Typecasting is the second episode of the second season of Disney+ High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. It aired on May 21, 2021.
Synopsis[]
Kourtney, Carlos and Big Red decide to join their friends and audition for on stage roles in "Beauty and the Beast," while Nini experiences FOMO from afar. When new competition shows up to the tryout, Gina tries to shake off some old habits.
Plot[]
The drama students make preparations to audition for the new musical, using the song "Belle." Ricky feels hesitant to participate in the production as a result of Nini's sudden departure, but Miss Jenn recognizes his commitment and awards him the lead role of the Beast. Ashlyn resigns herself to the belief she will be typecast based on her previous role but is surprised to discover she has won the role of Belle. Two weeks after her departure, Nini begins to feel isolated at the performing arts school in Denver. She tries to enliven a classical acting scene with contemporary language, but her teachers are unimpressed and implore her to follow the school's strict guidelines. At East High, new student Lily attempts to befriend the cast, but the drama students are offended by her ill-mannered and pretentious attitude during the audition process. Miss Jenn declines to offer Lily a role in the show, leading her to contact the North High drama department.[1]
Songs[]
Cast[]
- Joshua Bassett as Ricky Bowen
- Olivia Rodrigo as Nini Salazar-Roberts
- Kate Reinders as Miss Jenn
- Sofia Wylie as Gina Porter
- Matt Cornett as E.J. Caswell
- Dara Reneé as Kourtney Greene
- Julia Lester as Ashlyn Caswell
- Frankie A. Rodriguez as Carlos Rodriguez
- Larry Saperstein as Big Red
- Mark St. Cyr as Mr. Mazzara
- Joe Serafini as Seb Matthew-Smith
Guest starring[]
- Olivia Rose Keegan as Lily
- Alexis Nelis as Natalie Bagley
- Amy Tolsky as Big Red's Mom
- Deepti Gupta as Kalyani Patel
- Addison Morgan as Emily Pratt
- Stephani Sosa as Steph
- Michael Flynn as Y.A.C. Instructor
- Spencer McConnell as Freshmen
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