NEW IBERIA, La. --- Iberia Performing Arts League’s children's summer show is Disney's High School Musical. The fun, upbeat show runs July 14 – 24, 2023.

Thursday - Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m.

The story features Troy Bolton, the star athlete at a small-town high school, who falls for nerdy beauty Gabriella Montez at a holiday karaoke party. When they return to campus, Troy and Gabriella audition for the upcoming school musical. Meanwhile, the jealous Sharpay Evans conspires to squelch their chances. The two must struggle to make it to auditions while also meeting their existing obligations to the basketball team and the academic decathlon.

The primary message High School Musical conveys is to be yourself. Nobody is confined to one thing, and the song “Stick to the Status Quo” delivers on that. An athlete can also be a singer, a brainiac can also be a dancer. Don't let the world define you, let you define you.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online at IpalTheater.com. IPAL is located in the historic Essanee Theater (126 Iberia St.) in downtown New Iberia. High School Musical is directed by Lanie Marcantel.

For more information, contact IPAL at (337) 364-6114 or Ipaltheater@gmail.com