High School Musical 2 Production Dazzles Audiences
03/28/2022
After three "fabulous" performances on March 25-27, there's no doubt that the Highlands High School Cast & Crew of High School Musical 2: On Stage! would have earned Sharpay's coveted "Star Dazzle Award" for their outstanding display of talent and energy on the stage!
The theme of unity and togetherness, the upbeat songs and the intense choreography of Disney’s HSM2 was the perfect way to celebrate Highlands High School's 35th musical production.
"With each passing year, I am humbled to work with these students, and I’m proud to say this was my 12th musical production," said HHS Musical Director Michael Zeiler. "A sincere thanks to the staff, volunteers and donors, without whom we could not have been able to bring this to our community. Above all, I am especially proud of the students' performance. This production required a large ensemble with multiple lead characters, and it was the perfect musical to showcase the talents of our phenomenal students," he said.
This year's show also incorporated several firsts:
Utilized the High School building and baseball fields to pre-record a few scenes and songs "on location" to be used in the production
Involved more of the student body -- the Rams basketball team, cheerleaders, baseball teams and softball teams -- for pre-recorded songs and a Wildcats cheer by the cheerleaders before the performance
Invited 8th graders to audition and be included in the HSM2 ensemble
LEAD ROLES
TROY BOLTON......Jake Peters
RYAN EVANS......Eli Majocha
CHAD DANFORTH......Ian Love
ZEKE BAYLOR......Xander Vivirito
JACK SCOTT......Zach Dunlap
GABRIELLA MONTEZ......Helena Vasey
SHARPAY EVANS......Danielle Guthrie
KELSI NIELSEN......Lily Biernesser
TAYLOR McKESSIE......Maria Fabregas
MARTHA COX......Jaylynn Sobotka
MR. FULTON......Andrew Stanonis