close and open of curtains - katrina and helarie

tigbali and kupot sa backdrop - mangubat and arnaiz

SCENE 1: new year's eve (nakabutang na ang props daan here)

props:
Microphone - sandrae
Microphone stands - alo
new year's eve banner (ig bali sa backdrop kuhaon) - corbeta
balloons - alfanta
circle table with baso - pintor
christmas lights - ballacar
foil curtain (ig bali sa backdrop kuhaon) - jm
backdrop: black tela

MUSICAL SCRIPT

Narrator: Troy Bolton, the star athlete at a small-town high school, falls for nerdy beauty
Gabriella Montez at a holiday karaoke party. When they return to campus, Troy and Gabriella
audition for the upcoming school musical. Meanwhile, the jealous Sharpay Evans conspires to
squelch their chances. The two must struggle to make it to auditions while also meeting their
existing obligations to the basketball team and the academic decathlon. Let us witness as we
uncover their love story.

(curtain OPEN)

Scene 1: New Year’s Eve Karaoke Party

(Setting: Ski lodge, New Year’s Eve)

[Spotlight on Troy and Gabriella. The party host hands them microphones for an impromptu
karaoke duet.]

Troy: "You sing?"

Gabriella: "Not usually in front of people… but, sure."

Song: "Start of Something New"

Troy: "You’re pretty good."

Gabriella: "So are you. I never thought I’d be doing this tonight."
(Curtain CLOSE)

Narrator: Sometimes, the start of something new feels like magic, a moment that sets your heart
racing and changes everything you thought you knew. But life isn't just about the magic of
beginnings; it's about what happens next.

A few weeks after, reality beckons, and Gabriella finds herself in an unfamiliar school, while Troy
returns to the pressures of being a basketball star. Little do they know, their worlds are about to
collide again—this time in the halls of East High.

—
(curtain OPEN)

SCENE 2: first day east high cafeteria

props:
two boxes - tabay, suquib
backdrop: east high backdrop

Scene 2: First Day at East High

(Setting: East High cafeteria)

[Gabriella enters the school looking lost. Taylor and her friends approach her.]

Taylor: "Hi! You’re Gabriella, right? New girl. You should join us on the Scholastic Decathlon
team. I hear you’re a math whiz."

Gabriella: "Uh, maybe… I’m just trying to blend in."

[Across the cafeteria, Troy and his basketball teammates, including Chad, talk excitedly about
the upcoming championship.]

Chad: "Playoffs are next week, man! You can’t let anything distract you."

Troy: "I know, I’m focused."

[Sharpay and Ryan enter dramatically.]

Sharpay: "Ryan, darling, auditions for the school musical are coming up. We’ll blow them away.
We always do."

Ryan: "Naturally."

(curtain CLOSE)

Narrator: Gabriella, still adjusting to her new school, considered Taylor’s offer to join the
Scholastic Decathlon team. Meanwhile, Troy remained focused on basketball, though
something inside him felt unsettled. Later, they crossed paths in the hallway, both drawn to a
flyer for the school musical auditions. Ms. Darbus overheard and encouraged them to give it a
try. It was a brief moment, but the idea of the musical lingered, sparking an unexpected
possibility.

---

(curtain OPEN)

SCENE 3: audition decision, hallway

props:
locker - sandrae
two boxes - tabay, suquib
backdrop: east high backdrop
Scene 3: The Audition Decision

(Setting: Hallway outside the theater)

[Troy and Gabriella meet while passing through the hallway and notice the flyer for the musical
auditions.]

Troy: "You ever think about trying out?"

Gabriella: "Maybe. But it’s not really my thing. You?"

Troy: "Me? Nah, I sing in the shower, but basketball is my thing."

[Ms. Darbus, the drama teacher, overhears them.]

Ms. Darbus: "You never know until you try, darlings. Auditions are open to everyone!"
(curtain CLOSE)

Narrator: After their brief conversation, Troy and Gabriella decided to give the musical auditions
a try, encouraged by Ms. Darbus’s words. Nervous but determined, they entered the school
auditorium, where Sharpay and Ryan performed confidently, setting a high bar. Troy and
Gabriella waited for their turn, both unsure of what to expect. As they stepped onto the stage,
their nerves tightened, but they knew there was no turning back. The weight of the moment
hung in the air as they began their audition.

---

SCENE 4: auditions, audition room

props:
piano prop and table - pintor, corbeta
guitar - jm
socio standee - sandrae
circle table - alfanta
microphones (itunol ilang honey) - wazhiel
backdrop: black tela

Scene 4

(curtain OPEN)
Song: What I've been looking for (Sharpay & Ryan)

Ms. Darbus: "Amazing work for the Evans! That’s what I expect to see from the best."

Sharpay: "We nailed it, Ryan. No competition."

Ryan: “That’s great, sis, although…....those two birdies seem to differ.”

[Troy and Gabriella peeks from the corner, waiting to enter for their turn, nervous, as the Evans
exit the stage, Sharpay gives them a glare.]

Ms. Darbus: "Don’t just keep standing there. Go on stage!"

Song: "What I’ve Been Looking For (Reprise)"

Ms. Darbus: "Mr. Bolton, Ms. Montez, and the Evans. All of you are getting a callback. Well
done.”
Narrator: Filled with joy and accomplishment, Gabriella and Troy couldn’t believe they had
earned a place in the musical. Despite their initial hesitation and conflicting priorities, they were
both relieved and excited to have taken the leap. For the first time, they felt a sense of pride in
pursuing something outside their usual worlds. However, Sharpay and Ryan were furious at the
unexpected results, their egos bruised by the newcomers' success.

---

(curtain OPEN)

SCENE 5: friend’s interference (gym and lib)

props:
basketballs (itunol sa casts) - jm
two boxes - tabay, suquib
pom poms (ibutang sa boxes) - wazhiel
basketball ring - sandrae
backdrop: east high backdrop

Scene 5: Friends’ Interference

(Setting: Gym and library)

[Troy talks with Chad after basketball practice.]

Chad: "Troy, man, this musical thing is a distraction. You’re the captain. Focus on the game!"

Troy: "I don’t know, Chad. I think I want to do both."

Chad (to Troy): "Basketball players don’t do musicals, dude."

Song: “Getcha head in the game”

(curtain CLOSE)
———————

(curtain OPEN)

[Meanwhile, Taylor talks to Gabriella in the library.]

Taylor: "Gabriella, the Scholastic Decathlon is right around the corner. We need to focus. This
musical thing isn’t you."
Gabriella: "I like both…"

Song: "Song: "Stick to the Status Quo"

plus Quiet by Sharpay

(curtain CLOSE)

Narrator: Troy couldn’t ignore Chad’s insistence that basketball was his priority, while Gabriella
wrestled with Taylor’s advice to focus solely on the Scholastic Decathlon. Each friend’s
perspective seemed to pull them in different directions. The conflict between their passions felt
more intense than ever, and neither knew how to balance it all. It was clear they had a tough
choice ahead.

---

(curtain OPEN)

SCENE 6: sharpay’s sabotage, hallway

props:
locker - sandrae
chair bop to the top (islide ig atras ni honey) - wazhiel
table with piano - pintor, corbeta
backdrop: east high backdrop

Scene 6: Sharpay’s Sabotage

(Setting: Hallway outside the theater)

[Sharpay overhears Troy and Gabriella talking, both of which are practicing and singing for their
callback.] [They’re practicing “Breaking Free” with Kelsey.]

Ryan: “Not gonna lie, they sound good.”

Sharpay: "Ugh! Ryan, we need to take them down. Troy Bolton can’t be in the musical. He
belongs on the basketball court."
Ryan: “And how are we going to do that exactly?”

[The two walks out of the scene with a smile on Sharpay’s face. They both go to their callback
performance, attempting to impress everyone.]

Song: Bop to the Top

(curtain CLOSE)

Narrator: As Troy and Gabriella prepared for their callback, they were balancing the pressures
of their other commitments. While they were eager to make it work, Sharpay overheard their
conversation and immediately began scheming to take them down. Furious that Troy was
diverting his attention from basketball, Sharpay decided to sabotage their chances in the
musical. With Ryan’s reluctant support, she plotted to ensure Troy would stay focused on the
court. As the callback approached, the tension between them all grew, setting the stage for an
inevitable conflict.

---
(curtain OPEN)

SCENE 7: call back and conflict

props:
piano prop - pintor, corbeta
moon - jm
socio standee - sandrae
back drop: black tela

Scene 7: The Callback and Conflict

(Setting: School gym and auditorium)

Ms. Darbus: "And now, Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez!"

[Troy and Gabriella rush to the callback after competing in their respective events. They barely
make it.]

Song: "Breaking Free"

(curtain CLOSE)

Narrator: Several months passed, it's now summer break and the kids of East High are out for
some fun in the sun. Troy and Gabriella gained some reputation from their wonderful
performance. And Sharpay also has gained some new “respect” for Troy Bolton, so she lets him
work at her family’s fabulous farm, but doesn't realise she has an ulterior motive for hiring him.
Luckily, some of his fellow Wildcats have jobs there as well.

---
(curtain OPEN)
SCENE 8: summer camp
props:
grass - ballacar
fences - tabay
backdrop: white tela with printed grass

Scene 8: Summer Camp

Troy: Did you apply for a job already?
Gabriella: Been looking for one.
Troy: I was accepted into a farm in the countryside. I recommended the group!

Song: FABULOUS

[Sharpay singing FABULOUS and saw the whole wildcats coming at the end of the song)

Sharpay: Ahhhh!!! (basta shagit ni)

[Mr. Faulton running towards Sharpay]

Sharpay: What are they doing here?! The whole wildcats?!

Mr. Faulton: You told me to hire Troy Bolton whatever it takes.

Sharpay throws a tantrum and screams in anger. Ryan notices this and cant help but smirk and
feel disgust to her behavior.]

Ryan: “Seriously? Are you still not over with this? That’s it, you’re on your own now, ‘dear
sister’.”
(curtain CLOSE)

Narration: The Wildcats quickly settled into the summer camp farm, finding joy in the rustic
setting, much to Sharpay’s dismay. While Troy and Gabriella bonded over shared tasks and the
charm of the countryside, Sharpay fumed, plotting how to regain control of her summer
spotlight. Meanwhile, Kelsey, inspired by the camp’s peaceful ambiance, composed a heartfelt
song and invited Troy and Gabriella to help bring it to life, setting the stage for unexpected
musical collaborations and brewing tensions.

---

(curtain OPEN)

SCENE 9: you're inside me practice, kitchen

props:
table and piano - pintor, corbeta
socio standee - sandrae
guitar - jm
backdrop: black tela

Scene 9

(Setting: Inside the kitchen)

Kelsey: There will be a music fest!

Song: You're the music in me practice

[Inside the practice room with piano

[Sharpay interrupts their practice]

Sharpay: We're going to perform together!

Troy: Sharpay—
Sharpay: But you promised! You promised, Troy.

Song: You're the music in me (reprise)

[Gabriella saw it all and was hurt

Narration: As the Wildcats poured their energy into rehearsals, Troy and Gabriella’s duet
brought Kelsey’s song to life, capturing the spirit of the group. But the moment turned
bittersweet when Gabriella arrived, her excitement fading as she watched Troy sing with
Sharpay, feeling a growing distance between them.

(curtain CLOSE)

(curtain OPEN)

SCENE 10: Gabriella and Troy break

props:
fences - tabay
grass - ballacar
circle table with bag - alfanta
backdrop: white tela with grassy print

Scene 10: Troy and Gabriella break up

(Setting: Late at night outside the farm, Troy and Gabriella are talking.)
Gabriella: You've been very engaged with her since the start of summer.
Troy: It's for the scholarship.
Gabriella: Yeah! Yeah! For the scholarship! How about me?! When will you see me again?!

Song: Gotta go my own way

(curtain CLOSE)

Narration: The quiet of the summer night was shattered as Gabriella confronted Troy, her voice
trembling with heartbreak. Their once-strong connection had been overshadowed by his
growing focus on Sharpay and the scholarship, leaving Gabriella feeling invisible. Her parting
words echoed as she walked away, singing of her need to find herself again. Left alone, Troy
wandered into the grassy field under the moonlight, grappling with the weight of her absence.
Conflicted and hurt, he poured his frustration into a determined anthem, vowing to reclaim his
purpose and the parts of himself he felt slipping away.

(curtain OPEN)

SCENE 11: bet on it

(same sa 11)
golf - jm
grass - ballacar
fence - tabay

Scene 11; Troy being hurt by Gabriella's absence.

Song: Bet on it

Troy: Gabriella…

(curtain CLOSE)

Narration: As the night deepened, Troy wrestled with the emptiness left by Gabriella’s departure,
his emotions spilling out into the open field as he sang, determined to find clarity amidst the
chaos. Days passed, and the much-anticipated Music Fest arrived, the stage buzzing with
anticipation. Troy took the spotlight, singing with all his heart, the lyrics a reflection of his longing
and hope.

SCENE 12: musical fest

props:
piano prop - pintor, corbeta
led candles - jyll
moon - jm
backdrop: black tela

Scene 12: Musical Fest

(Setting: Music Fest Stage)
[Troy singing his part of Everyday, then Gabriella will appear from the back.]

[All casts will join singing (kamo na bahala tunga² sa parts)]

Troy: You're back! I'm sorry…I have something to ask you…Will you become my partner for our
upcoming prom?
Song: Can I have this dance? (1st half)
(curtain CLOSE)
Narration: An apology is more than just words; it’s an acknowledgment of hurt and a step toward
making things right. It doesn’t erase the past, but it can mend the present. True apologies come
with sincerity and the willingness to change. For Troy, asking Gabriella to be his prom partner
was his way of showing he wanted to make things right. Sometimes, a simple gesture—like a
dance or a promise—can speak louder than words ever could.
(curtain OPEN)

SCENE 14: prom, can i have this dance

props:
balloons - alfanta
two boxes - tabay, suquib
basketball ring - ballacar
backdrop: east high backdrop
Scene 14: [Prom Scene]

(Gabriella sitting alone on a bench while Troy, struggling from the busyness of the crowd, tries to
slowly approach her.)

Taylor: “Where’s your boyfriend?”

Gabriella: (chuckles and flustered) “Haha Taylor…He’s not my-”

(Taylor then spots him from the crowd and she points Gabriella to him.)

Taylor: “Isnt that him? Weeeeell….I guess I’ll leave you to it!”

(Gabriella then smiles at the sight of him and they gleefully danced with love in their eyes)
Song: Can I have this dance (other half)

(After the dance, Troy and Gabriella stared at each other for a while until the emcee announced
the King and Queen of the night.)

Emcee/Host: “Well, well, well folks! Ain’t that such a short and sweet romantic sway, right?
(chuckles) Anyway, this is what you’ve been waiting for, the King and Queen of this prom night
will be……”

(The crowd is holding their breath, except for Sharpay. She is expecting that she will be crowned
again this year so she displayed some pride and content in her eyes. Although to her dismay, it
wasn’t her.)

Emcee/Host: “Mr. Bolton and Ms. Montez! C’mon right here! Give ‘em a clap of hands, folks!”

(The crowd claps while Gabriella and Troy is then crowned in front. Sharpay then slowly
approaches them at the end of the coronation.)

Sharpay: “Well I was expecting to be crowned again this year but…….well done. And to you,
Troy……that crown really suits you, my sweet prince.”

(Sharpay then shakes Gabriella’s hand and then Troy’s, then walks away.)

Ryan: “Wooow, I did not expect that from you! Of all people!” (chuckles)
Sharpay: “Hush, Ryan. I just found someone else to love.…..ME!”

(Sharpay then walks away with pride, and Ryan just shrugs.)

(Crowd cheers as they are about to do their final dance.)

Song: We’re all in this together