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Sharpay, played by senior theatre major Chloe Munson, and Ryan, played by junior theatre major Will Thompson, perform "What I've Been Looking For" in their audition for Miss Darbus. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

Gallery: Theatre’s ‘High School Musical’ hits the stage

April 25, 2024 by Sarah Thompson

The Department of Theatre is set to perform High School Musical in the Fulks Theatre this week with shows on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Inspired by the popular Disney movie, High School Musical follows the journey of Troy, Gabriella and their friends as they navigate the challenges of high school while discovering their love for music and theater.

Members of the cheer team strike a pose. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
The cast and cheer team sing and dance on the bleachers. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
Troy, played by senior theatre major Ryan Chu, and Gabriella, played by sophomore theatre major Megan Sloane, sing in the opening act. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

Chad, played by sophomore theatre major James Bradshaw, warns Troy, played by senior theatre major Ryan Chu, about joining the musical. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
Troy, played by senior theatre major Ryan Chu, dances to the song “Get’cha Head In The Game.” (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
Gabriella, played by sophomore theatre major Megan Sloane and Taylor, played by junior theatre major Ella Root, read flashcards. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

Kelsi, played by sophomore theatre major Kinley Schollenbarger, talks to Sharpay, played by senior theatre major Chloe Munson. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
Sharpay, played by senior theatre major Chloe Munson, and Ryan, played by junior theatre major Will Thompson, perform “What I’ve Been Looking For” in their audition for Miss Darbus. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
Gabriella, played by sophomore theatre major Megan Sloane, and Troy, played by senior theatre major Ryan Chu, sing Kelsi’s rendition of the song “What I’ve Been Looking For.” (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

The students of East High practice Miss Darbus’ detention exercise. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
Miss Darbus, played by Melissa Henderson and Coach Bolton, played by Spencer Kasselman, share a brief moment of tension at the end of their argument. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
The students of East High sing and dance to the song, “Stick to the Status Quo.” (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: ACU Theatre, High School Musical, Musical, Theatre

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