High School Musical

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High School Musical

Ross School Spring Musical 2027

Grades 4-8

Performances March 18 at 8:45am and 6:30pm

Our musical selection this year is High School Musical! It features fun characters, catchy songs, great choreography, and a sweet message about embracing your interests and being yourself.  It premiered as a Disney television movie in 2006 and was developed into a stage musical later that same year.  It won and was nominated for lots of awards, both for the movie itself and also for the fantastic and memorable music.

The story follows Troy, the captain of the basketball team at East High School, and Gabriella, a gifted transfer student, who discover a shared love of singing when they meet during a ski trip on winter break.  When they secretly audition for the school musical, they disrupt the high school’s rigid social cliques, and draw the wrath of drama club leaders Sharpay and Ryan.  After overcoming peer pressure and schemes to sabotage their chances, the pair win the lead roles and inspire the whole school to embrace their hidden talents and to nurture friendships outside of their traditional clubs and groups.  

Inside this packet, you will find all the information you need to prepare for your audition.  Please read the audition requirements carefully and compare the rehearsal and performance dates to your calendar to ensure that you are able to make the commitment.

Please remember that when it comes to a musical theater production, there is no such thing as a small part.  Some roles may have more lines, but when it comes to the final product, every stage and backstage role is absolutely vital.  I hope that you will be excited to participate; the process of preparing and performing is fun, creative, and a great opportunity for students from a wide range of grade levels to work together.  

As you prepare for auditions, you may want to:

• Listen to the musical selections that can be found below and sing along

• Watch the movie version on Disney (with parent permission)

• Watch examples of other theater productions on YouTube (with parent permission): (Search “High School Musical Broadway JR”)

• Practice reading through the scenes with a friend or family member

• Record yourself reading lines for the audition so you can listen for expression

• Attend an optional workshop on Thursday, November 19 during AW (6-8th grade only)  or November 19 from 3:15-3:45 to practice for the singing portion of the audition

Please read and sign the Student Expectations Contract and bring it with you to your audition or the first week of rehearsals.  We look forward to getting started!

Best, Erika Meeker & Gary Feazell