Reviews

From the Glamies 2025 season for High School Musical: On Stage where I played Gabriella Montez.

Ethan King - Riverside

“Ash Strayer, playing Gabriella Montez, had a jaw dropping voice, starring along with David Alexander in beautiful, poetic numbers. Ash had a wide range of vocal ability, from employing a soft and airy quality in songs lamenting over a loss of trust, to confident belting in songs full of love and excitement. This strong vocal performance helped sell her and Troy’s quick rise through East High’s theater program, and their ever changing relationship.”

Anna Salmon - Riverside

“Gabriella Montez (Ash Strayer) and Troy Bolton (David Alexander) captured the hearts of the audience with their numerous duets. Most notably, Strayer and Alexander’s performance of “I Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You” displayed the pair's electric chemistry and beautifully blended vocals. Strayer perfectly balanced Gabriella’s shy, intelligent demeanor with moments that showed off Gabriella’s extroverted side.”

Megan Sawyer - Riverside

“Ash Strayer as Gabriella is a notable standout. Her vocals are outstanding. She has an amazing mix belt that she fills with emotion, using not only her face but her voice to display how she is feeling. Strayer performs Gabriella with grace, leaving the audience in awe."

Jack Laird - Tuscarora

“No lover is complete without their other half, in this case Ash Strayer as Gabriella Montez. Similarly to Alexander, Strayer puts immense emotion into their duet moments, yet her voice stays soft. Strayer plays Gabriella very reminiscent of the High School Musical movie, yet she makes choices unique to her own interpretation of Gabriella.”

Chance McGill - Riverside

“Ash Strayer delivered a standout performance as Gabriella Montez. Her portrayal was nuanced and she captured Gabriella's intelligence and her complex character with ease. Her vocals were flawless, stealing the stage every time she sang.”

Jerry Wang - Stone Bridge

“Ash Strayer and David Alexander led the cast as Gabriella and Troy, providing a steady emotional core for the production. Their chemistry was especially clear in numbers like “What I’ve Been Looking For (Reprise)” and “Start of Something New (Reprise),” where their performances conveyed a genuine connection. …. while Strayer’s bright, effortless soprano gave Gabriella a distinct and memorable voice throughout.”

Emma Barts - Loudoun County

“Strayer really puts a lot of emotion into this role and you can tell she put in the work really getting to know Gabriella as a role.”

Jojo Smothers - Riverside

“Strayer’s performance was equally impressive — her vocal talent was undeniable, delivering every song and solo with emotion, strength, and grace. From her very first line, the audience was completely captivated.”

Krishnan Patel - Riverside

“Ash Strayer effectively portrayed Gabriella Montez’s timidness with her soft-toned and melodic voice.”

Cassia Price - Riverside

“Ash Strayer’s portrayal of Gabriella Montez was nothing short of stunning. Her vocal performance was incredible. Her vocal control and agility was phenomenal. Gabriella is a role that must be played by someone who has good chemistry with each actor on stage and Ash did that and more, giving the audience a poised and wholesome performance.”

Addison Zimmerman - Tuscarora

“Ash Strayer portrays the iconic Gabriella Montez. Strayer effortlessly embodies Gabriella's shy yet determined self. Her vocal performance is incredible, in particular her soaring harmonies in “Breaking Free” during act two. She has impeccable control over her voice while adding depth and emotion to the scene.”

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