On the weekend of March 27-29, 2026, Immaculate Heart Academy proudly presented the theatrical adaptation of Disney’s High School Musical. Congratulations to all the students involved in this captivating, high-energy production. Your artistic abilities, both on stage and behind the scenes, are truly inspiring and brought the spirit of East High to life on stage for our audience.

A special thank you to Mrs. Juliet Montalbano ’01, coordinator for the performing arts and IHA teacher; Jodi Capeless P’22, director; Kimberly Galbraith P’22, choreographer; and Gabe Valle, musical director and IHA music minister. This wonderful production would not be possible without the entire production team and stage crew; our parent, student, and staff volunteers; faculty moderators; and the IHA administration. We are also grateful for our incredible orchestra, which was joined by Danica Libanan ’26 on violin, and all the students who joined us from St. Joseph Regional High School, Bergen Catholic, Saddle River Day School, Seton Hall Prep, and Pascack Hills High School.

Click here for a complete photo album from the musical.

The Cast of High School Musical

Gabriella Montez – Tara McCarthy ’26
Troy Bolton – Jack Governale ’26
Sharpay Evans – Kaylie O’Connell ’27
Ryan Evans – Henry Myers ’29
Ms. Darbus – Alicia Eldridge ’28
Coach Bolton – Olivia Gagliardo ’29
Jack Scott – Aidan Fox ’27
Chad Danforth – Shane Denino ’27
Zeke Baylor – Fritz Beauvais ’27
Jason – Albert Zazzali ’27
Taylor McKessie – Kaitlyn Higgins ’28
Martha Cox – Mia Severino ’26
Kelsi Neilson – Jenna Circelli ’27
Ms. Tenny – Lillian Hasenfus ’27
Moderator/Ripper – Jillian Griglio ’28
Susan – Gianna Ippolito ’27
James – Ryan Ayala-Toro ’27
Cathy – Gianna Kokotas ’28
Alan – PJ Mores ’27
Cyndra – Luisa Vogel ’27
Dance Captain – Elliott Daniels ’26
Wildcat Cheerleaders – Brielle Burnett ’27, Elliott Daniels ’26, Marley Digby ’27, Arianna George ’27, Grace Higgins ’28, Gianna Kokotas ’28, Peyton Lefever ’29, Melina Rambadt ’28, Kianna Sadati ’28, Stella Tineo ’28, Lily Yezdanian ’27
Ensemble – Joanna Abramopaulos ’29, Ryan Ayala-Toro ’26, Reagan Caufield ’29, Genesis Dagdayan ’27, Anais Esdailes ’27, Jillian Griglio ’28, Lillian Hasenfus ’27, Gianna Ippolito ’27, Katherine Karg ’29, Elizabeth Kellogg ’29, Madison Les ’26, Camryn Les ’29, Siobhan Murphy ’28, Gia Murphy ’28, Emilia Reilly ’28, Elliana Rose ’29, Charlotte Solimando ’29, Alexandra Sosa ’26, Gianna Valente ’27, Julianna Valenti ’28, Luisa Vogel ’27, Olivia Wallace ’29, Sarah Wey ’29, Sophia Wey ’29