Perry Meridian Schools Musical Theater Production – Fall · PDF file · 2016-08-02Fall Musical Packet 2016 Dear Parents and Students, August 1, 2016 Thank you for your interest

PERRY TOWNSHIP

Perry Meridian Schools

Musical Theater Production –

Fall 2016 Information Packet

For students interested in working in the technical crew or cast

Fall Musical Packet 2016

Dear Parents and Students, August 1, 2016

Thank you for your interest in the fifth collaborative musical theater production for Perry Meridian High

School, Middle School, and Academy students. This year, we will be performing the musical Disney’s High

School Musical (One Act Version). The application at the end of this packet is due to Miss Walsh in PMHS

Choir Room 5C or the PMMS / PMA front offices by Friday, August 12 for students auditioning and

students applying to work on the technical crew.

Auditions for middle school and sixth grade students will occur on Monday, August 15 from 2:45-5:30

p.m. at the Perry Meridian Sixth Grade Academy in the Orchestra Room. Auditions for high school students

will occur on Tuesday, August 16 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. in the PMHS Choir Room. Some students may also be

invited to attend the callback audition on Thursday, August 18 from 2:45-5:30. The cast and technical crew

list will be posted on the musical website www.perrymusicals.com on Friday, August 19. Please be aware that

only a select number of students will be chosen to participate in the production. If your child is not

selected, this does not mean that he/she had a poor audition or is not talented. There are simply a limited

number of available spots in the cast. Detailed information about the audition procedure is explained in this

packet. Once the cast is announced there will be an informational, mandatory meeting for parents and

students on Thursday, September 8 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium at Perry Meridian High School.

Before submitting the application, make sure that you are aware of the large commitment involved in

participating in this production. The rehearsals occur all weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. for the entire

duration of Fall Break, except for the first Monday (Columbus Day. The three performances will occur

on Saturday, October 22 at 7 p.m., Sunday, October 23 at 2:30 p.m. and Monday, October 24 at 7 p.m.

Performances cost $5 for children and seniors and $8 for adults. Since there are only two weeks to prepare this

show, students must attend all of their scheduled rehearsals. However, during the first week, not all students

will be called to attend all hours of rehearsal each day. A student’s individual rehearsal schedule is based on the

role that he or she is playing in the production. There will be very few, if any, excused absences from these

rehearsals and all conflicts must be written on the audition form. An unexcused absence from a rehearsal may

result in removal from the show. Additionally, students and parents are responsible for their own transportation

to and from rehearsals and performances. Although the rehearsals for this musical occur over Fall Break,

students must still comply with standard school policies for behavior. Failure to behave in an appropriate

manner during the rehearsal and production period will result in removal from the show.

While there is no cost to participate in the musical, cast members will have to purchase some costume and

makeup items and may have to provide prop pieces. Detailed information will be given at the parent meeting.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. All information in this packet is also available

on the Perry Meridian High School Choirs and Musicals website: www.perrymusicals.com. I look forward to

seeing your child on audition day!

Miss Melissa Walsh

Director of Choirs and Musical Theater Productions

Perry Meridian High School

317-789-4595

[email protected]

http://www.perrymusicals.com/


mailto:[email protected]


Audition Procedure for

Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL

(One Act Version)

The auditions for Disney’s High School Musical will occur on the following dates:

- Monday, August 15 from 2:45-5:30 p.m. for PMA and PMMS students at the PMA Orchestra Room

- Tuesday, August 16 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. for PMHS students in the PMHS Choir Room

- Thursday, August 18 from 2:45-5:30 only for students invited to the Callback audition in the PMA

Orchestra Room

Parents are not permitted to sit in on auditions. You are responsible for transportation from the audition. The

initial audition will include three portions:

1. SINGING AUDITION –All students auditioning for High School Musical will individually sing an

excerpt from the musical with provided accompaniment. You must perform from memory. You will

be singing in front of one another and you may also be asked to sing in small groups, in addition to

your solo. There are four song options from which you may select your audition excerpt. The music

for these excerpts is attached and audio samples may be heard by going to the Perry Meridian High

School Choir website (www.perrymusicals.com) and selecting the tab labeled “Fall musical.” For

excerpts that include a solo in an uncomfortable range, you may choose to sing in a different octave.

If characters change within your excerpt you should sing all of the solos.

Song Audition Options:

“Counting On You”

“Start of Something New”

“We’re All in This Together”

“When There Was Me and You”

2. ACTING AUDITION – All students will prepare and perform from memory a short monologue

from the show. Select one of the monologues on the next page to memorize.

3. DANCE AUDITION – At the audition, you will be taught a short dance routine and will perform it

in small groups.

The final cast list will be posted outside of the PMHS Choir Room and on the

musical website www.perrymusicals.com on the afternoon of Friday, August 19.




“Counting On You” (Sing all solos and groups)

“Start of Something New” (Sing both solos)


“We’re All in This Together” (Sing Group 1 and both solos)


“When There Was Me and You”


AUDITION MONOLOGUE OPTIONS

GABRIELLA

I know what you mean. At my other schools, I was always the freaky math girl. I hated it. Remember

how fun kindergarten was? You’d meet somebody and ten minutes later you were best friends, sharing

secrets, having fun. (pause) So you really want to do the callbacks?

SHARPAY

Is this some kind of sick joke? They didn’t even audition! Someone’s got to tell the new girl the rules.

Rule Number One: Pick the right clique. Two: Act like your clique. Three: Dress for your clique. Four:

Know where your clique clicks. And Rule Number Five: Stick to the status quo!

TAYLOR

You’re a genius! Look, our Science Decathlon team has a big regional match on Friday. We’ve never

won it before, but with you on our side, we might stand a chance. Promise you’ll think about it? We’d

love to have you on the team. We meet almost every day after school.

JACK / JACKIE SCOTT

Yo, welcome back all you crazy Wildcats. This is Jack Scott, the Velvet Fog of East High with the

Homeroom 411 bringing you the morning announcements: The Science Decathlon finals are coming up

this Friday, so see Taylor “Learning Curve” McKessie for more skinny on the hooey. All for now,

Peeps.

ZEKE

Dude, you are so totally awesome! If you can come out in the open about singing, then I can tell my

secret too. I love to bake. Scones, strudel, even apple pandowdy. Someday I dream of making the

perfect crème brulee.

COACH BOLTON

Darbus the Deranged just chewed my head off because she thinks you’re plotting something about her

auditions. In case you’ve forgotten, you have the biggest game of your life coming up in two days.

Without you completely focused, we won’t win. Championship games don’t come along every day.

They’re something special.

MS. DARBUS

Well, once again, they forgot to announce the auditions for the winter musical, Juliet and Romeo,

written by our very own Kelsi Neilson. It’s a delicious adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy of

star-crossed lovers…with three – count ‘em, three – tap numbers… and a brand new happy ending!

(noticing Chad whispering) Mr. Danforth! This is a place of learning, not a football court!


Technical Crew Positions

Assistant to the Director: The assistant to the director is responsible for taking attendance at rehearsals, contacting cast or

crew members who are late or absent, and maintaining other rehearsal records. This position requires good organizational

skills, diligence, and constant attentiveness. The assistant to the director must attend all rehearsals.

Stage Manager: The stage manager is responsible for the backstage operations of the show, including scene changes and

actors’ cues, and is in charge of the assistant stage managers and running crew. The stage manager will lead, organize,

inform, and rehearse with the crew to create smooth set transitions. He/she must be attentive and organized, have

excellent communication skills, and be a firm leader. Only applicants who have previous experience in a technical role

will be considered for this position. The stage manager must attend all rehearsals.

Assistant Stage Manager: The assistant stage manager reports to the stage manager and is also responsible for the

backstage operations of the show, including scene changes and actors’ cues. This role is often considered a training

position for future stage managers. Prior technical experience is preferred, though not necessary, and strong leadership

and communication skills are mandatory. The assistant stage manager must attend most Week 1 rehearsals, the Saturday

October 17 running crew rehearsal, and all Week 2 rehearsals.

Running Crew: The running crew reports to the stage manager and assistant stage managers. This team will be

responsible for executing all scene changes of the show. Running crew members do not need prior technical experience.

They do not need to attend any Week 1 rehearsals, except for Saturday, October 17. They must attend all Week 2

rehearsals.

Publicity Assistant: The Publicity Assistant takes pictures and records videos of rehearsals and helps with advertising the

show by making commercial videos, flyers, and social media posts. The Publicity Assistant should attend most rehearsal

both weeks.

Lighting Technician: The lighting technician runs the light board for rehearsals and performances. During a performance,

the lightning technician spends much time waiting, and must not be easily distracted, but be prepared to act at the

appropriate moment. This job does not require knowledge about the lighting board, but does require exceptional

concentration, attentiveness to detail, and consistency. Training will be provided and no previous technical experience is

required. The lighting technician must attend most Week 2 rehearsals.

Sound Technicians: There will be two or three sound technicians who will run the sound board for the rehearsals and

performances. Primarily, the sound technicians will control the microphones for the stage performers. This job requires

exceptional attentiveness. Previous sound technician experience is strongly preferred. Sound technicians must attend

most Week 2 rehearsals.

Costume Team: The costume team is responsible for organizing, setting, and the general maintenance of the costumes.

Sewing skills are preferred for this position, in addition to being organized and attentive to detail. The costume team must

meet periodically with the director prior to rehearsals and must attend most Week 2 rehearsals.

Hair and Makeup Assistant: The hair and makeup assistant is responsible for helping the actors with their hair and makeup

and observing and analyzing the quality of these matters in rehearsals. He/she should have some experience in hair and

makeup work and be attentive to detail. The hair and makeup assistant must attend some Week 2 rehearsals.

Prop Master: The prop master is responsible for organizing, preparing, setting, and the general maintenance of the props.

He/she must be responsible, organized, and attentive. The prop master must meet periodically with the director prior to

rehearsals and must attend most Week 2 rehearsals.

House Managers: The house managers are responsible for meeting the needs of the audience and ushers. They also assist

with opening the house for each performance and deal with any concerns that arise during the performances. They must

demonstrate strong social skills and maturity. House managers must attend the final dress rehearsals and all performances.



(One Act Version)

General Calendar

(A detailed rehearsal schedule will be distributed at the parent meeting after the show is cast.)

DATE TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION

Friday, Aug. 12 N/A Audition forms due --

Monday, Aug. 15 2:45-5:30 p.m. Middle School/6th Grade Auditions PMA Orch

Tuesday, Aug. 16 6:30-9:00 p.m. High School Auditions PMHS Choir

Thursday, Aug. 18 2:45-5:30 p.m. Call-back auditions by invitation PMA Orch

Friday, Aug. 19 N/A Cast announced: www.perrymusicals.com --

Thursday, Sept. 8 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mandatory meeting -- receive scripts &

detailed rehearsal schedule

PMHS Aud.

Tuesday, Oct. 11 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Rehearsal for select lead roles only PMHS

Wednesday, Oct. 12 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Rehearsal PMHS

Thursday, Oct. 13 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Rehearsal PMHS

Friday, Oct. 14 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Rehearsal PMHS

Saturday, Oct 15 1:00 9.m. – 5:00 p.m. Running crew rehearsal PMHS

Monday, Oct. 17 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Rehearsal – OFF BOOK, Tech Crew

observes

PMHS

Tuesday, Oct. 18 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Rehearsal – Add Running Crew PMHS

Wednesday, Oct. 19 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Dress Rehearsals – Add Sound and Lights PMHS

Thursday, Oct. 20 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Dress Rehearsals PMHS

Friday, Oct. 21 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Dress Rehearsals PMHS

Saturday, Oct. 22 5:30 p.m. – Call time

7:00 p.m. – Showtime

Performance PMHS Aud

Sunday, Oct. 23 1:00 p.m. – Call time



Monday, Oct. 24 5:30 p.m. – Call time





(One Act Version)

Characters (In order of appearance)

Chad Danforth – Troy’s best friend and fellow basketball player. Vocal range: C3 - G4

Troy Bolton – popular student at East High and captain of the basketball team. Vocal range: Eb3- Bb4

Zeke Baylor – basketball player who secretly loves to bake and has a crush on Sharpay. Vocal range: G3 - G4

Sharpay Evans – Ryan’s twin sister, an egocentric diva. Vocal range: A3-D5

Gabriella Montez – smart new girl at East High; wants to explore performing. Vocal range: A3-C#5

Taylor Mckessie – assertive president of the Science Club, she befriends Gabriella. Vocal range: G3-C5

Jack (or Jackie) Scott – energetic and comedic school announcer. Speaking role only.

Ms. Darbus – passionate eccentric drama teacher. Speaking role only.

Ms. Tenny – Math teacher. Speaking role only.

Ryan Evans – Sharpay’s twin brother who has star qualities but stands in her shadow. Vocal range: F#3 - F#4

Coach Bolton – Troy’s dad and stern basketball coach; frequently at odds with Ms. Darbus. Speaking role only

James – auditionee who sings out of tune. Vocal range: A3-C#4

Susan – auditionee who sings like a “pop star wannabe.” Vocal range: F4-A4

Cyndra – auditionee who has an operatic voice. Ab4-F5

Kelsi Nielsen – pianist and composer of the school musical; somewhat shy and insecure. Vocal range: D4-Bb4

Martha Cox – member of the science club who secretly loves to break dance. Vocal range: G3-Bb4

Ripper – skater dude who secretly plays the cello. Vocal range: G#3-G34

Ensemble: Cheerleaders, Basketball players, Brainiacs, Skaters, Thespians, Teachers



(One Act Version)

Song List

Wildcat Cheer – Company

Start of Something New – Troy, Gabriella, Company

Get’cha Head in the Game – Troy, Jocks

Auditions (Bop to the Top) – Thespians, Ms. Darbus

What I’ve Been Looking For – Ryan, Sharpay

What I’ve Been Looking For (Reprise) – Troy, Gabriella

Stick to the Status Quo – Zeke, Martha, Ripper, Troy, Gabriella, Company

Counting On You – Jocks, Brainiacs

When There Was Me and You – Gabriella, Troy

We’re All in This Together – Chad, Taylor, Kelsi, Jocks, Brainiacs

Bop to the Top – Sharpay, Ryan, Brainiacs, Jocks

Breaking Free – Troy, Gabriella, Company

We’re All in This Together (Reprise) – Company

Curtain Call Megamix - Company



Synopsis

On the front steps of East High, it's the first day after winter break ("Wildcat Cheer"). The Jocks,

Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes find their cliques. Basketball team captain Troy and new

student Gabriella each recount meeting the other while singing Karaoke on vacation, and the rest of the

students express their excitement in the new year ("Start of Something New"). In Ms. Darbus'

homeroom, Troy discovers that Gabriella has just enrolled at East High. When he calls her, the

eccentric drama teacher quickly confiscates all cell phones and assigns detention. Between classes,

Gabriella and Troy look at the audition sign-up for the school musical, but the drama diva, Sharpay,

discourages them. At basketball practice, Troy tries to shake his desire to sing at the urging of his best

friend, Chad ("Get'cha Head in the Game"). Taylor, the science club president, discovers Gabriella's

intelligence and encourages her to join the upcoming science decathlon.

While the students learn how to "act" at detention, Troy's dad, Coach Bolton, faces off with Ms. Darbus

– his star players can't miss practice because Friday is the championship game! The next day, hopeful

Thespians audition for the winter musical for Ms. Darbus ("Auditions"), but they're no match for

Sharpay and her twin brother, Ryan ("What I've Been Looking For"). Troy and Gabriella arrive too late

to audition, but Kelsi, the show's composer, plays the audition song her way and encourages them to

sing ("What I've Been Looking For – Reprise"). Ms. Darbus overhears and gives them a callback,

which turns the school order upside down! Sharpay is furious, and some students try to break out of

their cliques during lunch ("Stick to the Status Quo"). The Jocks and Brainiacs devise a plan to trick

Troy and Gabriella into forgetting about the musical and committing to their respective competitions

("Counting on You"). Thinking each one has betrayed the other, Gabriella and Troy are crushed

(“When There Was Me and You”)

Against Ryan's advice, Sharpay convinces Ms. Darbus to move the callbacks to conflict with the

science decathlon and championship game. Chad and Taylor put their heads together to make things

right again ("We're All in This Together"). On the big day, while the Brainiacs and Jocks compete,

Sharpay and Ryan pull off a polished callback performance ("Bop to the Top"). After Taylor's laptop

shuts down the electricity, Troy and Gabriella rush to the theatre, but are too late for their callback.

When the East High students arrive to rally behind them, Ms. Darbus relents, and they sing their way

into the lead roles ("Breaking Free"). Back at the gym, the Wildcats win the game, and the whole

school comes together as winners ("We're All in This Together – Reprise," "High School Musical

Megamix – Bows").


Audition and Technical Crew Application for

Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL (One Act Version)

Please read all information carefully. Completely fill out this form and give only this page to Miss Walsh or

the PMMS/PMA front office by Friday, August 12th. Keep all other papers in this packet for your reference.

I. I am applying for (select one): _____ Cast auditions _____ Technical Crew _____ Both

II. Student information

Student name: ________________________________________ Grade:______ Height:_________

Parent name: _________________________________________

Home phone number: ________________________ Cell phone number:_________________________

E-mail address: __________________________________________

III. Previous Experiences: List below any theatrical productions in which you have previously participated.

Title of Show Role Location / Organization Year

List below your dance training and experience.

Circle the school music ensemble in which you participate:

CHOIR ORCHESTRA BAND NONE

IV. Role and Technical Crew Preference

1) In order of preference, list below all performing roles in which you are particularly interested. A list of

character descriptions is attached. If you are only applying for technical crew, skip to questions 3 & 4.

2) If there are any roles that you would not accept, list those below.

3) Please circle all technical positions in which you are interested:

NONE Asst. to Director Stage Manager Asst. Stage Manager Running Crew Hair and Makeup Asst.

Lighting Technician Sound Technician Costume Team Props Master House Manager Publicity Asst.

4) Briefly explain why you believe you should be chosen for this/these technical position(s):.


V. Grades and Behavior

Perry Township Code of Conduct will be in effect at all rehearsals and performances of this musical production, and

students in the production must behave accordingly. Improper behavior during the course of the production may result in

removal from the show, plus additional disciplinary actions. Grades and classroom behavior will be taken into

consideration while casting. Since the school year is only beginning, copy your grades from last school year below.

Subject 1: Grade: Subject 5: Grade:




Additionally, you must obtain three recommendations from any present or former teachers or school staff members. They

also have the option of writing comments. If it is not possible to obtain the signatures, you may instead have these staff

members directly e-mail Miss Walsh at [email protected].

VI. Time Commitment and Conflicts

Participation in the musical requires a large time commitment. Students who are selected for the show will receive their

scripts in advance and will be expected to study their lines and songs before Fall Break. The rehearsal and performance

dates are listed on the attached calendar. However, not all students will be required to attend all hours each day. Your

role in the show will determine your individual rehearsal schedule, and once the cast has been decided, all members will

receive a detailed rehearsal schedule. You are responsible for transportation to all activities. Students who are at all-day

rehearsals must also bring a sack lunch with them. Please compare the attached calendar with any other commitments and

list all conflicts below.

List any conflicts with the calendar dates:

If you feel that you are not able to comply with any of the guidelines laid out in the previous several pages, then you

should not return this form. Contact Melissa Walsh at [email protected] or 317-789-4595 with questions.

We have read the above rules and procedures to participate in Disney’s High School Musical and we agree to abide

by the stipulations set forth here.

Parent name printed: _______________________________ Parent signature:_____________________________

Student name printed: ______________________________ Student signature:____________________________

TEACHER RECOMMENDATION

“Based on my experience with this student, I believe that he/she would be a hard-working, responsible, and

focused performer in the Fall musical.”

Teacher Signature Comments (optional)



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Perry Meridian Schools Musical Theater Production – Fall · PDF file · 2016-08-02Fall Musical Packet 2016 Dear Parents and Students, August 1, 2016 Thank you for your interest