The prop department used the iconic "E" sign from East High School as a pasta pot to hold food for specific scenes in the musical. They wanted the prop to feel exclusive to the play rather than like a recycled food container. The pasta pot with the "E" sign worked well for carrying food as it was durable, having been bought from the local school canteen.

1. Overall Sketch Idea (High School Musical)
The Red and white ‘E’ (East High) sign is used as we needed props to hold
food for specific scenes but we wanted to make the prop feel more
exclusive to the play and not just look like a recycled pasta pot.
The pasta pot itself is
quite durable for
carrying food as we
bought these from the
local canteen.