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Director: Mrs. Sye Costume Designer: Mrs. Svec Production Designer: Mrs. Butler
AMS MUSICAL 2016 - 2017
MUSICAL AUDITION PACKET
Be sure to go over the information in this packet with a parent or guardian
PRIOR to auditioning so that you understand the commitment you are
making to the cast and crew!
Directors: Mrs. Sye & Ms. Pendola
Choreographer: Ms. Millard
Production Design: Mrs. Butler
Costume Designer: Mrs. Svec
Algonquin Middle School
2017 - 2018
Audition Information for
High School Musical Jr.
Dear AMS Students & Families,
Congratulations for taking the first step towards joining the cast for Algonquin Middle
School’s production of High School Musical Jr.!
Enclosed you will find all the information you need to know before auditioning for the AMS
musical, including:
- Important dates and times (for meetings, rehearsals, performances, and auditions)
- Information regarding rehearsals and participation fee
- Materials to bring to your audition
- Audition song suggestions/Audition monologues
- A list of character roles in High School Musical Jr.
- Audition Form/Parent Volunteer Form
Visit our show website: www.AMSMusical.Weebly.Com
Please look over the material with a parent or guardian prior to your audition. Fill out,
sign, and bring the final page of this packet to your audition. If you or your parents have
any questions or concerns, I will be more than happy to address them via email or phone.
Thank you for taking an interest in this year’s production!
Good Luck!
Mrs. Colleen Sye Ms. Jackie Pendola
Choir Teacher & Musical Director Band Teacher & Co-Director
Audition Dates & Times
Optional Informational Meeting & Audition Workshop
Monday, December 4th 3:45 – 4:45 p.m.
Choir Room, Room 106
Cast Auditions (sign-up for a timeslot
outside room 106 – choir room)
Tuesday, December 5th OR Wednesday, December 6th
3:45 – 6:00 p.m.
Choir Room, Room 106
Call-backs (upon director’s request)
Thursday, December 7th 3:45 – 6:00 p.m.
Choir Room, Room 106
The Cast list will be posted Friday, December 8th after school
High School Musical Jr. – Performance Dates
These dates are all MANDETORY for all Cast & Crew
Tech Week Night Rehearsals
March 5th – 8th 5:30 – 8:30 pm March 12th – 14th 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Jacobs High School Auditorium
Opening Performance (Grandparent’s Night)
Thursday, March 15th – 7:00 p.m.
Jacobs High School Auditorium
Performance
Friday, March 16th – 7:00 p.m.
Jacobs High School Auditorium
Closing Matinee
Saturday, March 17th – Noon
Jacobs High School Auditorium
Rehearsals: Cast rehearsals will take place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays beginning on
December 12th. Most rehearsals will be 3:55 – 5:30 pm, though some Wednesday
rehearsals may occur BEFORE SCHOOL this year.
Not all cast members will be needed at every rehearsal.
Participation Fee: Students cast in the show will be required to pay a
participation fee of $35. This fee will be due during the first
week of rehearsals.
Participation Fee
Breakdown:
$10 - Show T-shirt
$10 – Celebration Party
$15 – Show supplies
There will be an informational PARENT MEETING for parents of cast &
crew members Wednesday, December 13th at 5:00 p.m. in the library
What do I bring to/prepare for my audition?
Completed audition form & parent form (found at the end of this packet)
30 – 45 seconds of a Musical Theater – style song (songs from HSM are okay)
One of the monologues found on the next page, memorized
Song Selection For your audition, you will prepare 30 – 45 seconds of any Broadway style song. This song
must be memorized and will be performed a Capella (without background music). This can
include any Disney songs, songs from musicals or other well-known tunes. For example:
Songs from the Show If you are having a hard time selecting a song to sing for, you may sing a song from High
School Musical Jr. We will learn this together at the Audition workshop on December 4th.
What I’ve Been Looking For (Male & Female)
o “Amazing Grace”
o “Do, a Deer”
o “Halleluiah”
o “How Far I’ll Go” (from Moana)
o “Happy Birthday”
o “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”
o “Hakuna Matata” (from The Lion King)
o “A Whole New World” (from Aladdin)
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Monologue Options You will choose one of the following monologues from the show to recite at your audition.
Your monologue must be memorized and please feel free to add movement! I suggest using
Thanksgiving Break to memorize the monologue of your choosing. At the audition workshop
on December 4th, should you choose to attend, we will go over some acting tips.
Monologue #1 (Female or Male):
Jack/Jackie Scott: Female read as Jackie, Male read as Jack
Yo, welcome back all you crazy Wildcats. This is Jack(ie) Scott, the Velvet Fog of East High
with the Homeroom 411 bringing you the morning announcements: The callbacks for Juliet
and Romeo have been moved up to... tomorrow at 3:00 PM….but, that’s the same time as
the Science Decathlon and basketball championship! Yikes! This is Jack(ie) Scott, over and
out in 5-4-3-2-and 1!
Monologue #2 (Female or Male):
Sharpay/Ryan:
Is this some kind of sick joke? They didn't even audition! Someone's got to tell that 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! They're up to something! We need to save our show from people who don't
know the difference between a Tony Award and Tony Hawk. Now come on!
Monologue #3 (Female):
Ms. Darbus:
This year, as always, the Drama Club faces a shortage of male participants, so please come
in and audition. I'm offering you fun, glamour... and extra credit! Ah, the dreaded cell phone
symphony! Sharpay and Ryan Evans, your phones please, and I'll see you in detention. We
have zero tolerance for cell phones during class. Phone, please... and welcome to East High,
Ms. Montez. Mr. Bolton, I see your phone is involved. Splendid. We'll see you in detention as
well.
Monologue #4 (Male):
Troy:
If you guys don’t know that I’ll put one hundred and ten percent of my guts into that game,
then you don’t know me…at all! What do you want from me? I can’t believe you guys! Is this
what you want to hear: Singing means nothing to me! Gabriella means nothing to me! I’ll
forget the audition, forget her, and we’ll go get that championship! Everyone happy now?
Character List and Descriptions
ENSEMBLES:
There are a few different groups that make up the
students of East High including the JOCKS,
CHEERLEADERS, BRAINIACS, DRAMA CLUB, &
SKATER KIDS
Each of these groups will be featured in
multiple songs throughout the show!
TROY BOLTON – Male
An all-star basketball player who also wants to
sing. Several vocal solos & strong acting.
RYAN EVANS – Male
Sharpay’s twin brother and member of drama
club. Several vocal solos & strong acting.
CHAD DANFORTH – Male
Troy’s best friend and member of the basketball
team. A few vocal solos & strong acting.
ZEKE BAYLOR – Male
Basketball player, friend of Troy’s, loves to bake!
A couple vocal solos & strong acting.
GABRIELLA MONTEZ – Female
The new girl in school. A smart girl with a talent
for singing. Several vocal solos & strong acting.
SHARPAY EVANS – Female
Self-centered twin of Ryan. President of the
drama club. Several vocal solos & strong acting.
TAYLOR MCKESSIE – Female
Head brainiac at school. Be-friends Gabriella. A
few vocal solos & strong acting.
KELSI NIELSEN – Female
Shy piano player at school. Small vocal solo &
many lines; must pretend to play piano on stage.
MARTHA COX – Female
A brainiac with a secret love of dancing.
A few vocal solos and a dance solo.
RIPPER – Male or Female
A skater dude who secretly plays the cello!
Ripper has a vocal solo & an air cello solo!
Acting Intensive Roles
MS.DARBUS – Female
An eccentric drama teacher. Must be a goofy,
dramatic actress. This is a large acting role.
COACH BOLTON – Male
Coach of the basketball team. Many lines, no vocal
solos. Fights with Ms. Darbus a lot.
JACK/JACKIE SCOTT – Male or Female
School announcer who narrates a lot of the show!
This is a strong acting role! No singing solos.
MS. TENNY – Female
The school science teacher. This actress has a few
lines and will also play a brainiac.
Funny Audition Soloists
JAMES/JAMIE – Male or Female
Sings a really funny, off-key solo in audition scene.
SUSAN – Female
Sings a really dramatic solo in the audition scene.
CATHY – Female
Sings a really funny, LOUD solo in audition scene.
CYNDRA – Female
Sings an operatic solo in the audition scene.
High School Musical Jr. Audition form
Name: ___________________________________________ Grade: _________
I would like to be considered for the part(s) of: _______________________________________
If not cast in the roles you listed above, would you accept other roles? Yes No
Circle the chorus group(s) you would most like to be a part of in the show:
Brainiac Skater Drama Club Jock/Cheerleader
Briefly summarize any musical theater/acting/dance experience you have: _______________
______________________________________________________________________________
Please list all conflicts in the space below. Include sports, clubs, etc…
Please include if you are planning on trying out for a Spring sport/activity.
Conflicting Activity Conflicting date/time Ex: Basketball Team Ex: Monday/Wednesday after school
Absences not listed above will be excused only if students speak with Mrs. Sye or Ms. Pendola at
least 24 hours prior to the rehearsal/meeting, or in the event of an emergency.
I understand that, if I am cast, I will be expected to attend all rehearsals and performances
listed in the audition information packet. I understand that these rehearsals are subject to
change at the discretion of the director. I understand that if I have more 3 or more unexcused
absences, I may be dismissed from the show.
I understand that, I will be required to pay a $35 participation fee, due by Thursday, December
21st, 2017. Checks should be to Algonquin Middle School and need a phone number on them.
Student Signature: _____________________________________________________________
Parent Signature: ______________________________________________________________
There will be an informational PARENT MEETING for parents of cast &
crew members Wednesday, December 13th at 5:00 p.m. in the library!
High School Musical Jr. Parent volunteer form
Due to the large amount of student participants in the cast and crew, we ask that all families
contribute in some way to the production. A volunteer google document will be sent out so
each family (at least one member of each family) can sign up for a “job”. Examples of jobs may
include:
- Carpooling students to rehearsals/meetings
- Supervising tech week rehearsals
- Helping organize the costume closet
- Donating props
- Purchasing snacks
- And many more…
Some of these tasks are very small, but help us in a major way to make our show a success!
Contact Information
Guardian Name: ________________________________________________________________
Student Name: _________________________________________________________________
E-mail: ________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________________________________________________________
Carpool Permission
Please check the appropriate box below if you would like your contact information shared for
carpool opportunities.
YES, should I reach out about joining a carpool, you may give my contact information to
other parents.
NO, do not share my contact information with any other parents at this time.