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Disney's High School Musical at Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts

Dates: 8/1/2026 - 8/9/2026

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Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts


Celebrating 20 years since Disney's High School Musical became a global sensation, this production follows Troy, Gabriella, and the students of East High as they navigate first love, friendships, and self-discovery while juggling classes, basketball games, auditions, and the expectations of their peers. Directed and choreographed by Melissa Crabtree, music directed by Jenny Carter, and featuring all beloved songs including Breaking Free, We're All In This Together, and Get'cha Head in the Game. The cast includes Matthias Goecke as Troy Bolton, Emma Perisho as Gabriella Montez, Claire Pruim Haran as Sharpay Evans, Angelo Bravos as Ryan Evans, and Yahia Nabil as Chad Danforth, among others. Alumni Mike Frale and Holly Baker return as Coach Bolton and Ms. Darbus respectively.

Cast and Creative Team for Disney's High School Musical at Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts

Cast

Dana Cavada
Taylor McKessie
Xander De La Cruz
Zeke Baylor
Fiona Bilkey
Martha Cox
Olivia Sis
Kelsi Nielson
Bruno Diaz
Jack Scott
Bre Auriemme
Ensemble
Amber Bautista
Ensemble
Tabitha Behring
Ensemble
Kameron Conner
Ensemble
Yahia Nabil
Chad Danforth
Isaiah Martin
Ensemble
Angelo Bravos
Ryan Evens
Claire Pruim Haran
Sharpay Evans
Emma Perisho
Gabriella Montez
Matthias Goecke
Troy Bolton
Cailyn Durbin
Ensemble
Nayan Gupta
Ensemble
Claire Johnson
Ensemble
Jenny Palacios
Ensemble
Kayleigh Maher
Ensemble
Holly Baker
Ms Darbus
Mike Frale
Coach Bolton
Elliot Tafoya
Ensemble
Morgan Smith
Ensemble
William Schroader
Ensemble
Emily Rose
Ensemble
Sephine Rivera
Ensemble
Hayley Pieper
Ensemble
Gabrielle Pelayo
Ensemble
Lilith Myers
Ensemble

Creative Team

Jenny Carter
Music Director
Ashley Keys
Associate Director
Emma Johnson
Stage Manager
Ira Cortes
Music Director Apprentice
RJ Cecott
Intimacy Choreographer
Hailey Appelbaum
Assistant Stage Manager
Liam Durbin
Assistant Stage Manager
Phil Seifritz
Scenic Designer
Kacey Wolfgang
Costume Designer
Fiona Bilkey
Hair, Wig, Makeup Designer
John Scrip
Lighting Designer
Rob Reder
Sound Designer
Eddie Sugarman
Prairie Center Assistant Director
Melissa Crabtree
Choreographer
Melissa Crabtree
Director

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