Ep 5. Want to Be In High School Musical 3?

In High School Musical season 1 episode 5, titled "Want to Be in High School Musical 3?", tensions rise as the students prepare to audition for the school musical. The episode begins with Troy practicing his basketball moves, only to be interrupted by Chad who informs him that their audition song is due the next day. As a result, the rest of the Wildcats find themselves scrambling to come up with the perfect song.

Sharpay, on the other hand, has her eyes set on taking the lead role in the musical. She enlists the help of her brother Ryan, and the two begin rehearsing for their audition. However, things take a turn when Kelsi, the show's composer, informs Sharpay that Ms. Darbus has decided to cast Troy and Gabriella as the leads. Sharpay is enraged and begins plotting to sabotage their audition.

Meanwhile, Gabriella struggles with the idea of performing in front of a large audience and contemplates quitting the musical altogether. Her fears are ultimately put to the test when she is asked to sing in front of Troy and Chad. The boys are surprised by her talent and encourage her to keep pushing herself.

As the day of the auditions approaches, tensions are high as the students battle it out for their chance to be in the show. Ryan and Sharpay perform their elaborate musical number, while Troy and Gabriella sing a soulful duet. In the end, Ms. Darbus surprises everyone by casting both pairs as the leads in the musical.

The episode ends with the Wildcats celebrating their victory and looking forward to the next stage of the production. As tensions continue to rise, it becomes clear that the road to a successful school musical won't be an easy one. But with hard work and determination, the students of East High are ready to take on the challenge.