International business Mogul Sheila Okonji Ashinze is on yet another journey to break the jinx of impossibilities.
Her involvement with the MOBO awards and her role as the bridge between International artistes and show promoters has not only given her an edge, but has also established her as a force to reckon with within the Nigerian Entertainment Scene.
And now thanks to her team at Kidztrust, High School Musical one of the most successful films that Disney Channel ever produced is coming to Nigeria.
Prepare yourself for the chance to see your favorite movie brought to life on Stage in Lagos, Nigeria.
High School Musical is coming live on Stage “To discover Nigeria’s Troy and Gabriella” Kidztrust CEO Sheila Okonji Ashinze told news men early this week. 
And in a bid to achieve this, Kidztrust has employed the services of prolific chorographer Kaffy, acclaimed Nollywood director Tarilla Thompson and one of Nollywood’s most celebrated acts Stella Damasus to train the young men and women that’ll get cast for the show.
“This is a landmark event, because we are using an entirely Nigerian cast and crew. We had an option to fly in the cast and crew from the US, but I’m about talent discovery and development. So I thought why not come home and search for young Nigerian talents who can play the roles properly and end up building a career for themselves”
Most Nigerian youngsters are familiar with the story of Troy, a popular high school basketball star, and Gabriella, a shy, academically gifted newcomer who discover they share a passion for singing. When they sign up together to audition for the lead roles in the school musical it threatens East High’s rigid social order and sends their peers into uproar.
In a desperate attempt to maintain the status quo, the "jocks", the "brainiacs" and even the drama club regulars, are soon hatching convoluted plots to separate the pair and keep them off stage. However, by defying expectations and taking a chance on their dreams, the couple inspires other students to go public with some surprising hidden talent of their own.
The high octane Nigerian debut scheduled to hold between March and May 2010 will run through Auditions, callbacks, final selections, Rehearsals, training all the way to the show premier which is scheduled for May 27.
‘So far, the response has been good, a lot of people have opened their Hi Fi account in First Bank, and the forms are rolling in’ Murna Odeh a representative of Kidztrust disclosed.
Sponsored by First Bank, at the end of the search the lucky candidates that are crowned Nigeria’s Troy and Gabriella would be taken to the United Kingdom, where they would embark on a life changing theatre arts programme to embark on a career journey in Music, dance, Theatre and the Entertainment Industry
High School Musical is an American televised contemporary musical comedy about Troy, a popular high school basketball star, and Gabriella, a shy, academically gifted newcomer who discover they share a passion for singing. When they sign up together to audition for the lead roles in the school musical it threatens East High’s rigid social order and sends their peers into uproar.
This is the first time ever that audience will be seeing a black Troy and Gabrielle.
19 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
High school Musical Nigeria on stage is an adaptation of the 2006 movie that has become the most successful Disney Channel movie
- High school musical Nigeria is Disney’s latest and most recent teen
property with exclusive license granted to KIDZ trust spearheaded by entertainment entrepreneur Sheila Okonji Ashinze.
- The high octane music and dance contest is looking out to produce Nigeria’s Gabriella and Troy.
- Auditions will be staged in Lagos and Abuja and is open to anyone between the ages of 15-25 and successful contestants will be chosen by a team of celebrity judges.
- The cast of high school musical Nigeria includes industry professionals in the art of singing, dancing and acting.
- The original High school musical is a contemporary musical comedy about Troy and Gabriella.
- The show will be sponsored by First Bank of Nigeria PLC.
- The lucky contestants that are crowned Nigeria Troy and Gabriella would have a chance to further their career in the UK.
- The shortlisted contestants will enter the training booth camp where they will undergo further training and elimination until the HSM cast is complete.
- The High School Musical booth camp will be televised and broadcasted across Nigeria.
- The team at High School Musical on stage includes Kaffy, Stella Damasus, Tarilla Thompson and Emmanuel Ayalogu.
- Authors and critics have described High School Musical as a modern adaptation of Romeo and Juliet.
- High School Musical was originally filmed at East High School located in Salt Lake City Utah
- High School Musical when released in May 2006 recorded a total sales of 1.2 million copies
- Till date, High School Musical is in three parts.
- Throughout the project in Nigeria, there would be a number of giveaways and prizes for all participants
- The High School Musical soundtrack was number one on billboard 200 twice.
- Peculiar to High School Musical are terms like Auditions and Call backs.
- It is speculated that since its release in 2006 till date, High School Musical has been seen by 225 million viewers.
- Kidz Trust is Nigeria’s licensee for High School Musical on stage.
WHO IS DOING WHAT
Owners Disney
4 comment(s):
yes. troy & gabriella would have scholarship to UK. what of others? I mean what's in this for other cast?
High School Musical is very entertaining and the Nigerian Poduction will be a source of inspiration to teeming Nigerian youths.
Where and When will HIgh School Musical be presented to the Public in Lagos. What are the arrangments to purchase tickets?
Yeah ,i agree.what's in it for the other casts. being Ryan or sharpey does not make me a lesser actor.it might just be that i am a versatile actor.
The whole idea of high school musical is fantastic but my problem is the idea of casting and also putting a touch of excellence in it. how could it be said that the one crowned troy and Gabrielle will pursue their career in UK. it sounds so strange. I mean we are talking about acting here. I even feel that the Ryan cast must really be a wonderful actor to act his part and the same for sharpay. so the peculiarity of the character determines how well one acts. this is not a competition that one wins and becomes troy or Gabrielle. one acts and acts well and becomes any cast.
Secondly, what's in it for the cast. Pls dont take advantage of this young ones and just let them actualize your vision without them getting something very tangible in return. but kudos any way
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