High School Musical

Production Details

Brigham Young University Mainstage

Book by David Simpatico

Music Arranged By Bryan Louiselle

Directed by Geoff Reynolds

Lighting Design by Allison Bertasso

Scenic Design by Marguerite Morgan

Costume Design by Lucy Maucatel

Hair and Makeup Design By Brielle Paul

Sound Design by Tiffany Parker

Dramaturgy Audree Wells

May 2025

Performers in high school-themed costumes gather center stage in High School Musical, with two leads spotlighted amid cheerleaders and dancers. Vibrant lighting and bold color patterns heighten the ensemble’s energy and celebrate the climactic moment of unity and performance.

Wide shot of a gymnasium-themed stage in High School Musical, with performers spread across a basketball court floor. Strategic lighting creates a visual split between character groups, isolating key figures in spotlights while others remain in shadow or clustered apart. The red, white, and blue scenic elements amplify the emotional tension and highlight divisions between cliques and relationships

Five performers gathered around a desk in High School Musical, framed by lockers and a ‘GYMNASIUM’ sign. Focused lighting and intimate staging suggest a moment of dialogue

A lone performer stands in a circular spotlight on a darkened stage, surrounded by blue and purple hues. Overhead lighting isolates the figure, creating a sense of introspection and emotional vulnerability within the high school setting of High School Musical.

Two performers sit on a bench during a love song in High School Musical, holding hands and sharing a joyful, intimate moment. Bright, warm lighting and colorful scenic elements — including potted plants and school signage — create a vibrant, hopeful atmosphere that underscores their emotional connection.

Split-stage moment from High School Musical during ‘Bop to the Top,’ with three distinct performance zones lit in vibrant purple, blue, and red. Each area features isolated characters in athletic costumes, while dynamic lighting and digital screens reinforce the competitive tension and fast-paced choreography.

Performers stand in a circle on a marked stage zone in High School Musical, mid-choreography during a competitive ensemble number. Focused lighting and spatial arrangement emphasize the segregation between character groups, visually reinforcing the social divisions and tensions within the high school setting.

Close-up of Troy in athletic costume during High School Musical, caught in a moment of emotional tension as he wrestles with loyalty to his team and his personal desires. Focused lighting and expressive staging highlight his internal struggle during the song

A young woman stands alone on stage in High School Musical, gazing upward in quiet reflection. Soft, focused lighting isolates her against a dark backdrop, emphasizing her emotional vulnerability and the introspective tone of the scene.

Performers in colorful casual clothing strike dynamic poses in a climactic moment of High School Musical. Vibrant blue and purple lighting energizes the school gymnasium set, emphasizing ensemble coordination and emotional intensity.

Troy leads a high-energy basketball-themed dance sequence in High School Musical, surrounded by teammates in matching red costumes. Dynamic lighting and synchronized choreography reflect his struggle to stay focused on the game while excitement about the musical pulls him in a new direction

Two characters sit on steps in High School Musical, engaged in a heartfelt conversation. Warm, intimate lighting frames the young woman and her scene partner, underscoring the emotional honesty and personal stakes of their exchange

Paperwork

Instrument Schedule - HSM Plot.pdf

Channel Hookup - HSM Plot.pdf

HSM Plot.pdf

HSM Cue List - Sheet1.pdf

Concept

Growth of the Characters from divided cliques to a unified group
Fun Rock Concert Look
Defining different spaces and group on the static set
Create a modern, vivid, bold Feel

HSM Lighting Concept

Research

Modern bedroom with layered LED lighting that defines architectural edges: red and pink LEDs trace the ceiling perimeter, while blue LEDs under the bed frame create a floating effect. The lighting design emphasizes spatial boundaries and depth, offering inspiration for isolating zones or characters on stage through edge illumination.

Concert stage setup featuring dramatic rock-and-roll style beam work, with angled spotlights and overhead trusses creating a bold, high-energy visual field. A red audience blinder strip light runs along the bottom edge of the stage, reinforcing the aggressive, immersive atmosphere and offering inspiration for dynamic audience-facing lighting in theatrical design.

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