THE WAY HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3 SHOULD BE!
Cast:
Zac Efron as Troy Bolton
Vanessa Hudgens as Gabriella Montez
Corbin Bleu as Chad Danforth
Mo'nique Coleman as Taylor McKessie
Lucas Grabeel as Ryan Evans
Ashley Tisdale as Sharpay Evans
Cassie Steele as Brenna Michaels
Johnny Depp as Mr. Binglah
Elijah Kelly as AJ Jackson
Jamie Lynn Spears as Allessandra De'ellacourt
Kate Winslet as Alyssa Blingah
ACT ONE:
SCENE ONE:
Setting: Outside East High. The students are crowding around the doors.
Backround Music: Kelsi singing "You Are The Music In me" opening.
Camera Angle: Zooming over all the students flashes HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3. Zoom down into the students to the front of the herd.
Students: Troy and Gabriella are standing holding hands in the front of the herd. Chad is standing next to Troy flashing dirty looks at Taylor who is standing next to Gabriella. Behind them is all the East High Students.
TROY
Its our last year here.
GABRIELLA
Our summer was crazy.
Troy crosses to face Gabriella.
TROY
But we made it.
Troy and Gabriella kiss.
CHAD
Get a room.
Chad flashes Taylor a dirty look.
TAYLOR
Neanderthal.
CHAD
Smartass.
A loud bell rang out over the students. The doors flew open and HURRAY came from the crowd. The all leaped into school. Sharpay and Ryan strutted. Ryan was saying his greetings and giving high fives to all of the wildcats. Sharpay just looked at him.
SHARPAY
Look at these freshman, Ryan.
RYAN
Hey dude.
SHARPAY
Ryan, aren't you listening?
RYAN
(Walking away with Jason)
Not really.
Sharpay stomps her foot and keeps walking bumping into BRENNA.
BRENNA
Watch it.
SHARPAY
Excuse you? Who are you?
BRENNA
I'm Brenna. New here.
SHARPAY
(popping gum)
Well, get one thing straight. That board.
Sharpay points to the drama board.
SHARPAY
Is mine. Got it?
Brenna struts over and writes her name down. Sharpay gasps and storms off.
BRENNA
Whose in control now?
Chad walks by.
BRENNA
(whisper)
Hello big boy.
Brenna follows Chad shadly off. AJ walks in holding a folder as a bell rings.
AJ
CRAP!
AJ runs off and the hall is completely silent.
END OF SCENE ONE
SCENE TWO:
Setting: Mrs. Darbus' room filled with students.
Camera Angle: Surfing around the room to the back of the room.
Students: Most of the seniors are there. They sit attentively waiting.
TROY
Where's Darbus?
CHAD
I heard she was fired.
The door to the back room opened and MR. BLINGAH walks into the classroom.
BLINGAH
Hello Class.
TROY
Who are you?
BLINGAH
Mr. Blingah; the new drama studies teacher here.
SHARPAY
I'm Sharpay Evans. I'm a star, Mr. Blingah.
TAYLOR
What happened to Darbus?
BLINGAH
She was sent away.
Class becomes emorsed in side chatter.
JASON
Where was she sent away?
BLINGAH
Mental hospital. Now, I realize I'm new along with two other students. AJ Jackson and Brenna Michaels.
BRENNA
Hey. I'm Brenna Michaels.
CHAD
(Loud Whisper)
Hottie.
The class laughed. Taylor's mouth dropped.
AJ
(moon walks to the front of the class)
I'm AJ. I'm here to lead the basketball team to victory.
CHAD
That would be my man Troy, dude, spots taken.
AJ
We'll just see at tryouts.
AJ throws basketball at Troy. Troy gives Chad a worried look.
GABRIELLA
I would just like to be the first to say. Welcome to East High.
The class groaned. The bell rang and all filed out. As Ryan walked out he bumped into Mr. Blingah and dropped his books.
RYAN
Sorry.
BLINGAH
Don't be. Let me help.
They both had their hand on one book and looked at eachother. Ryan quickly snatched the book and held it close to himself.
RYAN
I have to go.
BLINGAH
Alright.
END OF SCENE TWO
SCENE THREE
Setting: East High Hallway.
Camera Angle: Focused on Troy's locker.
Students: Troy and Gabriella walk in and stand at Troy's locker.
TROY
This year is going to be big. No Darbus, New Students, along with the occasional lunch at Friendly's.
GABRIELLA
I'm worried for you, Troy. I need my basketball stud.
TROY
This AJ kid just said that to psych me out. I'll be fully on my game. But I gotta jet. I have Calc.
GABRIELLA
Alright. Bye.
Gabrielle and Troy kissed as he ran off. Gabriella turned around and there stood AJ.
AJ
Hello Gorgeous.
GABRIELLA
I prefer Gabriella. Thanks.
AJ
Exotic.
GABRIELLA
So not exotic. Its just Spanish.
AJ
Hola bella.
GABRIELLA
I know what you're doing. You're hitting on me because of Troy. You want to psych me out.
AJ
You think. Open your locker.
Gabriella darted to her locker and opened it. Inside there was a note.
GABRIELLA
Love letters are so old.
AJ
Read it later.
AJ walked away. Gabriella looked at the letter and shoved it in her pocket.
GABRIELLA
He's such a creep.
Gabriella turned around and there was Ryan. She hugged him.
RYAN
I missed you after the Lava Springs job ended.
GABRIELLA
We should have hung out.
RYAN
I've got to tell you something but you can't tell anyone.
Taylor watches from around the corner.
GABRIELLA
Ryan you look worried! Everything OK?
RYAN
It'll be in two seconds. I'm gay.
GABRIELLA
Loud
WHAT?!
RYAN
Don't tell anyone.
GABRIELLA
I promise. We'll walk and talk about this to US HISTORY 2.
They walked away holding history books.
END OF SCENE THREE
SCENE FOUR
Setting: Mr. Blingah's Room.
Camera Angle: Start focus on Mr. Blingah giving a lecture and motion over the class.
Students: Sharpay and Ryan sit one in front of the other. Brenna sits in the front row smirking. The rest of the room is filled with random wildcats.
BLINGAH
For this year's winter musical. We will not be doing an original composition. This year we will be doing, HAIRSPRAY!
The class went into uproarious cheer.
SHARPAY
We all know which part I will get!
BRENNA
Smirking
Did you ever think someone else could be the fat, self concious mom?
SHARPAY
Excuse me?
BRENNA
You heard me.
RYAN
Guys, calm down.
SHARPAY
Well at least I didn't fly in from Sluttown.
BRENNA
You are never going to call me that again!
Brenna got up and jogged to Sharpay and pulled her out of her chair by her hair. They started pulling hair, and clawing at each other. Ryan pulled them apart.
BLINGAH
This is theatre class. Save the scenes for the stage.
BRENNA
You better watch your back. You're gay brother won't be around forever.
The bell rang. Sharpay looked at Ryan. Ryan looked upset.
SHARPAY
Ignore her, Ry.
RYAN
People who don't even know. They know.
SHARPAY
Well maybe its time you just own up and face fact. You're gay and you need to start being yourself.
Sharpay was the last to leave. Ryan looked at his watch and snatched up his stuff.
BLINGAH
Ryan, are you alright?
RYAN
I'm fine. Why?
BLINGAH
Just wondering you seemed upset. Thanks for breaking up the fight.
RYAN
I wanted to learn from a great teacher.
BLINGAH
Get to your next class. Talk to me after school and I'll tell you what I was supposed to teach.
Ryan walked out of the room. Mr. Blingah watched him leave.
END OF SCENE FOUR.
SCENE FIVE
Setting: Gym
Camera Angle: Centered on BBALL Team
Students: All team practicing. Coach Bolton walks in with AJ
CHAD
Here's the competition.
TROY
No worries.
BOLTON
Let's get to welcoming the newest person to try out, AJ Jackson.
AJ
I'm here to dominate.
Dribbles and shoots from half court.
TROY
whisper
Woah.
CHAD
You got this.
JASON
Don't worry about it.
BOLTON
Son, get up here, AJ wants to be captain so he's gotta face off with you. Half court, boy.
Troy walks half court dribbles, and shoots. He makes it.
AJ
3 large steps back
I got this.
Slides the ball behind his back and shoots. He makes it.
JASON
You can do it Troy.
TEAM
Get'cha head in the game!
Troy takes three steps and prays for two seconds. He shoots, and misses. The team groans.
BOLTON
Troy, get'cha head in the game. You can beat him.
AJ
Too bad I already won.
CHAD
He'll get another try.
AJ
I've won!
JASON
Shove it narbo.
TROY
Guys I lost. Good luck on making captain. I'm hitting the showers.
Troy walked toward the door starting to undress by stripping of his shirt.
AJ
Ready to practice!
The team looked at him dirtily.
END OF SCENE FIVE
SCENE SIX
Setting: Door outside locker room.
Camera Angle: Focused on Door
Students: You see Troy in the Door window. The doors fly open and he's very angry. The camera follows him as Gabriella walks down one way. She steps in front of them and he hugs her tightly.
TROY
I can never lose you.
GABRIELLA
What's going on Troy?
TROY
AJ made captain.
GABRIELLA
I'm sorry.
TROY
I'm done with team.
GABRIELLA
You can't! What about scholarships and college?
TROY
I have you. We can do the singing thing again.
GABRIELLA
I thought you hated to sing.
TROY
Not with you, remember, kindergarten.
Troy crosses and stands behind Gabrilla. He sticks his hands in the pockets of her sweatshirt.
GABRIELLA
You're so warm. I feel so safe.
Troy pulls the letter our of Gabriella's pocket and looks at it.
TROY
To Gabriella, Love AJ.
Troy opened the letter and read it.
TROY
Since I saw you in homeroom two seconds ago. I knew you were going to be the one. The one I want. Forever. Meet me at 3 in the Cafeteria Lounge; reserved for teachers only. So Gabriella, what does this mean?
GABRIELLA
I didn't even open it.
TROY
We're you going to?
GABRIELLA
NO!
TROY
Why'd you keep it?
GABRIELLA
I must have...stuffed it there by mistake.
TROY
Whatever.
Troy crumples it up and throws it at her feet.
TROY
So much for us being back.
Troy walked away punching lockers.
END OF SCENE SIX.
SCENE SEVEN
Setting: Mr. Blingah's Classroom
Camera Angle: Focused on Mr. Blingah erasing chalkboard but camera shifts toward door as...
Students: Ryan stumbles pushed in by Sharpay.
BLINGAH
Ryan, you actually came.
RYAN
Nervous
Yeah. I'm here.
BLINGAH
Well, what scene should we do first?
RYAN
Sitting Down
You can pick.
BLINGAH
How about the lovemaking scene?
RYAN
Akward
Fine.
Blingah opened the book and turned to the page and read aloud:
BLINGAH
Terrence. Here in this woods tonight.
If they don't find us here.
I want my first to be with you.
RYAN
But dearest Alexander we would banned
Exiled from our homes and familys.
BLINGAH
I don't care about any of it.
Blingah slammed his book shut.
BLINGAH
And then there is alot of stage directions about sex between two males.
RYAN
Mr. Blingah. I didn't need help. I wanted to see you.
Ryan walked closer to him slowly. They both leaned in and akwardly kissed. The camera focuses on the door as CHAD walks by and sees.
END OF SCENE SEVEN
SCENE EIGHT
SETTING: The Hallway. Empty.
Camera Angle: Focused down the hall.
Students: Chad enters from the right walking at a fast pace down the hall.
CHAD
I didn't just see that.
He turns to face his locker.
CHAD
Whatever just happened...I didn't just see Ryan kiss...what the hell?!
He opens his locker. Troy enters running down the hall and screaming. He sees Chad and walks over.
CHAD
You aren't going to believe what I just saw.
TROY
What?
CHAD
Ryan was kissing Mr. Blingah.
Kelsi entered in a hurry to get to musical auditions. Troy stopped her and looked at her.
KELSI
Hey Troy. Where's Gabriella?
TROY
With AJ probably. Did you hear?
KELSI
About what?
TROY
Ryan kissed Mr. Blingah. Mum's the word.
Troy vamped down the hallway. Kelsi ducked into the girls room. Inside was Taylor comforting Gabriella who was in tears. Sharpay was walking out of a bathroom stall.
KELSI
What's wrong Gabriella?
GABRIELLA
Troy dumped me over a note from AJ that I accidentally kept.
SHARPAY
Sarcastically
I'm so sorry Gabriella.
Sharpay walked out of the bathroom. Kelsi sat on the row of sinks.
KELSI
You aren't going to believe what I just heard.
TAYLOR
Spill it girl.
KELSI
Ryan and Mr. Blingah we're kissing.
GABRIELLA
Who told you that?
KELSI
Troy.
GABRIELLA
NO!
SCENE NINE
Setting: Auditiorium
Camera Angle: Following Ryan in.
Students: People are scattered across auditorium. Mr. Blingah sits in front. Ryan walks in and people stare at him.
RYAN
What'd I do?
SHARPAY
Ry, you're late. The auditions.
RYAN
Sorry I got hung up.
BOY
By who? Mister Well Hung.
The entire auditorium laughed. Sharpay looked around desperately. Ryan ran into the hall. Sharpay followed. Gabriella ran and hid behind a row of lockers.
RYAN
Why are they laughing?
SHARPAY
Did you kiss Mr. Blingah?
RYAN
Yes, Shar, it was so magical.
Ryan looks at her blankly.
RYAN
How'd you know?
SHARPAY
Chad saw and told Troy, and Troy told Kelsi, and Kelsi told Taylor, Gabriella, and myself.
RYAN
This can't be happening.
Gabriella came out from behind the lockers.
GABRIELLA
It is. I couldn't believe it myself.
RYAN
You guys are here for me though.
SHARPAY and GABRIELLA
Totally.
They strut themselves back into the auditorium.
BLINGAH
Brenna!
Brenna sings and dances.
GABRIELLA
She's good.
RYAN
Really good.
SHARPAY
Nobody steals my show.
Fade into black.
END OF SCENE NINE
SCENE TEN
Setting: Cafeteria
Camera Angle: Focused on the Drama Club table.
Students: Kelsi, Ryan, and a few other students sit working in notebooks. Sharpay stands over the railing and cowers over the cliques below.
SHARPAY
This is not what I want. This is not what I--
RYAN
Shar! We did that last year.
SHARPAY
I know. That girl has got me all confused.
KELSI
Maybe you're like Snaps Ortega on Bel-Air when she suddenly...
SHARPAY
This is hatred not sexual tension.
BOY
Maybe you're distracted about the rumors with Ryan.
RYAN
Those rumors aren't true.
GIRL
Troy Bolton wouldn't lie like that.
Brenna approaches and the table and goes to sit.
SHARPAY
This is for serious drama club members only.
BRENNA
I'm very serious about getting Amber in this production. Besides your audition blew chunks.
RYAN
Excuse me? Our audition was flawless!
SHARPAY
Ryan, you're not helping the fight against the gay rumors.
RYAN
Sorry.
BRENNA
You're just a has been who has never been.
Sharpay jumped out of her chair and pushed Brenna until she hit the railing, but kept pushing. Brenna toppled over the railing and fell into a table below. Lying motionless. Everyone in the cafeteria ran toward her. Mr. Blingah rushes to check pulse and scene of action. Sharpay still was looking down in shock of what she had just done.
BLINGAH
We need an ambulance! Now!
END OF SCENE TEN
SCENE ELEVEN
Setting: Outside East High. Brenna is being rolled into an ambulance.
Camera Angle: Behind ambulance watching them load Brenna on. Camera turns to focus on the students.
Students: Sharpay is out in front crying. Ryan is comforting her. Mr. Blingah looks at Ryan and their eyes meet. They both look away. Everyone is crowded around Sharpay.
SCHOOL REPORTER
Did you mean to kill her?
SHARPAY
I killed her?
SCHOOL REPORTER
That is what no...
PRINCIPAL
This interview is over. Sharpay my office, now. The rest of you, back to lunch!
The students all file into the school. The Principal leads Sharpay to his office. Her parents are sitting there.
PRINCIPAL
Have a seat, Sharpay.
Sharpay sits.
MS. EVANS
What is all the hubbaloo about?
PRINCIPAL
Today, you're daughter killed one of our students.
SHARPAY
I didn't mean to kill her, even push her at that. She provoked me.
PRINCIPAL
It doesn't change what happened, Miss Evans.
MR. EVANS
How much will it take for this to go away and for Sharpay to get her life back?
PRINCIPAL
A girls life was taken, Mr. Evans, this doesn't just go away.
SHARPAY
I didn't mean to do it! Seriously.
PRINCIPAL
Accident or not you need to accept the consequences.
MS. EVANS
It is the first day of the new term. Consequences can wait another three months.
PRINCIPAL
Ms. Evans, we need to follow this now.
MR. EVANS
My daughter didn't mean to do it so she doesn't deserve consequences.
PRINCIPAL
Yes she does.
SHARPAY
Mr. Takiyama what are the consequences?
PRINCIPAL
Sharpay is expelled from East High.
Sharpay felt her eyes swell and started to cry. She ran out of the office. She leaned against the door and heard her parents arguing with the Principal. Sharpay ran out of the office.
SECRETARY
Sharpay! Sharpay!
Sharpay just kept running.
END OF SCENE ELEVEN
SCENE TWELVE
Setting: Hallway
Camera Angle: Focused on the middle of the hall.
Students: Troy, Chad, and Jason are walking down the hall. Gabriella and Taylor are walking opposite going up the hallway. Sharpay is cleaning out her locker. Ryan is trying to console her. AJ is at his locker.
TROY
I can't believe Sharpay killed Brenna.
CHAD
I can't believe she's getting expelled for it. It was not her fault.
Troy and Gabriella's eyes meet across the hall. Troy shakes his head at her and looks away. Troy stops at his locker and flicks it open. The guys surrond him.
JASON
Why not just beat AJ up?
CHAD
Troy doesn't have to prove Gabriella is his. He already kicked her to the curb. I'm still worried about not being able to get to know the sexy newly dead chick.
TROY
Jason is right.
Chad and Jason look at eachother.
CHAD
You can't do it. You'll get kicked off the team.
TROY
I quit the team, remember?
JASON
Just get AJ to punch first.
CHAD
You can't seriously support this.
JASON
Hello!! I suggested it.
TROY
I'll see you guys in detention.
Troy walked up to AJ. Camera switches to focus on Gabriella and Taylor across the hall.
TAYLOR
I have a bad feeling.
GABRIELLA
Why? They're just talking. Maybe they're friends.
TAYLOR
Hello? Wake up! You're ex and the one that made you break up are talking. Some blood will be shed.
GABRIELLA
Troy can do what he wants.
Camera turns back to focus on AJ and Troy.
AJ
Gabriella can choose between us.
TROY
She's mine. Back off.
AJ
You dumped her. She's open terriority.
TROY
I still love her.
AJ
Doesn't mean she does?
Troy throws his stuff down and punches AJ. Soon its a brawl. Gabriella ran over and pulled Troy off AJ. Chad pulled AJ off. Mr. Blingah runs out of this room to the group.
BLINGAH
My room now.
They all disperse. Troy and AJ head to Blingah's room
END OF SCENE TWELVE
SCENE THIRTEEN
Setting: Ryan and Sharpay's bedroom.
Camera Angle: Focused on Ryan and Sharpay's beds
Students: Ryan and Sharpay are lying on their beds.
SHARPAY
Believe it Ry. I was expelled from East High.
RYAN
Does that mean you have to go to Upper West High. With those innercity kids that move there from like Boston.
SHARPAY
Oh yes. I need to go to school with the Urban Kidz.
Sharpay's mom and dad rush into her room.
SHARPAY
Did you come to drop the Upper West bomb on my life?
MRS EVANS
Oh god, honey, no. We would never send you there.
MR EVANS
We're going to be sending you to the Dramma Scuola in L'Italia!
RYAN
Translation. We don't speak dweeb.
MRS EVANS
It is a prestigious drama school.
SHARPAY
New York? Tornoto? Los Angles?
MRS EVANS
Milan!
Mr and Mrs Evans give big smiles at Sharpay.
SHARPAY
That is halfway across the country.
Ryan turned and whispered in Sharpay's ear.
RYAN
Whisper
Italian Boys.
SHARPAY
When do I leave!!!
MRS EVANS
Splendid!
MR EVANS
You'll leave tommorrow. Meanwhile, we'll be getting a little itlaian girl. She speaks fluent english, and very beautiful. Great for you son.
RYAN
Yeah Dad.
Ryan's phone rang. Ryan walked out onto the balcony.
RYAN
Hello?
Screen splits and Blingah appears on other side.
BLINGAH
Where can I meet you?
RYAN
Lava Springs; 20 minutes.
Ryan clicks the phone shut.
END OF SCENE THIRTEEN
SCENE FOURTEEN
Setting: Lava Springs Poool
Camera Angle: Focused on the empty calm water. It becomes instantly distilled by splashes.
Students: Mr. Blingah and Ryan jump into the pool. they are lounging.
RYAN
Chad saw us kiss.
BLINGAH
I know.
RYAN
Won't people wonder what's going on?
BLINGAH
I know. That is why I decided no more school affairs. Everything has to be off campus.
RYAN
Like Lava Springs?
Ryan leans in and kisses Mr. Blingah's lips.
BLINGAH
Hotel rooms?
Blingah pecks Ryan.
RYAN
You're place.
BLINGAH
Not my place. We can't do anything there.
RYAN
Why? Afraid you're bachelor pad isn't good enough for this hip teen?
BLINGAH
It isn't that.
RYAN
What is it then, Colby?!
BLINGAH
I'm married!
RYAN
Oh my god.
Ryan climbs out of the pool.
RYAN
You used me for my teenage butt. Well watch it leave. And in class don't even bother looking at me you low life.
Ryan snatches his towel and clothes and storms off.
END OF SCENE FOURTEEN
SCENE FIFTEEN
Setting: The next day at East High. Its the hallway bustling.
Camera angle: Focused down the center of the hallway.
Students: Troy, Chad, and Jason are at Chad's locker. AJ is talking to Mr. Blingah about an assignment he missed. Taylor and Gabriella are talking in the middle of the hall. Allessandra and Ryan walk into the hall. Camera focus on Allessandra and Ryan.
RYAN
This is basically the main hallway. You have my sisters old locker.
Ryan points to the pink locker with a gold star on it.
ALLESSANDRA
Your sister had a huge ego.
RYAN
The biggest.
Ryan looks over at Mr. Blingah who is looking back. While Ryan is trapped in the stare off. Gabriella and Taylor walk over.
GABRIELLA
Hey Ryan. Sorry about Sharpay.
Taylor laughs. Gabriella gives her a nasty look.
TAYLOR
I mean. It's a tragedy to lose someone in our student body.
RYAN
Thanks guys. While my parents sent Shar to school in Italy and we got this girl. Her name is Allessandra.
TAYLOR
Loud and Clear
IT...IS...NICE...TO...MEET...YOU
ALLESSANDRA
I speak fluent english
GABRIELLA
I'm Gabriella and this is Taylor.
TAYLOR
And I love your outfit.
ALLESSANDRA
Gwen Stefani designed it for my older sister.
GABRIELLA
You know Gwen Stefani?
ALLESSANDRA
Totally.
TAYLOR
Oh my god. Oh my god. Do you want to walk with us to class?
ALLESSANDRA
Sure. Bye, Ry.
Allessandra, Taylor, and Gabriella walk away chatting. Ryan shakes his head. Camera turns to focus on Troy, Chad, and Jason.
TROY
We have a meeting with the principal today about punishment.
JASON
You'll be suspended without a doubt.
TROY
My dad says if that happens they might send me to a different school.
CHAD
They can't. That's the end of senior year. You can't go.
TROY
If my dad says so. I'm out.
Chad slams his locker shut.
CHAD
This is bull!
TROY
We have to get to Spanish.
The guys walk away down the hall.
END OF SCENE FIFTEEN
SCENE SIXTEEN
Setting: Mr. Blingah's room.
Camera Angle: Focused on Mr. Blingah's desk.
Students: Room is empty except for Mr. Blingah at his desk. Ryan walks by the room.
BLINGAH
Mr. Evans?!
Ryan walks into the room.
RYAN
I don't want to talk to you. I don't want to look at you. I don't even want to breathe the same air as you.
BLINGAH
Then why'd you come running when I called you in here.
RYAN
I...I don't know.
BLINGAH
Face it, Ryan, you care about me alot.
Mr. Blingah crosses to face Ryan; face to face. Mr. Blingah leans in as ??? walks in.
???
Matthew. Is this one of your little students?
BLINGAH
Alyssa, darling, yes this is one of my students. Ryan Evans. Ryan this is Alyssa. My wife.
ALYSSA
Aren't you adorable!
RYAN
Yeah. I guess.
BLINGAH
Ryan...I...
RYAN
Just shut up.
ALYSSA
What's wrong?
RYAN
Tell her, Matthew. Tell her how you used me for a fling. Tell her how you kissed me.
ALYSSA
You what, Matthew?!
BLINGAH
You have such a creative mind. Don't you have musical auditions.
RYAN
I do. See you in class; Mr. Blingah.
Ryan walks away. Alyssa and Mr. Blingah kiss.
ALYSSA
How was your emergency meeting last nigh at 11 PM?
BLINGAH
It was fine.
ALYSSA
What's up? Are you seriously sneaking around with that boy?
BLINGAH
You don't want me to answer that.
END OF SCENE SIXTEEN
SCENE SEVENTEEN
Setting: Cafeteria
Camera Angle: Focusing through the crowd
Students: Camera lands on Gabriella, Taylor, and Allessandra sitting at a table on the upperlevel. Allessandra is looking down at the jock table.
ALLESSANDRA
So many cute boys; So little time.
TAYLOR
I guess. Just never date that boy over there.
Taylor points at Chad.
TAYLOR
He is a loser and a half.
GABRIELLA
Ignore her. Bitter break-up.
ALLESSANDRA
He looks like someone I'd like to get to know for someone a loser and a half. I've got some work to do.
Allessandra walks over and throws her lunch in the trashcan. She waves by to the girls. The camera follows her until she is sitting next to Chad; pushing a cheerleader out of the way.
ALLESSANDRA
Allessandra De'ellacourt at your service.
CHAD
Chad Danforth, ready when you are.
ALLESSANDRA
Such a gentleman. How about you and I hang out free period after lunch?
CHAD
I know a place.
ALLESSANDRA
What are we waiting for jockstrap?
Chad smirked and grabbed Allessandra's hand and let her out the cafeteria, out the backdoor, and into the empty auto shop.
CHAD
Its quiet here.
ALLESSANDRA
I like it.
Allessandra and Chad kiss deeply and passionately. It slowly turns into a heated make-out session. The bell rings signaling free period. They pull away, out of breath, and slightly sweaty.
CHAD
The auto class will be here soon.
ALLESSANDRA
Well we better find a new place to make-out.
Allessandra and Chad walk out of the auto shop room. Hand in Hand.
END OF SCENE SEVENTEEN
PRINCIPAL
It has been an odd end to the first month back after winter vacation, boys.
AJ
Yes sir.
PRINCIPAL
You both are an asset to our basketball team as you know.
TROY
Sir, I quit. AJ is captain now.
PRINCIPAL
Whipping the team into shape, Jackson?
AJ
You know it, sir.
PRINCIPAL
I'm going to tell you boys right now. Fighting isn't the way to solve a problem.
TROY
Can you just give us the punishment so we can go, sir, please?
AJ
Got a hot date with your locker.
TROY
Very funny! Let me give you another fat lip.
AJ and Troy stand up about to fight.
PRINCIPAL
Boys. Usually I would have to suspend you for this. But right now I do not want to ruin our chances against Upper West High in the game next week. So boys, you both have a week of night detention.
AJ and TROY
Yes Sir.
AJ and Troy run off. Principal shoots a basket in his mini-hoop.
End Of Scene Nineteen.
SCENE TWENTY
Setting: Week Later; hallway.
Camera Angle: Focused on Troy at his locker staring at Gabriella talking to AJ. Mr. Blingah and his wife are seen holding hands, and talking. Chad and Allessandra are at Allessandra's locker; lovey dovey. Jason and Kelsi are walking down the hall holding hands.
TROY
I hate Febuary.
ALLESSANDRA AND CHAD walk over to Troy; hand in hand.
ALLESSANDRA
Hello Dahhling. Why the long face?
CHAD
Troy is depressed because tommorrow is Valentine's Day and he has no Valentine.
TROY
I'm not mad because of that. I'm mad because of that.
Troy points at AJ and Gabriella flirting.
ALLESSANDRA
You two have been over for weeks. Get a new girl.
Camera focuses on AJ and Gabriella.
GABRIELLA
You're such a flirt, AJ.
AJ tickles Gabriella's side.
GABRIELLA
Giggle
Quit It.
AJ
You're just so darn cute.
GABRIELLA
You aren't too bad yourself, basketball boy.
AJ
So what do you say?
GABRIELLA
To what?
AJ
Valentines Dance tomorrow night? Go with me?
GABRIELLA
Baby, you know it.
Gabriella and AJ kiss. She shuts her locker and they walk away holding hands. Camera focuses back on Allessandra, Troy, and Chad.
ALLESSANDRA
She's moved on. What are you waiting for?Chad and Allessandra walk off holding hands. Troy looks over at Taylor and smiles.
END OF SCENE TWENTY
TAYLOR
I was really surprised when you asked me on this date Troy. I never thought us as close friends.
TROY
I wanted to get to know you better.
TAYLOR
That's so amazing, Troy.Troy is staring at Gabriella, who hasn't noticed. Taylor looks to see what he's staring at.
TAYLOR
Oh my god.
TROY
Taylor it isn't what you think.
TAYLOR
So you didn't bring me here to make her jealous?
TROY
So it is what you think.
Taylor stands up and holds Troy's hand and brings him over to Gabriella. She puts their hands together and they look around frantic.
TAYLOR
Obviously you guys still love each other.
AJ
What?
KELSI
I think we better go?
AJ
Gabriella?!
GABRIELLA
AJ, can I just talk to Troy? Alone?!
The entire party leaves down to bowl. Troy and Gabriella sit across from eachother.
TROY
Gabriella, I still love you. And I know you have feelings for me.
GABRIELLA
Troy, I'm with AJ now, done.
TROY
You've never been upfront about your feelings until you trusted someone. Don't shut me out.
GABRIELLA
How can I trust you when you don't trust me?
TROY
Remember our amazing summer. We had our share of troubles, and we made. Gabriella, I don't want to be here if you're not by my side.
GABRIELLA
I'm with AJ now.
TROY
Do you love him?Gabriella looks away.
TROY
DO YOU LOVE HIM?!
GABRIELLA
Shouting.
Yes! I love AJ!
Troy runs out of the bowling alley and into his truck. He starts to drive, and faster, and faster, and then he drives off a guard rail into a lake.
END OF SCENE TWENTY-ONE
END OF ACT ONE