After the raging success of High School Musical in 2018 and Camp Rock in 2021, we are returning to the Disney Channel for the highest rated DCOM of all time.
With such hits as What Time Is It?, Gotta Go My Own Way, Fabulous and I Don’t Dance, this show is sure to blow the roof off of the Fab Factory, and bring a bit of summer fun to a Melbourne winter school holidays.
Production Team
Director – Dean Robinson (he/they)
Musical Director – Sally McKenzie (she/her)
Choreographer – Maeghan McKenzie (she/her)
Assistant Director – Zeke Ashby (he/him)
Assistant Choreographer – Wednesday Reign (she/they)
Production Manager – Alannah Woods (she/her)
This is a junior production for 10 – 18 yr olds. All auditionees must be at least 10 yrs old at the time of their audition and 18 or younger at the time of the first performance. All cast 10 – 17 must have parental or guardian permission to audition, and it is expected that audition bookings are made by parents or guardians.
Being a member of a Fab Nobs Junior cast is a lot of fun, a lot of hard work, and is guaranteed to make a lot of memories that’ll last a lifetime. Find out more about our junior program here.
Audition Dates
Rehearsal Dates
Show Dates
- Vocal Auditions – Monday 27th March, Wednesday 29th of March (7-10:30pm)
- Dance Audition – Tuesday 28th March (7-8:15pm for Monday auditionees, 8:30-9:45pm for Wednesday auditionees)
- Callbacks – Tuesday 4th April (from 7pm)
Rehearsals will take place Mondays and Wednesdays 7-10pm, and Sundays 1-5pm, with some possible full day Sundays if necessary.
- First rehearsal – Monday 10th April (Easter Monday)
- Rehearsal Camp – Fri 12th May 7pm – Sunday 14th May 3pm
- Production Week –
Monday 27th – Thursday 30th June
Note: Production Week and Shows take place during July school holidays.
- Friday 30th June – 7:30pm
- Saturday 1st July – 7:30pm
- Sunday 2nd July – 1pm
- Sunday 2nd July – 5:30pm
- Wednesday 5th July – 3:30pm
- Thursday 6th July – 7:30pm
- Friday 7th July – 7:30pm
- Saturday 8th July – 1pm
- Saturday 8th July – 5:30pm
- Sunday 9th July – 1pm
Note: all cast members MUST be available for rehearsal camp, production week and all shows.
Audition Information
Click here to book an audition. Please read all information first.
You will then receive a confirmation email, which will include an online form that is to be completed and submitted before the audition, as well as some audition information.
Dance Audition
Dance audition will take place at Circle Events: Unit 4/9 Woodbine Ct, Wantirna South VIC 3152.
There will be two parts of the dance audition. All auditionees will be required to take part in an open call, and a more advanced dance call will be run for the last 15 minutes for any audtionees who wish to partake. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the dance audition time supplied to check in and receive a number.
Please wear comfortable clothing that you can dance in, eg. leggings and t-shirt, tracksuit pants/shorts and singlet. Jazz shoes or runners to be worn. No skirts, tight jeans, dresses or barefeet. There will be a room to warm up in prior, and a place to leave bags.
Vocal Audition
Vocal Auditions will take place at The Fab Factory – 33 Industry Place, Bayswater – and will take between 5-10 minutes. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the audition to read over possible script excerpts.
Please prepare one song in the style of the show (musical theatre/Disney/pop) – maximum 2 mins in length, NOT a song from the show. Please ensure it is age appropriate.
- An audition pianist will be provided. Please bring sheet music in the correct key, with clearly marked ‘cuts’, in a folder. You will have a chance to talk through your music with the pianist prior to the audition.
- Backing tracks may also be used, with USB, Phone (with aux connection) or Bluetooth connections available. Please ensure any track is downloaded (do not rely on internet including youtube or spotify as internet service can be unreliable at the Fab Factory).
- No Acapella auditions will be allowed.
Auditionees will be asked to partake in a ‘cold read’ of a short scene from the show. Copies of scripts will be available in audition waiting room for auditionees to read through prior to their audition time.
Callbacks:
Some auditionees may be asked to attend a callback, which we will notify you of after your initial audition. You will be sent material to prepare for these callbacks, and it is expected that you have familiarized yourself with the material prior to these callbacks.
Please note that if a casting decision is clear from the auditions already completed we may not conduct call backs for that role.
Please note:
- For our records, the audition may be filmed.
- Any 18 year olds cast will need a current Working With Children Check card.
- If accepted into the cast, memberships and show fees total $150, payable within the first month of rehearsals. Cast will also be expected to provide or purchase minimal costume items including shoes, standard clothing items, and stage makeup.
- This is an unpaid opportunity.
Character Descriptions:
Fab Nobs supports diverse casting and welcomes performers of all gender identities, nationalities and body types to audition.
Genders and ages in character descriptions are an indication of the way the character is scripted, not of the actors that will be considered for that role (unless casting age is specified). We encourage performers to audition for any roles they feel they suit and that suit their vocal range.
All cast members will need to be strong harmony singers, and all characters are required to dance.
Troy Bolton
A charming teen captain of the basketball team, he also loves to sing with Gabriella. Determined to pick up a summer job and college basketball scholarship. A true good-guy who tries to juggle it all.
Gender: Boy
Age: 15 to 18 (Only casting 14+)
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D3
Gabriella Montez
The smart girl in school and Troy’s girlfriend. Very sweet and friendly with everyone. Not afraid to stand up for herself and her friends.
Gender: Girl
Age: 15 to 18 (Only casting 14+)
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Sharpay Evans
President of the Drama Club. Chief debutante of Lava Springs. The beautiful but egocentric star of the school musicals (until last year..) The alpha dog in every relationship but especially with her brother, Ryan. Strong Dancer needed.
Gender: Girl
Age: 15 to 18 (Only casting 14+)
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Ryan Evans
Sharpay’s fraternal twin and a star in the making. Loves singing, dancing and attention. Follows Sharpay’s orders, but wants to break free from her shadow. A nice, non-threatening guy when he’s not with his sister. Strong Dancer needed.
Gender: Boy
Age: 15 to 18 (Only casting 14+)
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: G3
Chad Danforth
Troy’s best friend. Basketball star, and second-in-command. Saving money to buy a car so he can take Taylor on a date. A total dude. Strong Dancer needed
Gender: Boy
Age: 15 to 18
Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: F#3
Taylor Mckessie
Gabriella’s best friend and Chad’s girlfriend. She is also the head brainiac of the school and president of the Science Club. Sweet and loyal but cautious. A born leader.
Gender: Girl
Age: 15 to 18
Vocal range top: C5
G5 Vocal range bottom: A3
Kelsi Nielsen
A shy and slightly awkward composer. Plays piano in the Lava Springs dining room. The diminutive musical genius who wants to write the great American musical for Troy and Gabriella. Gender: Girl
Age: 14 to 17
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Jack Scott
The high school P.A. announcer known as the “Velvet Fog of East High.” A technology nerd. Socially awkward when not behind the microphone. Has a crush on Kelsi.
Gender: Boy
Age: 14 to 18
Vocal range: Tenor
Zeke Baylor
A loyal friend of Troy’s. Loves baking and Sharpay, even though she dumps him. Secures a job assisting the chef at the country club and vows to win back Sharpay.
Gender: Boy
Age: 15 to 18
Vocal range top: Ab4
Vocal range bottom: F3
Martha Cox
A bookworm and a hip-hop dancer. Member of the Science Club. The fun-loving “sidekick” who becomes an adoring devotee of Gabriella.
Gender: Girl
Age: 15 to 18
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: G3
The Sharpettes: Blossom, Violet & Peaches
Sharpay’s adoring followers who are always ready to back her up whenever she needs. Strong Dancers needed, strong harmony singers needed.
Age: 15 to 18
Mr. Fulton
General manager of Lava Springs Country Club. Sharpay’s henpecked hatchet man. A nice guy underneath the authoritarian surface. Hates having to cater to Sharpay’s demands.
Age: 30 to 60
Ensemble
The ensemble are heavily featured in this show, taking part in singing, dancing and acting in almost every scene + number. They will also be featured in various roles including: Wildcats, Pool Boys, Makeover Artists, Baseball Players, Talent Show Contestants and more