Bellevue Hill | Orientation: High School Musical 2: On Stage!
Thu, 30 July
|Cooper Park Community Hall
We warmly welcome ALL young aspiring performers and artists to participate and perform in The Academy program's (ages 12+) next 2026 season production of High School Musical 2! Lead soloists will be auditioned for, however anyone interested is welcome to join the cast.
Time & Location
30 July 2026, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Cooper Park Community Hall, 12 Cooper Park Rd, Bellevue Hill NSW 2023, Australia
About the event
Your first class with The Academy is always free, and it doubles as your general audition.
This is Orientation: the very first workshop of The Academy's High School Musical 2 season, open to new and returning students alike. You will present your prepared song and monologue solo for the creative team while the rest of the group works on a separate activity. This is not a pass or fail screening, it is our introduction to you.
What to prepare:
A 1-1.5 minute up-tempo song or ballad in the spirit of High School Musical 2 (not from the show itself)
A 45-60 second monologue in a similar theme
Dance: no preparation needed, choreography is taught on the day
Please wear clothes and footwear you can move comfortably in. Returning students, feel free to wear your MMC shirt!
Suggested shows for song or monologue inspiration: Grease, Legally Blonde the Musical, Hairspray, Mamma Mia, Mean Girls the Musical, The Prom, Descendants (musicals and films), Camp Rock, Lemonade Mouth, Any contemporary musical (2000s-2020s) with a fun, bold, or identity-driven tone
These are suggestions only. You are welcome to choose material from any show that fits the theme and that you feel most confident performing.
IMPORTANT TIPS: We want to get to know YOU!
Choose something that shows your energy and personality.
The show is about staying true to yourself, so pick material that feels authentic to you.
You do not need to be technically perfect. Show up, give it a go, and have fun with it. We have all season to refine, learn and grow.
Not ready to audition on Day 1? That is okay! The general audition is highly encouraged but we understand nerves are real. If you need a week to find your feet first, we will work with you.
Students who prefer to focus on ensemble rather than audition for a principal role are equally welcome and equally valued.
What you need to know:
Free trial class, no experience needed
Ages 12-18
Everyone who wants to be in the show will be in the show
Show days: Thu–Fri 3–4 Dec (Tech 1, Show 1) & Tue–Wed 8–9 Dec (Tech 2, Show 2), at Zenith Theatre, Chatswood.