Open to performers 5 - 18 years old. Sign up for audition times starting January 8, 2022 In person auditions will take place February 5, 2022 at 3510 Giles, Saint Louis MO 63116 Video auditions will be accepted and due February 5, 2022. FREE AUDITION WORKSHOP JANUARY 28, 2022 6PM “GET YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME” AND LEARN AUDITIONING TIPS & TRICKS AT OUR DISNEY’S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL AUDITION WORKSHOP. MEET IGNITE DIRECTORS AND RECEIVE REAL TIME COACHING & CORRECTIONS ON THE AUDITION DANCE. LEARN THE SKILLS TO BE READY TO NAIL YOUR UPCOMING AUDITION! FREE FOR ANYONE NEW TO AUDITIONING OR NEW TO IGNITE. $5.50 FOR RETURNING SPARKS! All in person auditioners will be required to abide by our Covid-19 mitigation policies as outlined in our Covid-19 Reopening Plan. See our website for more information. Audition Requirements: A completed audition form Two, 16-32 bar cut of a musical theatre-style songs- Performers may not be asked to perform both songs . To be considered for a principle, select a character monologue from our website ignitewithus.org Come prepared to learn a short dance combination Rehearsals will be: Every Wednesday & Friday (6:30pm - 8:30pm) and Saturday (10am - 1:30pm) beginning February 23, 2022. (A more detailed schedule will be provided if cast.) Tech Week (no conflicts permitted) at Bayless High School- 4532 Weber Rd, St. Louis, MO 63123 April 24 (Set Load In) April 25 - May 2: Monday - Friday (5pm - 10pm) and Saturday (10am - 4pm) No rehearsal Sunday May 1 Performances at Bayless High School Theater: May 3 - 8 (no conflicts permitted) Set Strike: May 8 after matinee performance Character Breakdown: Troy Bolton The most popular kid at East High. He is the star of the basketball team, and 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 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 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 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 is to others. Gender: Female Age: 14 to 18 Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: A3 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 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 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 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 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 Ms. Darbus The kooky, eccentric Drama Club teacher. She has her self-absorbed moments, but is still devoted to her students and constantly encourages them. Passionate about the art of theatre. Gender: Female Age: 35 to 55 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 Other Wildcat Students: Cheerleaders, Jocks, Nerds, Thespians, Brainiacs, Performance Arts Kids, Skater Dudes Ensemble: Jocks, Thespians, Skaters, Cheerleaders, Party Kids, Adults, Brainiacs, Spectators