El Capitan Marquee Credit: Lynn Barker

The glitz, the glam, the stars all decked out in fancy clothes they probably wouldn't have gotten to wear in high school. We got to chat with many of the stars of the Disney Channel's "High School Musical" 1 and 2, at the famous Renaissance Hotel across from the El Capitan theater on Hollywood Blvd. TeenHollywood zoned in on Corbin Bleu (Chad), Olesya Rulin (Kelsi), Monique Coleman (Taylor), Kaycee Stroh (Martha), Chris Warren (Zeke) and Ryne Sanborn (Jason) after they walked the red carpet in support of the upcoming release of HSM 2 on DVD December 11th. The young actors made their ways back to the hotel for some snacks and a break and we were waiting.

We didn't get a firm confirmation but gather that the setting of HSM 3 (a feature film) will be senior year and graduation. We wanted to know about the casts' own high school and summer job experiences and future plans. First up, after we caught them munching some quick dinner in the hotel hallway from plates on their laps, were Monique and Olesya. Both ladies were looking ultra glam with upswept hairdos. Olesya looked very different without her character Kelsi's signature glasses and zany hats.

TeenHollywood: In HSM 2, your characters Kelsi and Taylor are working at a posh resort for the summer. What were your own summer job experiences? Good, horrible?