Welcome to STA's Next Production!
Performances October 17-18, 2025
The Grand Ritz Theater, Escondido
Director: Alicia Gonzalez
Choreographer: Tammy Gaudreau
Music Directors: BJ Robinson and Sarah LeClair
Auditions are not required for participation in a Scripps Theatre Arts production
Audition Details
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June 24-26, 2025
Ages 4-19
Participation Fee: $450 per student
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Audition signups: Auditions for STA's Summer Production of High School Musical
There are a limited number of audition spots - sign up early.
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To audition:
Prepare a one-minute song cut of your choice. Instrumental music ONLY - no lyrics and no acapella.
Audition Location: Venture X, 10089 Willow Creek Rd #200, San Diego, CA 92131
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Callbacks
By invitation only
Saturday June 28, 2025
9:30am-3:00pm (each performer will be notified of their particular callback schedule after auditions are complete)
Callbacks Location: Jerabek Elementary (Cafeteria), 10050 Avenida Magnifica, San Diego, CA 92131
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Prior to the day of auditions:
1 - Register at STA Registration: High School Musical
2 - Take (and print) your headshot photo to bring to your audition
3 - Prepare for your song - accompaniment (karaoke) tracks only, no acapella, starting at the 60-second cut that you plan to sing. Download the song to your device BEFORE you arrive for your audition.
4 - Bring these two forms, completed, to your audition:
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Audition Form: STA Audition Form Be sure to enter all of your conflicts in this form. Conflict schedules are critical to the success of the production so be honest!
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Hold Harmless Form: Hold Harmless Form
5 - Pay Participation Fee (due by the first rehearsal)
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The day of auditions:
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Bring a headshot.
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Print and complete both of the following forms and bring to the audition (REQUIRED):
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Audition Form: STA Audition Form
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Hold Harmless Form: Hold Harmless Form
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List ALL conflicts on the Audition Form - BE HONEST!!
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Sing a one-minute song cut of your choice. Bring INSTRUMENTAL music downloaded to an electronic device - NO ACAPELLA auditions will be allowed.
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Not quite ready to audition? No problem! Register by June 28th to be included in the cast: STA Registration: High School Musical
Email info @ scrippstheatrearts.com with any questions.
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Rehearsals begin July 29th
*Actors are NOT called for all rehearsals*
*OR for the entire time*
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Rehearsals will be held
July 29th through August 7th:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 5:30-9:00
Location TBD
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August 12th through August 28th:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 5:30-9:00
at Jerabek Elementary School
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September 1st through October 11th:
Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30-9:00, Saturdays 9:30am-1:30pm
at Jerabek Elementary School​​​
Tech Week and Performances
Tech Week (at The Grand Ritz): October 13-16, 2025
Performances (at The Grand Ritz): October 17-18, 2025
Participants may NOT miss any performance or Tech Week rehearsal
There is a $450 fee to participate, due at the first rehearsal. This fee goes towards the costs of licensing rights, set building, props and costumes.
This fee DOES NOT cover the costs of the theater.
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Participation Fee Payment Options
Venmo: @Scripps-TheatreArts
Paypal: @scrippstheatrearts
Personal check made out to Scripps Theatre Arts
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The Participation Fee is NON-REFUNDABLE.
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Parents are expected to volunteer in various capacities: set building, backstage assistance, ticket and concession sales, etc.
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High School Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI).