Question about High School Musical on Stage! (PLEASE ANSWER I REALLY NEED IT!!!)

Question:It's about the character of Jack Scott: Is there a set personality for Jack Scott? Can an actor make him into most any personality he chooses? (I'm in experienced at theatre, and I wanna try out for Jack Scott.) Or, will the director determine Jack Scott's personality?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: It's about the character of Jack Scott: Is there a set personality for Jack Scott? Can an actor make him into most any personality he chooses? (I'm in experienced at theatre, and I wanna try out for Jack Scott.) Or, will the director determine Jack Scott's personality?

The actor is required, contractually (by the agreement signed between Disney and the Producer), to embody the character as written in the script. General clauses of this nature usually reads that the theatre will not modify the gender, dialogue, or characterisation of any characters in the script.

A good actor will always bring new ideas and concepts into the rehearsal hall. That is why an actor is hired - Theatre is a very collaborative art. Just simply remember that the playwright(s) WROTE the script, so it is THEIR story, you are just retelling it with respect to the original text.