The JOCKS
TROY BOLTON - captain of the basketball team
CHAD DANFORTH - number two on the basketball team, Troy’s best friend
ZEKE BAYLOR - has a secret passion for baking
Other Jocks
The NERDS
JACK SCOTT - the PA announcer, (a.k.a.) the Velvet Fog of East High
KELSI NEILSON - the mousey composer of Juliet and Romeo
The THESPIANS
SHARPAY EVANS - president of the Drama Club
RYAN EVANS - vice-president of the Drama Club
James - an earthworm expressionist
Susan - overwrought with emotion
Cathy - a little too eager
Alan - has a flair for couture
Cyndra - has operatic aspirations
Performance Art Kids
The BRAINIACS
GABRIELLA MONTEZ - the shy new girl at school
TAYLOR McKESSIE - president of the Science Club
Martha Cox - has a secret passion for hip-hop
Other Brainiacs
The SKATER DUDES
Skaterdude - has a secret passion for the cello
Skaterdude 2
Other Skater Dudes
Other Students
Wildcat Cheerleaders
Party Kids - guests in ski-lodge flashback
Fans/Spectators - at the basketball championship game and the Science Decathlon
The ADULTS
Karaoke M.C. - voiceover in ski-lodge flashback
MS. DARBUS - drama teacher
COACH BOLTON - basketball coach, Troy’s dad
Ms. Tenny - voiceover chemistry teacher
Moderator - voiceover science decathlon moderator