Characters

DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Gabriella Montez

Gabriella Montez is the new student who’s struggling to find her place at East High. She’s a Renaissance woman who doesn’t fully identify with any of the cliques, and so she’s taking her time – and realizing her confidence – along the way. Smart and independent, Gabriella can be shy and vulnerable at times. She comes into her own when she discovers her talent and love for singing with Troy.

Troy Bolton

Troy Bolton, the most popular student at East High, is the star of the basketball team who yearns to be more than what others – especially his dad, Coach Bolton – want him to be. A natural athlete and leader with charm to spare, Troy discovers he loves to sing, but is afraid to admit it to his basketball buddies. 

Sharpay Evans

Sharpay Evans is the dramatic and self- centered star of the school musicals. Between her and Ryan, she’s the alpha twin – over-the-top, demanding, and always “on,” with a flair for the theatrical. This diva knows how to work a crowd.

Ryan Evans

Ryan Evans is Sharpay’s fraternal twin and, like her, he lives to sing, dance, and get loads of attention. Subordinate to his sister, Ryan generally follows Sharpay’s orders and lets her have the spotlight, but he longs to break free from her shadow and assert himself.

Kelsi Nielsen

Kelsi Nielsen, the neo-feminist writer- composer of the winter musical, Juliet and Romeo, possesses a shy demeanor but no tolerance for the egocentric likes of Sharpay. 

Chad Danforth

Chad Danforth, one of Troy’s best friends, is a sports fanatic. Focused on winning the basketball championship, Chad slowly begins to understand that there might be more to life than ball

Zeke Baylor

Zeke Baylor, Troy’s other best buddy, is a basketball player with a sweet side. He has two secrets: a crush on Sharpay and a love for baking!

Taylor Mckessie

Taylor McKessie, the very put-together president of the Science Club, is super-assertive and very intent on Gabriella joining the Science Decathlon team so they can (finally!) win the competition.

Ms. Darbus

Ms. Darbus is East High’s eccentric drama teacher. Passionate and disciplined, she never stops trying to enrich the lives of her students through the wonders of live theater. 

Coach Bolton

Coach Bolton, the stern basketball coach and Troy’s sometimes overbearing dad, lost the big game years ago and wants a second chance through his basketball-star son. 

Martha Cox

Martha Cox, a proud member of the Science Club, possesses a private passion for break dancing. 

Jack Scott
The school announcer with a larger-than-life personality, longs to be a D.J. Look for an actor who will have no problem making this role his own, creating a quirky radio personality with a unique sense of style. 

ENSEMBLE ROLES

These roles will be played by members of the ensemble. The ensemble will make up most of the musical numbers as, Brainiacs, Jocks and Cheerleaders, Skaters, and Rebels.

CATHY
Auditioner who has a big Broadway belt like Ethel Merman.

CYNDRA
Auditioner who is a giant opera-lover. 

JAMES
Comic role of auditioner who is having a bad day.

SUSAN
Auditioner who wants desperately to be a pop star.

KRATNOFF
Member of the Brainiacs who is very opposed to change of any kind.

DRUM MAJOR
Passionate about school pride, she cheers on the Wildcats. Opens the show.

MS. TENNY
East High’s chemistry teacher.

MODERATOR
Moderates the Science Decathlon.

Other ensemble members will form the primary group of performers, telling the story, and creating the world of East High.