Cape Fear Regional Theatre

Local In-person Auditions: Sunday, September 21 | 5:00-10:00pm

1707 Owen Drive Fayetteville, NC 28304

by appointment only

Local In-person Callbacks: Monday, September 22 | 5:30-10:00pm

Dance call: 5:30-6:30pm, Appointments: 6:45-10:00pm

1707 Owen Drive Fayetteville, NC 28304

by invitation only

ABOUT THE SHOW: School spirit hits a high note in this energetic, feel-good favorite that’s all about breaking free! When basketball star Troy and shy science whiz Gabriella defy expectations and audition for the spring musical, East High’s social order is thrown into total chaos. Cliques clash, secrets spill, and the “status quo” gets a serious remix. With catchy pop hits, big dance numbers, and a message of friendship and self-expression, Disney’s High School Musical is a sing-along sensation that proves we’re all in this together!

Book by David Simpatico

Songs by Bryan Louiselle, Faye Greenberg, David N. Lawrence, Greg Cham, Matthew Gerrard, Robbie Nevil, Ray Cham, Andrew Seeley, Randy Petersen, Kevin Quinn, Adam Watts, Jamie Houston, Andy Dodd

Music Adapted, Arranged and Produced by Bryan Louiselle

Based on a Disney Channel Original Movie written by Peter Barsocchini

Directed by West Hyler

Choreographed by Lisa “L-Boogie” Bauford

Music Direction by James Clark, Jr.

Important Dates:

Rehearsal Begins: January 6, 2026

Previews: January 29-30, 2026

Opening: January 31, 2026

Closing: February 22, 2026 (with a possible extension thru March 1, 2026)

Rehearsals are from 2:00pm-10:00pm Tuesday-Friday and various times at the weekends. We may rehearse up to 42 hours a week. Your schedule and hours will vary depending on the size of the role.

Pay ranges from $375 per week for local, non-union actors (local is defined as living within 150 miles from CFRT); $500 for out of town, non-union actors. Local teens (Ages 13-19) will receive a one-time stipend of $375. This production is an AEA Single Engagement Agreement Tier C production, and the weekly rate is $757.00 per week, plus per diem, health and pension, and weekly media bump. Housing for out-of-town artists is available.

For video submissions: All video auditions should be emailed to auditions@cfrt.org no later than 5pm on Friday, September 12. Videos should either be submitted via Google Drive, Dropbox, or YouTube link. Please make sure the link is viewable by anyone for easy sharing amongst the team. Please include your headshot, resume, audition form, and conflict calendar in the email along with the show-specific material we are requesting. Reels are not considered a submission. Virtual callbacks will be scheduled for Monday, September 22 between 11:00am-4:00pm EST. If we need to schedule you for a callback appointment, you will receive an email by Wednesday, September 17 at 8pm.

To request an in-person appointment, please email: auditions@cfrt.org with your headshot, resume, and a filled-out AUDITION FORM and CONFLICT CALENDAR (Please bring these forms with you to your appointment!)

What to prepare: Please prepare the song cut and side provided for the role of your choice. If you are interested in more than one track, please only prepare one as time is limited!

See website for more details.