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High School Musical on Stage cast and orchestra auditions

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Rehearsed and performed 4 – 16 August
Ages 13-20

🎭 Disney’s High School Musical on Stage is coming to Trinity Theatre! 🎶

Are you ready to join then East High Wildcats? Step into the spotlight and be part of this exciting production of Disney Channel’s smash-hit movie musical, right here at Trinity Theatre!

 

For Orchestra details, please see below

 

Who Can Take Part?

  • Ages 13 – 18 (as of 31 August 2025): Open to everyone, no experience or previous membership of Trinity Youth Theatre needed!
  • Ages 19 – 20: You’re welcome to join if you’ve previously taken part in Trinity Youth Theatre activities.

 

Key Dates

Cast Auditions:

Saturday 10 May & Sunday 11 May (you’ll be assigned a time slot, with video audition options if needed).

 

Cast Rehearsals:

  • Monday 4 – Friday 8 August, 10am – 5pm
  • Sunday 10 – Tuesday 12 August, 10am – 5pm
  • Thursday 14 August, 10am – 5pm
  • Friday 15 August, 10am until late

 

Orchestra Auditions & Rehearsals:

  • Auditions: By video submission
  • Rehearsals: Monday 11 – Thursday 14 August, 10am – 5pm; Friday 15 August, 10am until late

 

Performances:

Friday 15 August & Saturday 16 August

 

What Does It Cost?

£330 per participant (payable in full or in 3 instalments). The fee includes:

🎭 Two weeks of rehearsals and training led by talented professional artists

🎟️ A show hoodie

📸 Digital show photos

 

Instalment Deadlines:

  • Instalment 1 (to secure your place): Due on booking
  • Instalment 2: 28 April
  • Instalment 3: 2 June

 

Bursaries are available for those on low incomes thanks to The Elliott Fund.

Refund Policy

Our shows often sell out and have waiting lists. Refunds are only possible if we can find someone to fill your spot, which may not be possible after casting.

How to Take Part

Everyone who registers will be in the cast! Auditions (or video submissions) will help assign lead roles and ensemble groups.

Spaces are limited, and our productions often have waiting lists. Refunds are only possible if we can fill your spot, which is not guaranteed after roles are allocated.

Cast

Troy Bolton
The most popular kid at East High, he is the star of the basketball team who 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
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
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 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
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 demeanour, 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
Ensemble
Jocks; Thespians; Skaters; Cheerleaders; Party Kids; Adults; Brainiacs; Spectators

 

 

Orchestra

Orchestra members will get to work with a professional Musical Director and other musicians on a series of rehearsal days, before performing with our talented young cast.

Musicians should be Grade 5 standard as minimum.

We are currently looking for:

  • Keyboard 1
  • Keyboard 2
  • Guitar 1 (Acoustic and Electric)
  • Guitar 2 (Acoustic & Electric)
  • Drum Kit
  • Percussion (Quint Toms, Bongos, Bell Tree, Mark Tree, Suspended Cymbal, Glockenspiel, Tambourine, Triangle, Cowbell, Congas, Tam-tam, Tenor Drums, 2 Woodblocks, Carnivale Shaker, Doumbel, Egg Shaker, Small Egg Shaker, Larger Shaker, Chocalho Caixa)
  • Electric Bass
  • Marching Band: Drum Corps
  • Marching Band: Brass

 

To sign up…

  • please fill out our Orchestra Registration Form.
  • record a video of 2-5 minutes in length of you performing a piece of music of your own choice using your instrument(s). Remember to say your name at the top of the video and include it in the filename (if you can) and then upload it to our Dropbox.

Orchestra members’ spaces are free, though hoodies (should you want one) come at an extra cost.

 

Any Questions?

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable production. Grab your spot, warm up those vocal cords, and get ready to Bop to the Top! 🎤✨

Please email Rachel and Jason or call 07587 537308.

 

 

Dates & Times

  • Date: Mon 4 Aug 2025Time:  10.00amBook Now