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High School Musical is a 2006 American musical television film directed by Kenny Ortega. The film follows the story of Troy Bolton, the captain of the basketball team, and Gabriella Montez, an academically gifted transfer student, as they audition for the lead parts in their school musical, challenging the social norms of East High society.

High School Musical 2 is a 2007 American musical television film directed by Kenny Ortega and written by Peter Barsocchini. It is the second installment in the High School Musical film series and features the main characters from the first film, portrayed by Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, and others. The story revolves around the Wildcats landing summer jobs at a country club, where they face dilemmas and tough choices that test their friendships and relationships.