High School Musical 2 - Audition Information

Thank you for your interest in auditioning for this year’s spring musical, High School Musical 2 . Please read ALL of

the information below to prepare yourself for your audition.

Audition Dates:

o You must come to an audition on either Mon. Nov. 2 or Thurs., Nov. 5

Sign up for a specific audition time on the list posted on the red bulletin board located just

outside of the choir room. Auditions will take place from 2-4:30 PM.

o Fri., Nov. 6th 2:00-4:30 PM – CALLBACKS

This audition is only for the people who are asked to attend. A list with first names and last

initials will be posted on Mrs. Rogers’ website Thursday evening. A paper copy of the list

will be hung by the choir room door on Friday morning.

At the callback you will be asked to read lines from the script and possibly sing again. You

will not need to prepare anything extra for the callback.

Callbacks will be held in the auditorium.

o Audition Requirements:

You will sing an excerpt of one song from High School Musical 2 for your initial individual

audition.

All Boys will sing, Bet on It.

Girls may choose between Gotta Go My Own Way and Fabulous.

Sheet music, practice tracks, and accompaniment tracks are all available on Mrs. Rogers’

teacher page. Please go there for more info.

o Required Paperwork:

You must bring the following items to your audition.

Completely filled out and signed permission slip. YOU WILL NOT BE CAST IN THE

SHOW WITHOUT A COMPLETELY FILLED OUT AND SIGNED PERMISSION SLIP!

NO EXCEPTIONS!

Resume – A template has been provided and is attached. You can just fill in the

required fields or type up your own in the same format.

A headshot or recent photo (if you have one) otherwise, we will take your picture

when you come for your audition.

o Things to consider before trying out:

Are you able to commit fully to the rehearsal schedule?

We rehearse Mon.-Thurs. 2:30 – 5PM, beginning December 14th

Dress Rehearsals are mandatory. All cast and stage crew members must attend the

entire dress rehearsal. No leaving early or arriving late.

Dress Rehearsal Dates

Saturday, March 5 – 8AM – 6PM

Monday, March 7 – 2:30 PM – 6PM

Tuesday, March 8 – 6-9PM

Performances are mandatory. All cast and stage crew members are required to attend.

PLEASE FLIP PAGE TO REVIEW PERFORMANCE DATES!!!!!

Performance Dates

Wednesday, Feb. 3 – 2:30 – 9PM – Broadway Cares rehearsal and performance @ CB East

Wednesday, March 9, 7AM – 2:30 PM – Performances for Lenape and incoming 6th graders

Thursday, March 10, 7 PM (call at 6 PM) – Performance

Friday, March 11, 7PM (call at 6PM) – Performance

Saturday, March 12, 2PM (call at 1 PM) & 7 PM (call at 6PM)

o If you are not able to FULLY commit to the rehearsal schedule you should not audition for the show.

Consider applying for a stage crew position instead, which will have a lighter schedule.

o Students who miss three rehearsals risk forfeiture of their role in the show.

o After school rehearsals are from 2:45-5PM. You must be picked up by 5:15PM. Students who are

picked up later than 5:15 PM more than twice WILL forfeit their role in the show.

Please complete and sign the 2

PAGE permission slip that is

attached.

Bring the completed and signed

permission slip to your audition.

DUE: At your audition

“High School Musical 2”

Audition Permission Slip

My son/daughter _________________________ has my permission to participate in the Lenape Middle School production of “High School Musical 2” Please answer the following questions HONESTLY. Knowing about potential conflicts ahead of time helps the director plan an efficient rehearsal schedule.

1. Are you in ski club? Yes_____ No_____

2. Are you in an instrumental musical ensemble? Yes_____ No_____ a. If yes, please indicate rehearsal times below.

3. Do you participate in a winter sport? Yes_____ No____ a. If yes, please indicate the sport, days that you practice, and your coach’s name.

4. Are you involved in peer tutoring (as a tutor, or a student who is being tutored)? Yes_____ No_____

5. Please list ALL other activities that you are involved in and when they meet. Include weekend

activities. (examples include: dance class, music lessons, karate, CCD, Hebrew school, community sports teams, art classes, etc.)

Please initial the statements below. _____ I understand that rehearsals are scheduled for Mon. – Thurs. from 2:30 -5PM. I am FULLY committed to attending those rehearsals. _____ I will attend all three dress rehearsals. (Sat., March 5 – 8AM – 6PM, Mon. , March 7 – 2:30 PM – 6PM,

Tuesday, March 8 – 6-9PM)

_____ I will attend all performances. (Wed, Feb. 3 – 2:30 – 9PM – Broadway Cares @ CB East, Wed., March 9, 7AM

– 2:30 PM – In- School Performance, Thurs., March 10, 7 PM (call at 6 PM) – Performance, Fri., March 11, 7PM (call

at 6PM) – Performance, Sat., March 12, 2PM (call at 1 PM) & 7 PM (call at 6PM))

_____ I also acknowledge that it is the responsibility of the student and his/her family to obtain a ride home from

rehearsals by 5:00pm.

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Signature Page _________________________________ __________ Student Signature Date _________________________________ __________ Parent Signature Date _____________________________________________________________ Parent E-mail and phone number _______________________________________________________________________ Student’s Office 365 E-mail and cell phone number (for emergencies only)

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MUSICAL THEATRE RESUME TEMPLATE – Due at the time of your audition.

Name:

Age: Grade:

Height: Phone #:

Weight: Email:

Vocal Range (or voice part):

Theatre Credits (list school and professional)

Film & Television Credits

Dance Credits

Training (list teachers and or schools):

Voice:

Dance (Jazz, Tap, Ballet, etc.)

Other Skills (skate boarding, gymnastics, juggling, stage combat, dialects, etc.)