

Friday Jan 19th 4:00-5:30pm REHEARSAL – TBC – FULL CAST on call – please be available

Saturday Jan 20th 9:00-11:30am: FULL CAST / 12:00-2:00pm PRINCIPALS STAY

9:00-2:00pm: TECH CREW – Carpentry Masterclass

(Lunch provided to those who stay after 11:30am)

Monday Jan 22nd 4:00-5:15pm Coach Bolton, Chad, Zeke, Troy, (Jocks) - no Holton this week

Tuesday Jan 23rd 4:00-5:00pm REHEARSAL – TBC - no Holton this week

Wednesday Jan 24th 4:00-5:00pm REHEARSAL – TBC - no Holton this week

Thursday Jan 25th 4:00-5:00pm REHEARSAL – TBC - no Holton this week

Monday Jan 29th 4:00-5:30pm FULL CAST – Stumble Run: Scenes 1-10

Tuesday Jan 30th 4:00-5:30pm FULL CAST – Stumble Run: Scenes 10-18

Wednesday Jan 31st 4:00-5:30pm FULL CAST – Scene 18 & Curtain Call

FEBRUARY:

Thursday Feb 1st 4:00-5:30pm PRINCIPALS ONLY

Friday Feb 2nd 4:00-5:30pm REHEARSAL - TBC - CAST on call – please be available

Monday Feb 5th 4:00-7:00pm REHEARSAL - TBC - CAST on call – please be available

Tuesday Feb 6th 4:00-7:00pm FULL CAST – Stumble / Tech

Wednesday Feb 7th 4:00-6:00pm FULL CAST – Tech

Thursday Feb 8th 4:00-7:00pm FULL CAST – Run Through

Monday Feb 12th 4:00-7:00pm FULL CAST – Clean up / BAND

Tuesday Feb 13th 4:00-7:00pm FULL CAST – Run Through Costumes/ BAND

Wednesday Feb 14th 4:00-7:00pm FULL CAST – Final Full Dress

Performance Dates:

Thursday February 15th Daytime Performance: 1pm Call – 2:00pm SHOWTIME

Evening Performance: 6pm Call – 7:00pm SHOWTIME Costumes:

After casting is complete - we will be asking parents to assist us by obtaining a few basic costume items

detailed in a costume packet for your child’s assigned character. If you are unable to acquire a particular item,

please do let me know and we will be happy to help.

Costumes –To be sourced by DEADLINE: Friday January 12th 2018

Parent Volunteers:

Please let me know if you would like to volunteer to assist with costumes or support for the musical.

Please see me if you have any questions.

Thank you. We look forward to an exciting production ahead!

~ Mrs. Karina Gershowitz

PERMISSION FORM FOR ROLES IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSICAL – WINTER 2017-18

(Please complete this page and return at the audition)

We have read the audition / production information and understand the time and commitments of performing in

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Jr. I understand that I must attend ALL of the REQUIRED REHEARSALS

FOR THE ROLE I AM CAST IN and that if I cannot attend one or more of them (without prior permission), I

will be RELEASED from my role. If I am cast, I agree to honor all of the requirements expected of me.

_____________________________________ _______________________________

(Student Name, Grade & School) (Student Signature)

_____________________________________ _______________________________

(Date) (Parent Signature)

We will be using email & the portal as a major form of communicating information to students and parents.

Please provide an email address that you are able to check daily.

__________________________________

(Student e-mail address)

__________________________________ ___________________________

(Parent e-mail address) (Parent phone number)

Required Rehearsals: Landon PAC, 4-5:30/7pm DECEMBER:

Monday Dec 11th 4:00-5:30pm FULL CAST – First read through of script

Tuesday Dec 12th 4:00-5:30pm FULL CAST – Music Rehearsal

Wednesday Dec 13th 4:00-6:00pm FULL CAST – Music Rehearsal

6:00-7:00pm MANDATORY PARENT MEETING FOLLOWING

Thursday Dec 14th 4:00-5:30pm FULL CAST – Music Rehearsal

Monday Dec 18th 4:00-5:30pm FULL CAST – Music Rehearsal

JANUARY:

Thursday Jan 4th 4:00-5:30pm FULL CAST – Music Review/ Scene 9

Monday Jan 8th 4:00-5:30pm FULL CAST – Scenes 16,17,18

Tuesday Jan 9th 4:00-5:30pm Jack Scott, Troy, Gabriella, Ms. Darbus, Ryan, Sharpay, Chad, Zeke,

Taylor – Scenes 2, 3, 5

Wednesday Jan 10th 4:00-5:30pm Ryan, Sharpay, Gabriella, Troy, Zeke, Chad, Taylor – Scenes 8, 10,11,12

Thursday Jan 11th 4:00-5:30pm Jack Scott, Ms. Darbus, Taylor, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan, Troy, Chad,

Coach Bolton, (Detention students) 4-5:30pm– Scene 6

Friday Jan 12th 4:00-5:30pm Coach Bolton, Chad, Zeke, Troy, (Jocks), Ms.Darbus, Gabriella, Kelsi -

Scenes 13, 15

Tuesday Jan 16th 4:00-5:30pm Jack Scott, Kelsi, Ms. Darbus, James, Susan, Cathy, Cyndra, Ryan,

Sharpay, Gabriella, Troy, (Thespians) - Scene 7

Wednesday Jan 17th 4:00-5:30pm Troy, Gabriella, Chad, Taylor, Zeke, Martha, Jason, Kratnoff, (Jocks,

Brainiacs) – Scene 14

Thursday Jan 18th 4:00-5:30pm FULL CAST - Scenes 16/17

Friday Jan 19th 4:00-5:30pm REHEARSAL – TBC – FULL CAST on call – please be available

Saturday Jan 20th 9:00-11:30am: FULL CAST / 12:00-2:00pm PRINCIPALS STAY

9:00-2:00pm: TECH CREW – Carpentry Masterclass

(Lunch provided to those who stay after 11:30am)

Monday Jan 22nd 4:00-5:15pm Coach Bolton, Chad, Zeke, Troy, (Jocks) - no Holton this week

Tuesday Jan 23rd 4:00-5:00pm REHEARSAL – TBC - no Holton this week

Wednesday Jan 24th 4:00-5:00pm REHEARSAL – TBC - no Holton this week

Thursday Jan 25th 4:00-5:00pm REHEARSAL – TBC - no Holton this week

Monday Jan 29th 4:00-5:30pm FULL CAST – Stumble Run: Scenes 1-10

Tuesday Jan 30th 4:00-5:30pm FULL CAST – Stumble Run: Scenes 10-18

Wednesday Jan 31st 4:00-5:30pm FULL CAST – Scene 18 & Curtain Call

FEBRUARY:

Thursday Feb 1st 4:00-5:30pm PRINCIPALS ONLY

Friday Feb 2nd 4:00-5:30pm REHEARSAL - TBC - CAST on call – please be available

Monday Feb 5th 4:00-7:00pm REHEARSAL - TBC - CAST on call – please be available

Tuesday Feb 6th 4:00-7:00pm FULL CAST – Stumble / Tech

Wednesday Feb 7th 4:00-6:00pm FULL CAST – Tech

Thursday Feb 8th 4:00-7:00pm FULL CAST – Run Through

Monday Feb 12th 4:00-7:00pm FULL CAST – Clean up / BAND

Tuesday Feb 13th 4:00-7:00pm FULL CAST – Run Through Costumes/ BAND

Wednesday Feb 14th 4:00-7:00pm FULL CAST – Final Full Dress

Performance Dates:

Thursday February 15th Daytime Performance: 1pm Call – 2:00pm SHOWTIME

Evening Performance: 6pm Call – 7:00pm SHOWTIME

Costumes:

After casting is complete - we will be asking parents to assist us by obtaining a few basic costume items

detailed in a costume packet for your child’s assigned character. If you are unable to acquire a particular item,

please do let me know and we will be happy to help.

Costumes –To be sourced by DEADLINE: Friday January 12th 2018

Disney’s High School Musical Jr. ~ Audition Form ~ Please complete the top half of this page fully and bring it with you when you come to audition:

Name:____________________________________________ Grade:_______ School:__________

Character(s) I am Auditioning For:____________________ OR ANY (Circle)

Are there any roles you would NOT wish to be considered for? ______________________________________

Previous Acting/Singing/Dancing Experience or Training:

Please look carefully at the required rehearsals and list all previous commitments and/or conflicts including

SPORTS: (include Landon/Holton related and outside activities, lessons, family commitments, etc).

Please do not write below this line – Thank you.

(Directors Notes)

Voice:

Acting:

Movement:

Roles under consideration:

Character Breakdown – Disney’s High School Musical Jr.

Troy Bolton

Troy Bolton, the most popular kid at East High, is the star of the basketball team who yearns to be more than

what people want him to be. Troy discovers he loves to sing, but is afraid to admit it to his friends. Look for a

solid young actor who can convey the full range of emotions and character traits Troy Bolton embodies:

athletic, independent, sometimes shy, smitten with Gabriella, a true leader. Troy should be a strong singer and

able to sing from his heart in a naïve yet convincing manner. He should also be able to move like a natural

athlete while dancing and singing.

Vocal range top: Bb4

Vocal range bottom: Eb3

Jack Scott

Jack Scott is the nerdy school announcer who trips over his own feet. Think about casting a student who will

make this role his own and can portray a "gift of gab" radio voice. Jack can be quirky in all aspects: looks, dress

and comportment. Seeking a character actor with superior diction and good comic timing.

Chad Danforth

Chad Danforth is a hot-wired jock, second in command to Troy. He is 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. Chad has a couple of solos and large number of acting scenes.

Vocal range top: G4

Vocal range bottom: C3

Ryan Evans

Ryan Evans is Sharpay's fraternal twin and a star in the making. This character loves singing, dancing and lots

of attention. He follows Sharpay's orders, but wants to break free from her shadow. A "triple threat" for this

actor: strong singer, dancer and actor. Everything Ryan does is calculated and executed impeccably.

Vocal range top: F#4

Vocal range bottom: F#3

Zeke Baylor

Zeke Baylor is a basketball player on the Wildcats Team. He has two secrets: a crush on Sharpay and a love for

baking! Zeke and Chad are the most prominent of Troy's friends. Zeke has solos.

Vocal range top: G4

Vocal range bottom: G3

Coach Bolton

Coach Bolton is the stern basketball coach and Troy's dad. He lost the big game years ago and wants a second

chance through his son. Casting an actor that can handle the demands of acting older than almost everyone else

in the show. Coach Bolton is primarily an acting role.

Gabriella Montez

Gabriella Montez is the new girl in school. Gabriella is intelligent and shy. She possesses a fantastic voice when

she sings with Troy. Look for an actor who can take positive risks with both acting and singing.

Vocal range top: C#5 / Vocal range bottom: A3

Taylor Mckessie

Taylor McKessie, the head Brainiac of the school, is the president of the Science Club. She wants Gabriella to

join the Science Decathlon team so they can finally win the competition. Taylor has a hidden soft spot for Chad,

which might be why she is always making fun of him. Casting an actor that can portray Taylor's assertiveness

as well as sing a solid solo.

Vocal range top: C5

Vocal range bottom: G3

Sharpay Evans

Sharpay Evans is the egocentric star of the school musicals. She is Ryan's older twin (and the alpha dog of the

two) and has a mad crush on Troy. Sharpay has never met a mirror she didn't like. Casting someone who can

portray a diva and has solid acting chops and strong singing and dancing skills. Sharpay knows how to work a

crowd.

Vocal range top: D5

Vocal range bottom: A3

Martha Cox

Martha Cox is a proud member of the Science Club and is brainy with a secret love of dancing. She has a fun-

loving sidekicky personality and becomes an adoring devotee of Gabriella. Cast an actor who is kind and funny.

The role has important featured solos but the voice quality is not as important as the character. If you have a

student that can show off some crazy brake dancing moves, bravo! Brava!

Vocal range top: Bb4

Vocal range bottom: G3

Kelsi Nielsen

Kelsi Nielsen is a thespian rehearsal pianist and student composer extraordinaire. Underneath her shy demeanor,

Kelsi has no tolerance for people (read: Sharpay) who use their talent only to be number one. Casting an actor

who can play the underdog but has the intelligence and ability to shoot the "zingers" at Sharpay with timing and

accuracy. Must be coached to look like a pianist as she continually accompanies onstage. Kelsi has a small solo

in "We're All in This Together.

Vocal range top: Bb4

Vocal range bottom: D4

Ms. Darbus

Ms. Darbus is the eccentric drama teacher. Passionate and disciplined, she is always trying to expose students to

the enrichment and fun of theatre. Casting an actor who knows how to milk every word, phrase and gesture for

this role, must make their eccentricities appear second nature. Ms. Darbus's acting skills and timing should be

topnotch; her singing voice is secondary as she has no solos. Ms. Darbus exudes wacky, yet it doesn't detract

from her true love of theatre and her students.

Ensemble

The Ensemble makes up all the other characters who populate East High School: Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians,

Skater Dudes, Cheerleaders, Ms. Tenny, Science Decathlon Moderator, etc., with a few featured solo parts

further described below. The ensemble is present throughout the show and provides the vocal power for the

group numbers. These roles vary in size and in vocal, acting and dance requirements.

Ripper

Ripper is a cool skater dude who is, lo and behold, a cello player! Casting a student who can sell this fun

"double personality" with one short but sweet air cello solo!

Vocal range top: G#4

Vocal range bottom: G#3

James

In the big Audition scene, James is the auditionee who sings so badly off key it would scare anyone! Casting a

person who can confidently sound bad& this can be a challenge for a good musician.

Vocal range top: C#4

Vocal range bottom: A3

Susan

Susan is the "pop star wanna be" audition candidate. Casting someone who is not afraid to go over-the-top with

this short yet humorous part.

Vocal range top: A4

Vocal range bottom: F4

Cathy

Cathy is the auditionee who can belt! Casting a student that can fill the auditorium with her voice. It doesn't

need to be pretty!

Vocal range top: E5

Vocal range bottom: G4

Cyndra

Cyndra is the final auditionee and she sounds like an opera audition.

Vocal range top: F5

Vocal range bottom: Ab4

Disney’s High School Musical Jr: Winter 2017-18 TECH CREW APPLICATION Complete thoroughly and thoughtfully and return to the folder outside Mrs. Gersh’s office on the bulletin board

(opposite BAND ROOM), by December 7th. Alternatively scan and email to Karina_gershowitz@landon.net

Name: _________________________________________________________________________________

Phone: H _____________________________________ C _______________________________________

Email: __________________________________________________________________________

Grade: _________________________________ School: ______________________________

Roles will be assigned based upon an assessment of a student’s ability, reliability & availability.

Why do you want to be part of the tech team for the winter musical?

__________________________________________________________________________________________

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Share any prior technical theatre experience you may have here:

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Technical Support Areas

Please number your top 3 areas of tech support that you are interested in being involved with in order of

preference (1 - 1st choice, 1 - 2nd choice, 3 - 3rd choice):

_____Stage Management _____ Stage Crew _____Costumes _____Make-Up/Hair

_____Lighting _____ Sound _____ House Management

_____ Set Construction _____ Set Painting _____ Props

Is there a specific job you would LIKE to be considered for?

___________________________________________________________________________

Are there any specific jobs you would NOT like to be considered for?

________________________________________________________________________

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Tech Crew are expected to attend the following rehearsals/performances – do you have any conflicts?

_______________________________________________________________________________________

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Required Rehearsals: Landon PAC, 4-5:30/7pm (NO later than 7pm)

DECEMBER:

Monday Dec 11th 4:00-5:30pm FULL CAST/CREW – First read through – scripts/CDs distributed

Wednesday Dec 13th 4:00-6:00pm FULL CAST/CREW – Tech Meeting

6:00-7:00pm MANDATORY PARENT MEETING FOLLOWING

WINTER BREAK – Students expected to work on becoming familiar with the script/songs JANUARY:

Thursday Jan 4th 4:00-5:30pm FULL CAST/CREW – Music Review/ Scene 9

Monday Jan 8th 4:00-5:30pm FULL CAST/CREW – Scenes 16,17,18

Thursday Jan 18th 4:00-5:30pm FULL CAST/CREW - Scenes 16/17

Friday Jan 19th 4:00-5:30pm REHEARSAL – TBC – FULL CAST/CREW on call – please be available

Saturday Jan 20th 9:00-11:30am: FULL CAST/CREW

9:00-2:00pm: TECH CREW – Carpentry Masterclass (Lunch provided)

Monday Jan 29th 4:00-5:30pm FULL CAST/CREW – Stumble Run: Scenes 1-10

Tuesday Jan 30th 4:00-5:30pm FULL CAST/CREW – Stumble Run: Scenes 10-18

Wednesday Jan 31st 4:00-5:30pm FULL CAST/CREW – Scene 18 & Curtain Call

FEBRUARY:

Friday Feb 2nd 4:00-5:30pm REHEARSAL - TBC – CAST/CREW on call – please be available

Monday Feb 5th 4:00-7:00pm REHEARSAL - TBC – CAST/CREW on call – please be available

Tuesday Feb 6th 4:00-7:00pm FULL CAST/CREW – Stumble / Tech

Wednesday Feb 7th 4:00-6:00pm FULL CAST/CREW – Tech

Thursday Feb 8th 4:00-7:00pm FULL CAST/CREW – Run Through

Monday Feb 12th 4:00-7:00pm FULL CAST/CREW – Clean up / BAND

Tuesday Feb 13th 4:00-7:00pm FULL CAST/CREW – Run Through Costumes/ BAND

Wednesday Feb 14th 4:00-7:00pm FULL CAST/CREW – Final Full Dress

Performance Dates:

Thursday February 15th Daytime Performance: 1pm Call – 2:00pm SHOWTIME

Evening Performance: 6pm Call – 7:00pm SHOWTIME

Is there anything else we should know about you? (physical injuries, lots of absences from school, brilliant ideas, learning issues, health

issues, special credentials)

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________

Thanks! Don’t forget to Complete and return to the folder outside Mrs. Gersh’s office on the bulletin board

(opposite the BAND ROOM), by December 7th. Alternatively scan and email to Karina_gershowitz@landon.net

The Cast & Crew list will be posted by December 8th.