Show Synopsis
Disney Channel's smash hit movie musical comes to life on stage!
Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of first love,
friends and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities.
Character Breakdown
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
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
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-absored 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
What To Prepare
Please prepare 32 bars each of an upbeat song and a ballad.
Character
breakdowns may be found on the DFT website on our audition page. http://www.dftheater.org/audition
Additional Info
Participation fees for this production are
$215
Include show t-shirt, photos of the production and over 90 hours of training.
Full and partial scholarships are available.
No one is ever turned away due to lack of financial resources.
See scholarship information here: http://www.123formbuilder.com/form-3525097/DFYT-Scholarship-Application-Form
