Bogota Beautiful presents “HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL”

 

SHOW DATES: To Be Announced – Spring/Summer 2017

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Anyone interested in assisting with crew or band, please contact info@bogotabeautiful.com.

STORY:
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 the brainy Gabriella, a girl he met singing karaoke on his ski trip, has just enrolled at East High. They cause an upheaval when they decide to audition for the high school musical, led by Ms. Darbus. Although many students resent the threat posed to the “status quo,” Troy and Gabriella’s alliance might just open the door for others to shine as well. –

CHARACTERS:

JOCKS (7):

*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 – Tenor
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 – Tenor
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 – Baritone
Age: 14 to 18
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: B3

*Jason – the strong silent type

*Other Jocks (2-3)

THESPIANS (7)

*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 – Mezzo Sopprano
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 – Tenor
Age: 14 to 18
Vocal range top: B5
Vocal range bottom: B3

Auditioneers:
*James – an Earthworm expressionist

*Susan – overwrought with emotion

*Cathy – a little to Eager

*Alan – has flair for couture

*Cyndra – has operatic aspirations

BRAINIACS (4):

*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 – Soprano
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 – Alto
Age: 14 to 18
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: G3

*Martha Cox
– Has a secret passion for hip hop

*Kratnoff – A history buff

SKATER DUDES (2):

*Ripper – has a secret passion for the cello

*Mongo – a little slow on the uptake

Other Students (14):

*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 – Baritone/Tenor 2
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

*Wildcat Cheerleaders – 6

*Wildcat Band – 6

ADULTS:
*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

Voice Overs:

*Karaoke M.C. – voice over in ski lodge flashback

*Ms. Tenny – voice over Chemistry teacher

*Moderator – voiceover science decathlon moderator