High School Musical Jr. Cast List

Thank you so much to all who auditioned.  This was an extremely difficult task given the over 70 students who auditioned for the show.  We are thrilled to announce our cast for this production.  If you were not cast in this production, there are plenty of other opportunities for you to be involved!  Please see the information below for details! If you would like feedback on your audition, please contact Mrs. Walz on Monday!

There will be a mandatory cast & parent meeting at 6pm on Tuesday, May 17th in the auditorium.  

​Creative Team
Director: Gracie Bogen
Music Director: Emma Less
Choreographers: Kayley Perkins and Audrey Miller 
Stage Management: Summer Eason, Molly Honshell, Allie Jennings
​Scenic Designer: Cole Reed
Sound Designer: Elijah Nicols
Lighting Designer: William Surbrook
Costume Designer: Halle Brewer
Props Designer: Allie Jennings
Cast
Gabriella Montez: Valeria Ruiz
Troy Bolton: Casper Briggs
Sharpay Evans: Alyssa McNinch
Ryan Evans: Bryce Goodson
Kelsi Nielsen: Mackenzie Smith
Chad Danforth: Chase Taylor
Taylor Mckessie: Zahrya Brown
Ms. Darbus: Wren Bailey
Coach Bolton: Cole Reed
Martha Cox: Morgan Conner
Zeke Baylor: Nate Freeman
Jack Scott: Lucas Enoch
Ms. Tenny: Haley Lunsford
Moderator: Maddie Boyd
Drum Major: Jacob Bowling
Jame(ie): Kayley Perkins
Cathy: Shauna Putnam
Susan: Anora Moyer
Cyndra: Amelia Samples

Ensemble:
Jacob Bowling
Maddie Boyd
Halle Brewer
Leah Cordray
Zach Griffith
Amy Enlow
Lucas Enoch
Jewel Frison
Kayla George
Kadence Henderson
Alyssa Inman
Charles Johnson
Vanessa Le
Elliott Lear
Sadie Looney
Haley Lunsford
Anora Moyer
Danielle Murray
Kylee Oldham
Baltazar Orozco
Joshua Orozco
Cameron Panter
Kayley Perkins
Shauna Putnam
Amelia Samples
Ema Samples
Parker Smith
Jonna Stokes
Emiliano Valles
Adalee Walker

Upcoming Opportunities

Theatre Summer Camp Counselor: July 5-8 E-mail Mrs. Walz to apply
Theatre Mixer: August 12th
Tech Applications Available: August 12th
Fall Play Auditions: August 15th
Spring Musical Auditions: December 2022
Speech Camp: Interested in joining the BHS Speech and Debate team? See flyer for information.  BHS will have an additional day of camp on July 13th at BHS

High School Musical Jr. Cast List Coming Soon!

The cast list will be posted after school today (Friday, May 13th)! Until then, here’s some awesome food for thought to remember before it does! One of the hardest but most important lessons we can learn in theatre is dealing with disappointment. It’s not easy! But it’s important!

High School Musical Jr.  Callbacks May 12th

We would like to see the following students at callbacks on Thursday after school.  Please check your email for information on what to prepare.  
Wren Bailey
Jacob Bowling
​Laila Bowling
Halle Brewer
Casper Briggs
Zahrya Brown
Morgan Conner
Nate Freeman
Bryce Goodson
Zachary Griffith
Kadence Henderson
Alyssa Inman
Vanessa Le
Elliott Lear
Alyssa McNinch
Audrey Miller
Anora Moyer
Joshua Orozco
Cameron Panter
Kayley Perkins
Shauna Putnam
Valeria Ruiz
Amelia Samples
Mackenzie Smith
Parker Smith
Jonna Stokes
Chase Taylor
Adalee Walker

High School Musical Jr. Dance Callbacks May 10th


The following students are invited to dance callbacks tomorrow.  We will have two call back sessions--Afternoon (2:15-4:00) and Evening (5:00-6:30).  Mrs. Walz will email you a sign up later tonight to let us know which session you will be attending.  You will only need to attend one session.  Make sure you wear clothes you can move in and tennis shoes!
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Wren Bailey
Jacob Bowling
​Laila Bowling
Maddie Boyd
Kailyn Branch
Halle Brewer
Casper Briggs
Zahrya Brown
Charlie Carpenter
Morgan Conner
Leah Cordray
Amy Enlow
Lucas Enoch
Jamison Fleming
Megan Freeman
Nate Freeman
Jewel Frison
Kayla George
Bryce Goodson
Grace Goodson
Zachary Griffith
Kadence Henderson
Alyssa Inman
Charles Johnson
Kemi Lawal
Vanessa Le
Elliott Lear
Lily Lemmon
Sadie Looney
Haley Lunsford
Kaitlynn McDonald
Alyssa McNinch
Kayleigh Melton
Mauriz Mendizabel
Audrey Miller
Anora Moyer
Danielle Murray
Quinten Nash
Bailey Nelson
Evie O'Connell
Kylee Oldham
Baltazar Orozco
Joshua Orozco
Makenzie Osborne
Cameron Panter
Kayley Perkins
Angelee Pham 
Shauna Putnam
Cole Reed
Breanna Roesch
Kyra Ruiz
Valeria Ruiz
Amelia Samples
Ema Samples
Aislyn Sanders
Madelyn Schauwecker
Gabriella Silsbe
Mackenzie Smith
Parker Smith
Jonna Stokes
Chasity Swann
Chase Taylor
Emiliano Valles
Adalee Walker
Gabrielle Wright 
Ayla Young

High School Musical Jr. Auditions May 9-13!

All information for those interested in participating in High School Musical Jr. can be found in the Audition Information Packet.  Click the button below to download.  The prospective cast member contract must be signed by the auditionee and their parent and returned on the day of  vocal auditions.  Please see Mrs. Walz, Mr. Hayner, or Mr. Rogers if you need a paper copy.  
Sign Up!

Audition Material

Click the button below to access the sheet music and audition tracks.  You must choose one of the three selections listed below.  No a cappella auditions will be permitted.  Please make sure ​you have rehearsed with the audition track.  If you have any questions, please check with  Mrs. Walz (kwalz@bartlettschools.org). 

Audition Song Selections:
Start of Something New (Gabriella, Kelsi, Taylor, Ensemble)
Getcha Head In The Game (Troy, Chad, Zeke, Ensemble)
What I've Been Looking For (Sharpay, Ryan, Ensemble)

If you are interested in a particular role, there will be a spot on the audition form for you to let us know.  

HSM Jr. Character Breakdown


Gabriella Montez is the new student who’s struggling to find her place at East High. She’s a Renaissance woman who doesn’t fully identify with any of the cliques, and so she’s taking her time – and realizing her confidence – along the way. Smart and independent, Gabriella can be shy and vulnerable at times.

Troy Bolton, the most popular student at East High, is the star of the basketball team who yearns to be more than what others – especially his dad, Coach Bolton – want him to be. A natural athlete and leader with charm to spare, Troy discovers he loves to sing, but is afraid to admit it to his basketball buddies. Look for a solid actor who can convey the full range of Troy’s emotions from sensitive to self-assured, and who can dance and sing very well. 

Sharpay Evans is the dramatic and self- centered star of the school musicals. Between her and Ryan, she’s the alpha twin – over-the-top, demanding, and always “on,” with a flair for the theatrical. This diva knows how to work a crowd.

Ryan Evans is Sharpay’s fraternal twin and, like her, he lives to sing, dance, and get loads of attention. Subordinate to his sister, Ryan generally follows Sharpay’s orders and lets her have the spotlight, but he longs to break free from her shadow and assert himself. Choose a “triple threat” for this actor – strong singer, dancer, and actor – because everything Ryan does is calculated and executed impeccably. 

Kelsi Nielsen, the neo-feminist writer- composer of the winter musical, Juliet and Romeo, possesses a shy demeanor but no tolerance for the egocentric likes of Sharpay. 

Chad Danforth, one of Troy’s best friends, is a sports fanatic. Focused on winning the basketball championship, Chad slowly begins to understand that there might be more to life than ball – including his crush on Taylor. 

Zeke Baylor, Troy’s other best buddy, is a basketball player with a sweet side. He has two secrets: a crush on Sharpay and a love for baking! 

Taylor McKessie, the very put-together president of the Science Club, is super-assertive and very intent on Gabriella joining the Science Decathlon team so they can (finally!) win the competition. Taylor has a hidden soft spot for Chad, but would never let it be known that she’s into a jock.

Ms. Darbus is East High’s eccentric drama teacher. Passionate and disciplined, she never stops trying to enrich the lives of her students through the wonders of live theater. 

Coach Bolton, the stern basketball coach and Troy’s sometimes overbearing dad, lost the big game years ago and wants a second chance through his basketball-star son. 

Martha Cox, a proud member of the Science Club, possesses a private passion for break dancing. Look for a truly terrific dancer who can sing, or one who can comically approach the role as a super-enthusiastic, but talentless, dancer.

​The BRAINIACS, headed by Taylor McKessie, are the smartest girls and boys in school, including Martha Cox and the change-adverse KRATNOFF.

The JOCKS and CHEERLEADERS are the East High athletes, including Troy, Chad, and Zeke. Both of these groups can be a mix of boys and girls.

The THESPIANS are the drama lovers, including Kelsi, Sharpay, and Ryan, as well as the following auditionees: CATHY, who belts like Ethel Merman, CYNDRA, the opera-lover, JAMES, who can’t sing on pitch and SUSAN, the wannabe pop star.

The PARTY KIDS are students in Troy and Gabriella’s karaoke flashback.

The REBELS, including Troy and Gabriella, don’t stick to the status quo, unlike the various school cliques.

Other featured performers include:
JACK SCOTT, the school announcer with a larger-than-life personality, longs to be a D.J. Look for an actor who will have no problem making this role his own, creating a quirky radio personality with a unique sense of style. 

DRUM MAJOR, who cheers on the Wildcats.

MS. TENNY, East High’s chemistry teacher.

MODERATOR, for the Science Decathlon