SIDE 1

Where's my team, Darbus?! And what the heck are they doing here?!?

(STUDENTS freeze)

I run my detention my way; you can run yours your way.

(points to TROY and CHAD)

You two, into the gym, right now.

(TROY and CHAD run out.)

(to STUDENTS)
Detention is over for today. I expect to see some of you tomorrow afternoon at the auditions. Please remember to be on time. Scoot, now. You've all done wonderfully!

(The STUDENTS pull their phones from the bucket and exit. SHARPAY lags behind to eavesdrop.)

(to MS. DARBUS)
I need my star players in practice, not detention!

Why should athletes get preferential treatment?

I'm trying to teach these kids about having a goal, about teamwork, something they can use as adults.

Which is precisely what I am trying to do.

How, by making them scream at the top of their lungs?!?

Philistine!

Drama queen!

END