Asian Premiere High School Musical Auditions (November 25)

The Asian premiere of the stage adaptation of
Disney's "High School Musical," opening in
February at the SM Megamall Theatre, has
recently announced its creative team and will be
having open auditions on Saturday, November 25,
2006.

The creative team will be headed by director Chari
Arespacochaga, who recently directed the Tony
and Pulitzer Prize-winning drama "Doubt" starring
Cherie Gil and was assistant director for
Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" starring KC
Concepcion and Karel Marquez for Atlantis
Productions. She also directed "Footloose! The
Musical" and "Merrily We Roll Along" for Blue
Repertory. Also in the creative team are
choreographer Daniel Cabrera and musical director
Felix Rivera. Disney's "High School Musical" is
being presented by Blue Repertory, in cooperation
with Cebu-based producer Hendri Go of Little Boy
Productions.

Auditions for lead and ensemble roles, will be held
on Saturday, November 25, 2006 at 3rd floor
Gonzaga Fine Arts Theatre (G306), Gonzaga
Building, Ateneo de Manila University, from 9:00
AM to 5:00 PM. Those auditioning must be 13
years old and above, and must be able to dance,
sing and act. Prepare two Broadway songs and a
2x2 photo. Please contact Andrei at 0915 889
4779 for more information.

"High School Musical" tells the story of a group of
teenagers dealing with the issues of popularity, first
love, the balance of sports verses the arts, and the
value of friends and family. With positive themes
like the importance of expressing one's self,
believing and following one's dreams, with popular
songs such as "Start of Something New," "We're
All in This Together," and the mega-hit "Breaking
Free", this new family-friendly musical is sure to be
enjoyed by audiences of all ages.

Tickets will go on sale in January at all Ticketworld
outlets. Interested sponsors, show and block
buyers may contact Hendri at 0917815 5794 or Jill
at 0919 360 8974.