High School Musical

High School Musical took the world by storm in 2006, but what many people don't realize is that high school musicals have been going on for decades. Almost all high schools at one point or another every three to five years put on a musical to showcase the local talent.

High school musicals take local talent of those students within the high school itself, and then put on a musical theatrical performance. Many times, high schools will already be aware of local talent, and therefore choose a program that fits with the talent within the school itself. Every once in a while, just like in the movie, somebody surprises theatrical producers during tryouts.

Tryouts for the musical program are often held well before the program is due to be performed. Students who are interested in theatrical production of almost any kind are welcome to try out or volunteer to help. Although there may only be few lead roles, many high school musicals require quite a few participants in order to make a good show. This means that almost everyone who tries out finds a part within the show itself. Also, there are plenty of other jobs available for students to help with, including lighting, set production, costumes, and many other behind-the-scenes parts that are important in order to put on a good high school musical.

So for those students who do not necessarily want to be in the show themselves, they're welcome to help out. Without the volunteers and the many walk ons, bit parts, and group shots, musicals are just not the same. So whether you are a showcasing talent, or just want to help out, your high school musical is a great place to enjoy camaraderie, theatrical production, and involvement.

Just like in the in the musical, many high schools produce musical plays throughout the years, almost a tradition for many high schools. A welcome addition to regular plays or productions, and something for those who are not sports inclined to become involved with. You don't necessarily have to be the best singer, the best actress, or even want to be in the show itself to become involved. High school musicals offer something for everyone to do from the home ec costume designer, to the technical lighting wizard, all aspects of the musical production are often student run with a few adults to oversee direction.

Even if you're not interested in being a part of the show itself, whether in the background, or the forefront, many theatrical extracurricular activities are paid for by the fees charged for those who want to go to the show. High school musicals offer a chance for many students to become involved in a big production. It may be the first time many of these students get a look at how a real theatrical production is formed, and it often takes more students to run a high school musical, than a typical play so many more students are given the opportunity to become involved.