Riverside Youth Theatre will hold auditions for High School Musical, the theatrical version of Disney Channel’s hit TV movie musical. Featured in the musical are all your favorite characters from the movie: basketball star Troy and brainy Gabriella, the thespians Sharpay and Ryan, Chad, Taylor, Kelsi, basketball players, the decathlon team, cheerleaders and Ms. Darbus. The theatrical version contains all the songs from the Disney Channel movie plus two new numbers and a High School Musical Megamix.

Auditions will be held on Friday, January 26 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church, Back Building, 3624 Arlington Avenue in Riverside. Be prepared to sing 32 measures of a Broadway or pop song for your audition. You are responsible to provide your own sheet music or Karoake background. A pianist will be provided.

Riverside Youth Theatre is in its seventh season of providing family-friendly entertainment for the growing Inland Empire. The company is distinctive in providing a quality theatrical experience, offers an elementary and teen division, no waiting lists and is affordable. Five musicals will be presented in 2007 including Broadway Meets the Movies, High School Musical, King of the Jungle, Seussical the Musical and Let Heaven and Nature Swing!.

For more information view Riverside Youth Theatre’s website at www.RiversideYouthTheatre.org or call (951) 756-4240.