AUDITION NOTICE: High School Musical - Cope Creative
- Samantha Hancock
- Mar 30
- 3 min read
Title: High School Musical
Presented By: Cope Creative
Genre: Musical
Synopsis:
It’s the first day after winter break at East High. The Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians, and Skater Dudes find their cliques, recount their vacations, and look forward to the new year. Basketball team captain and resident jock, Troy, discovers that Gabriella, a girl he met singing karaoke on his ski trip, has just enrolled at East High. When they decide to audition for the school musical, they shake up the status quo and inspire their classmates to embrace new possibilities.
Disney’s High School Musical is bursting with unforgettable songs, show-stopping choreography, and a cast of exceptional local talent. Sing along to fan favourites, including We’re All in This Together, Breaking Free, and Stick to the Status Quo, accompanied by a live band.
Audition Dates:
Sunday, 23 March 2025 – Audition Portal Opens
Sunday, 20 April 2025 – Audition Portal Closes
Sunday, 27 April 2025 – Callbacks (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Mountain Creek)
Late submissions will not be accepted. You will be notified by 5:00 PM on Sunday, 20 April if you have received a callback.
Audition Location: Self-Tape Submission (Round One), In-Person Callbacks: Mountain Creek
Audition Requirements:
Round one of the audition process requires submitting a self-tape.
Your submission must include ONE EDITED-TOGETHER VIDEO featuring:
Slate – Full Body Shot
Name
Representation (Agent Name – if applicable)
Height
Dance ability (e.g. strong dancer, intermediate dancer, beginner dancer)
Availability (List any conflicts or state you have no clashes with the schedule)
Performance Pieces (Choose One Character or Ensemble Role to Audition For):
Song – Midshot, performed with the provided backing track
Monologue – Midshot, direct address to camera
Dance – Full-body shot, performing the provided choreography
Audition materials can be found here: Audition Materials Folder
Audition Registration: Click Here to Register
Audition Pack: Download Here
Available Roles:
Troy Bolton – Star basketball player with a secret love for music. (B3–B5)
Gabriella Montez – A bright and charming newcomer at East High. (F3–E5)
Sharpay Evans – The self-absorbed queen of the drama club. (A3–F5) Strong dancer
Ryan Evans – Sharpay’s charismatic twin brother, a strong dancer. (B3–B5) Strong dancer
Chad Danforth – Troy’s best friend and loyal teammate. (A3–B5)
Taylor McKessie – Head of the Brainiacs, intelligent and assertive. (G3–C5)
Kelsi Nielsen – The school’s shy but passionate composer. (A3–D5) Bonus: piano skills
Zeke Baylor – A basketball player with a hidden passion for baking. (B3–G5)
Martha Cox – A fun-loving Brainiac who secretly loves to dance. (B3–C5) Strong dancer
Jack Scott – The school’s radio announcer, shy in person but confident on air. (B3–G5)
Ms. Darbus – The eccentric, theatre-loving drama teacher.
Coach Bolton – Troy’s strict yet well-meaning father and basketball coach.
Ensemble: Ensemble members will portray multiple characters, including students, teachers, and parents, and must be strong singers, dancers, and actors. Featured ensemble roles are also available. All vocal types encouraged to apply.
Scheduling:
Performance Dates:
Friday, 22 August 2025 – 12:00 PM & 7:00 PM (The Events Centre, Caloundra)
Saturday, 23 August 2025 – 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM (The Events Centre, Caloundra)
Potential Additional Performance: Sunday, 24 August 2025 (TBC)
Tech Week:
Wednesday, 20 August 2025 – 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (The Events Centre, Caloundra)
Thursday, 21 August 2025 – 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM (The Events Centre, Caloundra)
Rehearsal Dates:
Sunday, 8 June 2025 – 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Cast Meet & Photoshoot)
Sundays, 20 July – 17 August 2025 – 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Mountain Creek)
Thursdays, 24 July – 14 August 2025 – 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM (Mountain Creek)
Warnings:
This production includes theatrical haze, strobe lighting effects, loud music, and pyrotechnics.
High School Musical runs for approximately 2.5 hours, including a 20-minute interval.
Required Age: 18+ (Applicants must be over 18 and have access to transport.)
Crew: We are also seeking talented individuals to join our creative and technical teams. To express interest, please complete the form here: Crew EOI Form
Production Website: Event Page
Other Information:
All applicants will be contacted regardless of the outcome of their audition.
Due to the high volume of applications, individual feedback cannot be provided.
Auditionees may be photographed or recorded for casting and marketing purposes.
This is a voluntary community-driven production.
Contact: For further inquiries, email: producer@copecreative.com.au
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