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Artistic Team:
Director: Chris Geil
Music Director: Hillary Talken
Choreographer: Kelly Urschel
Audition Information:
Video Audition Submissions: Due Wednesday, January 20th by 3pm
Callbacks: Saturday, January 23rd, 9am - 1pm (specific times will be assigned)
Callback Location:
CYT Studios
6800 West 153rd Street
Overland Park, KS 66223
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Due to Covid-19 restrictions and regulations the cast size will be limited to 30 students.
Character Descriptions:
Emma - Our title character. She is a senior at Highbury Boarding School and considers herself a matchmaker. Smart, fun, and engaged in the lives of those around her, Emma is blind to her own emotions.
Jane Fairfax - A wealthy student from Ohio who is touring Highbury to potentially attend. She seeks fun in all circumstances.
Jeff Knightly - A senior at Highbury. Jeff is studious, serious, and finds Emma's focus on matchmaking a frustrating distraction, but he has feelings for her nonetheless.
Frankie Churchill - Pop star who previously attended Highbury.
Miss Bates - Highbury's Principal. She is frantic, eager to bring more students in, and provides a unique comedic element to our show.
Harriet - A sophomore at Highbury, a friend of Emma's, and Emma's focus for the show. Harriet is not as confident as Emma, and so relies on Emma for direction.
Ashley - Ashley is the arm-candy for Phillip as he runs his Presidential campaign. Ashley dreams of being a famous singer.
Martin - Attends public school. But he works as a Dishwasher/Busboy at this private high shcool. He has feelings for Harriet.
Welcoming Committee - These are three girls from your female ensemble. These should be your student council-type girls. Eager, excited, and involved. (1-2 actors for role).
Philip Elton - Mr. Popular at Highbury. He's running for Student Council President and flirts to get votes. Note: this character doesn't have any solos and would be a great role for a non-singer.
Ensemble - Fun ensemble for students and high school staff.