Stage 212 in La Salle to host auditions for ‘Disney’s High School Musical Jr.’

Stage 212 in La Salle announced that auditions for the 2024 Children’s Theater production “Disney’s High School Musical Jr.” will take place at 6 p.m. Friday, June 14, and at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 15, at the theater, 700 First St. in La Salle. Anyone who wishes to audition should attend one.

Callbacks will be at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 15. A full production by children and for children, “Disney’s High School Musical Jr.” is open to all children entering fourth through 10th grade.

Director Nora Maier will cast about 25 children in a variety of lead and supporting roles. Those who audition should come prepared to sing up to 32 bars or 60 seconds of a musical theater song (not a song from the show) and should provide their own backing track (no a cappella). The song must be memorized. A speaker and aux cord will be provided for backing tracks.

A short dance audition will be taught by the choreographer. Those who audition should wear close-toed shoes (crocs, sandals, bare feet or flip-flops will not be allowed) and clothes they feel comfortable dancing in. All will be asked to read from the script. Cuts will be provided at the audition. Those who audition must complete the online registration form at stage212.org before attending.

Rehearsals for “Disney’s High School Musical Jr.” will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, and from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday. Not every actor will be called to every rehearsal. Performances will be from Aug. 8 to 11. For information, visit Stage 212 online at stage212.org or on Facebook.