Middle School Performs 'High School Musical'

students will bring Disney’s smash hit movie "High School Musical'' to the stage on May 4 and 5.  More than 50 students cast as jocks, braniacs, thespians, skater dudes, and cheerleaders, will be performing popular songs such as "Start of Something New,'' "Get’cha Head in the Game" and "We’re All in This Together.

Under the direction of Lisa Scarlett, "High School Musical" tells the uplifting story of what happens when students break away from stereotypes and explore new interests.

Jacob Welch and Amelia Murray play Troy and Gabriella, students who cross the lines of their "cliques" and dare to be different. Troy's buddies Chad and Zeke are portrayed by Declan Keeler and John Inman. Michelle Fraser plays Troy's dad, Coach Bolton. Carolyn LaBounty and Delanie Burke play Gabriella's friends Taylor and Kelsi.

Ryan and Sharpay Evans, king and queen of East High's drama productions, are portrayed by Daniel Murphy and Chelsey Deranian.  Ms. Darbus, the drama teacher, is played by Devon White.

Performances will be held at at 7 p.m. Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5. Tickets are $5 and will be sold at the door.