Virtually Together: A 2020 Spotlight Tribute by Spotlight Education

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Virtually Together

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Today is the day to inspire, delight and amaze.

The arts make us think, make us feel, and make us wonder. And being able to support Spotlight Education today makes us proud.

DEAR FRIENDS, Welcome to Virtually Together, a celebration of Minnesota’s hard-working and talented musical theater students. During this streaming presentation, you’ll enjoy a variety of numbers by some of those young performers who are coming together in the spirit of our Spotlight Education program. Like all of us, the performers you’ll see during Virtually Together have been navigating through uncertain and difficult times. The 2019-2020 school year ended with canceled spring musicals, proms, graduations, recitals and more. Amid grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic, our community experienced new heartache with the senseless killing of George Floyd and the resulting unrest that rocked our neighborhoods. As a leader in the Hennepin Theatre District, Hennepin Theatre Trust has committed to examining our role in deeply entrenched racism, and to improving how we serve Black communities across Minnesota. You can find our statements at HennepinTheatreTrust.org/a-message-from-the-Trust. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and social unrest, the Trust canceled Spotlight Showcase, an event that typically brings students from every corner of Minnesota to the Theatre District to perform at the historic State Theatre. Many students describe the event as the highlight of their year, and so do many of our staff. Tonight, we are bringing students, artists and art lovers together during a time when artistic expression and connection are crucial. Virtually Together is not intended to replace Showcase, but it does accomplish one of that event’s main goals: celebrating the hard work and talent of our students across the state of Minnesota. Students from more than 100 schools from every area of the state benefit from our Spotlight Education programming throughout the year, engaging with programs that build confidence, empathy, sense of community, knowledge of musical theater and more.

2020 VIRTUALLY TOGETHER

Virtually Together is just one way the Trust is meeting the needs of thousands of Minnesota high schoolers through this time of social distancing. Head to HennepinTheatreTrust.org or follow Spotlight Education on social media to learn about online masterclasses, facilitated conversations and other ways that we’re providing students a creative outlet with which to creatively express themselves and help them continue their growth and personal development. We thank our educators, teaching artists and community representatives for their hard work making Spotlight programs possible. We are able to provide transformative experiences to students through the generosity of our donors, whose ongoing support allows us to provide unique arts education opportunities statewide. We appreciate our valued sponsors — PNC, Sun Country Airlines and United Properties — for their support of our students, the majority of whom will attend college in Minnesota or return to contribute to the long-term vitality of our state. If you are in a position to do so, we ask that you consider making a gift to Hennepin Theatre Trust to support these activities in your community. Hennepin Theatre Trust is proud of the role we play in supporting students in their journey to become stronger artists and stronger citizens. As someone who shares our commitment to Minnesota’s students and communities, we are excited to share this experience with you and celebrate our state’s outstanding high school musical theater talent. Enjoy the show!

S I N C E R E LY,

Mark Nerenhausen President and CEO

Ari Koehnen Sweeney Director of Education

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ABOUT SPOTLIGHT EDUCATION

HENNEPIN THEATRE TRUST drives cultural and economic vitality in Minnesota through leadership of the dynamic Hennepin Theatre District in downtown Minneapolis and educational programming that reaches every area of the state. The Trustâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spotlight Education program is an essential part of arts education in more than 100 high schools in rural, urban and suburban counties, increasing equitable access to quality musical theater education. We help nearly 8,000 students build confidence, critical thinking, empathy, sense of community and knowledge of musical theater each year. SPOTLIGHT EDUCATION honors and supports Minnesota high school musical theater students and programs by formally recognizing the extraordinary achievements and process of developing the young artists, onstage and offstage, in our stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high school musical theater programs. We support participating programs and artists by providing high-quality learning, performing and creative experiences for students, thereby developing and empowering the next generation of innovative leaders. Through Spotlight Education, we advocate for the importance of high school musical theater education. Through this advocacy, we reinforce the statewide community that inspires high school musical theater artists, teachers and families to participate in and celebrate high school musical theater.

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PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS + INDIVIDUAL HONORS *Spring 2020 productions postponed or canceled

Andover High School ANDOVER

Little Women* Music by Jason Howland, Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, Book by Allan Knee Director: Ann Leaf-Johnson

Bemidji High School BEMIDJI

Legally Blonde the Musical Music by Laurence O’Keefe, Nell Benjamin, Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe, Nell Benjamin, Book by Heather Hach

Honorable Mention Overall Performance, Honorable Mention Student Orchestra, Honorable Mention Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Vocal Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Acting Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Overall Technical Team, Honorable Mention Technical Crew, Honorable Mention A/V Board Operators Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Britta Aas as Elle Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role: Heather Werlein as Paulette Buonufonte Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Spencer Tolkinen Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Tyler Sandberg Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Samantha Melberg

Honorable Mention Achievement in Musical Theatre, Honorable Mention Overall Performance, Outstanding Overall Production, Honorable Mention Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Vocal Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Acting Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Overall Technical Team, Outstanding Technical Crew, Outstanding A/V Board Operators Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Victoria Herda as Sargent Sarah Brown Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Patrick Stonecipher as Sky Masterson Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Jackson Upham Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Alayna West Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Owen Klaphake as Nicely Nicely Johnson Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Amanda Krinke as Adelaide Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Alex Machuda as Nathan Detroit Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Frank Emerick Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Emily Mart Director: Tracy Hagstrom-Durant

Burnsville High School BURNSVILLE

Once Upon a Mattress Music by Mary Ridgers, Lyrics by Marshall Barer, Book by Jay Thompson, Marshall Barer, Dean Fuller

Director: Holly Nelson

Benilde-St. Margaret’s ST. LOUIS PARK

Freaky Friday* Music by Tom Kitt, Lyrics by Brian Yorkey, Book by Bridget Carpenter Director: Caroline Stroh

Blaine High School BLAINE

The Wizard of Oz* Music by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Hayburg, Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg, Book by Frank Gabrielson Director: Andy Rankerd

Buffalo High School BUFFALO

Guys and Dolls Music by Frank Loesser, Lyrics by Frank Loesser, Book by Damon Runyon

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Honorable Mention Achievement in Musical Theatre, Honorable Mention Overall Performance, Outstanding Overall Production, Honorable Mention Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Vocal Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Acting Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Movement/ Dance Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Overall Technical Team, Outstanding Technical Crew, Honorable Mention A/V Board Operators, Outstanding Costume Crew Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Sophie Herzog as Winnifred Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Michael Goettl as Dauntless Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Casey Hennessy as Queen Aggravain Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Kira McAllister Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Emma Wavrunek Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Aurora Anderson Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS + INDIVIDUAL HONORS *Spring 2020 productions postponed or canceled Role: Payton Bunnell as Jester Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Matt Bollinger Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Mason Teal Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Maddie Moher Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Kyliah Lynn Director: Amy Stead

Cambridge-Isanti High School

Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Will Gaspar as Gomez Addams Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Connor Bitterman as Uncle Fester Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Dylan Braiedy Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Cooper Froemming Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Barrett Walker Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Carley Clover as Wednesday Addams Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Kyla Kirsch

CAMBRIDGE

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor ® Dreamcoat Music by Andrew Lloyd Weber, Lyrics by Tim Rice, Book by Tim Rice

Disney’s The Little Mermaid* Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater, Book by Doug Wright

Honorable Mention Vocal Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Movement/Dance Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Overall Technical Team, Honorable Mention A/V Board Operators, Outstanding Costume Crew

Director: Jason Millner

Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role: Sam Haseth as Pharoah Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Jonah Brady as Joseph Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Jordan Merwin Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Braden Kohn Director: Jared Faust

Centennial High School

Chanhassen High School CHANHASSEN

Little Shop of Horrors Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman, Book by Howard Ashman

CIRCLE PINES

The Addams Family* Music by Andrew Lippa, Lyrics by Andrew Lippa, Book by Rick Elice, Marshall Brickman Director: Mary Rudquist

Champlin Park High School CHAMPLIN

The Addams Family Music by Andrew Lippa, Lyrics by Andrew Lippa, Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice

Honorable Mention Achievement in Musical Theatre, Honorable Mention Overall Performance, Outstanding Overall Production, Honorable Mention Student Orchestra, Honorable Mention Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Movement/Dance Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Overall Technical Team, Outstanding Technical Crew, Outstanding A/V Board Operators

Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role: Alex Duff as Orin Scrivello Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Robbie Wichterman as Seymour Krelborn Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Lauren Manna as Audrey Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Leah Baker Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Katy Lacy Outstanding in Technical Leadership: August Butterworth Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Skylar Paige as Crystal Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Reid Joos as Mushnik Director: Anna Fotis

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PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS + INDIVIDUAL HONORS *Spring 2020 productions postponed or canceled

Chaska High School CHASKA

The Drowsy Chaperone Music by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison, Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison, Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar

Honorable Mention Achievement in Musical Theatre, Outstanding Overall Performance, Honorable Mention Overall Production, Outstanding Student Orchestra, Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Vocal Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Acting Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Movement/ Dance Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Overall Technical Team, Honorable Mention Technical Crew, Honorable Mention A/V Board Operators, Outstanding Costume Crew Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Joseph Klinker as Robert Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Faith Peterson as Drowsy Chaperone Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Evan Schwarz as Man in the Chair Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Diego Symouksavanh as Aldolpho Outstanding Performance in a Featured Role: Kate Boerbon as Trix Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Matthew Trenne Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Jonas Bishop Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Emma Crowell Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Brenna Mathers Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Ava Jax as Janet Van DeGraff Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Aravis Pennucci as George

Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Erik Kargel as Lord Farquaad Director: Rachel Lexvold

Columbia Heights High School COLUMBIA HEIGHTS

Rodgers and Hammersteinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cinderella* Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, Book by Oscar Hammerstein II Director: Tom Conry

Concordia Academy ROSEVILLE

The Sound of Music Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein, Book by Oscar Hammerstein

Honorable Mention Achievement in Musical Theatre, Honorable Mention Overall Performance, Outstanding Overall Production, Honorable Mention Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Vocal Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Acting Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Overall Technical Team, Honorable Mention Technical Crew, Outstanding A/V Board Operators, Honorable Mention Costume Crew Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role: Sarah Elting-Ballard as Liesl Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role: Noah Gundermann as Max Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Anna Krueger as Maria Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Luke Stanelle Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Ethan Ingram Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Ethan Engh Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Caleb Boll Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Kayla Horton as Mother Abbess

Director: Meredith Kind Director: Sara Neel

Chisago Lakes High School LINDSTROM

Shrek the Musical Music by Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, Book by David Lindsay-Abaire

Honorable Mention Acting Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Technical Crew Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role: Katie RempleEwert as Gingy/Duloc Outstanding in Technical Leadership: John Douglas Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Cameron Draughn

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Coon Rapids High School COON RAPIDS

Hairspray* Music by Marc Shaiman, Lyrics by Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Book by Thomas Meehan, Mark Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell Director: Karla Haij

Creative Arts Secondary School SAINT PAUL

Urinetown Music by Mark Hollman, Lyrics by Greg Kotis & Mark Hollman, Book by Greg Kotis

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS + INDIVIDUAL HONORS *Spring 2020 productions postponed or canceled Honorable Mention Movement/Dance Performance by an Ensemble Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Kylie Vang as Lil Sally Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Seloma Manneh as Penelope Pennywise Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Damenica Ellis

Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Annika Gulseth as Donna Sheridan Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Hannah Hagen Director: Kathryn Larson

Eagan High School EAGAN

Director: Benjamin Stock

Cretin-Derham Hall High School

South Pacific Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, Book by Oscar Hammerstein II and Joshua Logan

ST. PAUL

Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn* Music by Irving Berlin, Lyrics by Irving Berlin, Book by Gordon Greenberg and Chad Hodge Director: Katie Kreitzer

DeLaSalle High School MINNEAPOLIS

Catch Me If You Can* Music by Marc Shaiman, Lyrics by Scott Wittman, Marc Shaiman, Book by Terrence McNally Director: Farrah Buffington

Detroit Lakes High School DETROIT LAKES

Mamma Mia! Music by Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, Lyrics by Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, Book by Catherine Johnson

Honorable Mention Achievement in Musical Theatre, Outstanding Overall Performance, Honorable Mention Overall Production, Honorable Mention Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Vocal Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Acting Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Movement/Dance Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Overall Technical Team Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Taylor Tucker as Sophie Sheridan Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Grant Fritch-Gallatin as Sam Carmichael Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Annie Houglum as Rosie Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Taylor Tucker Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Gracee Traurig Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Brodie Cariveau as Sky Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Hannah Hagen as Tanya Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Ben Heimark as Harry Bright Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Avery Walz as Bill Austin

Honorable Mention Achievement in Musical Theatre, Outstanding Overall Performance, Honorable Mention Overall Production, Outstanding Student Orchestra, Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Vocal Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Acting Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Movement/Dance Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Overall Technical Team, Honorable Mention Technical Crew, Outstanding A/V Board Operators, Honorable Mention Costume Crew Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role: Taylor Lander as Bloody Mary Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role: Cooper Swanson as Luther Billis Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Finn Wallace as Emile DeBecque Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Audrey Parker as Nellie Forbush Outstanding in Technical Leadership: James Lundquist Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Eli Wolf Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Lars Anderson as Capt. Brackett Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Kevin Kodalen as Joe Cable Director: Jodene Wartman

East Ridge High School WOODBURY

The Drowsy Chaperone Music by Lisa Lambert, Lyrics by Greg Morrison, Book by Bob Martin; Don McKellar

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PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS + INDIVIDUAL HONORS *Spring 2020 productions postponed or canceled Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Lauren Nelson as Drowsy Chaperone Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Carter Bannwarth as Robert Martin Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Camden Stevens as Man in Chair Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Baylee Stevenson as Janet Van De Graaf Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Liv Meinders Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Kate Christensen Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Jared Doran Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Abbie Marshall Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Victoria Pommalath as Trix Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Sammy Trevis as Mr. Feldzeig Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Luke Pfluger as Aldolpho Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Erik Haering as Underling Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Allison Benjamin as Mrs. Tottendale Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Connor Hestwood as Gangster Honorable Mention Performance in a Featured Role: Adam Garrity as Gangster Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: April O’Meara Director: Kajsa Jones

Edina High School EDINA

Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Music by Tim Minchin, Lyrics by Tim Minchin, Book by Dennis Kelly

Honorable Mention Achievement in Musical Theatre, Honorable Mention Overall Performance, Outstanding Overall Production, Outstanding Student Orchestra, Honorable Mention Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Vocal Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Acting Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Movement/Dance Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Overall Technical Team, Outstanding Technical Crew, Honorable Mention A/V Board Operators, Honorable Mention Costume Crew Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role: Gavin Anderson McElligott as Bruce Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Brendan Polomis as Trunchbull Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Anthony Bartolomei Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Lizzie Semington as Rudolpho

Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Kiera Luong as Lavender Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Grace Chapdelaine as Mrs. Wormwood Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: May Heinecke as Miss Honey Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Lousia Darr as Matilda Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Hope Berge Disney’s The Lion King Jr.* Music by Elton John & Tim Rice, Lyrics by Elton John & Tim Rice, Book by Roger Allers

Director: Jessica Froehlich

Elk River High School ELK RIVER

Disney’s The Little Mermaid* Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, Book by Doug Wright Director: Michelle Brooks

Farmington High School FARMINGTON

All Shook Up Music and lyrics inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley, Book by Joe DiPietro

Honorable Mention Overall Performance, Honorable Mention Overall Production, Outstanding Student Orchestra, Outstanding Vocal Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Movement/Dance Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Overall Technical Team, Honorable Mention Technical Crew Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Sydney Hendrickson as Natalie Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Zeldie Anderson Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Colby Meyer Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Ben Jacobson as Dennis Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Isaac Bui as Chad Director: Sarah Stout

Forest Lake Area High School FOREST LAKE

13: The Musical Music by Jason Robert Brown, Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown, Book by Dan Elish and Robert Horn

Outstanding Student Orchestra, Honorable Mention

2020 VIRTUALLY TOGETHER

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS + INDIVIDUAL HONORS *Spring 2020 productions postponed or canceled Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Overall Technical Team, Honorable Mention A/V Board Operators Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Lauryn Wurscher as Eddie Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Angelina Rachie as Kendra Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Paige Bautch as Patrice Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Tierney McJames Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Logan Kelley

Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Izzy Elias as Katherine Plumber Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Devin Everding as Crutchie Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Anthony LaPlante as Jack Kelly Director: Kay Wilson

Great River School SAINT PAUL

Into the Woods Music by Stephen Sondheim, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by James Lapine

Director: Tim Newcomb

Fridley High School FRIDLEY

Guys and Dolls: A Musical Fable of Broadway Music by Frank Loesser, Lyrics by Frank Loesser, Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows

Honorable Mention Achievement in Musical Theatre, Honorable Mention Overall Performance, Outstanding Overall Production, Honorable Mention Student Orchestra, Honorable Mention Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Acting Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Overall Technical Team, Outstanding Technical Crew, Outstanding A/V Board Operators, Honorable Mention Costume Crew Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Ryken Farr as Sky Masterson Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Ruby Richard as Miss Adelaide Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Daniel Toweh as Nathan Detroit Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Cassady Callahan as Sarah Brown Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Gavin Bardenpratt Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: William West Mohn as Nicely Nicely Johnson Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Xiomara Welsh Director: Tom Larson

Glencoe-Silver Lake Public Schools GLENCOE

Honorable Mention Overall Production, Honorable Mention Student Orchestra, Honorable Mention Acting Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Overall Technical Team, Honorable Mention Technical Crew, Honorable Mention A/V Board Operators, Honorable Mention Costume Crew Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role: Aaron Ropers-Huilman as Cinderella’s Prince Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Thea Aitchison as The Witch Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Thea Satre-Pratt as Little Red Riding Hood Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Veronica Dreher Director: Caroline Meisle

Hayfield High School HAYFIELD

The Addams Family Music by Andrew Lippa, Lyrics by Andrew Lippa, Book by Marshall Brickman Rick Elice

Honorable Mention Acting Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention A/V Board Operators Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Nathan Grav as Gomez Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Sydney Anderson as Grandma Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Miranda Noviar Director: Dayna Railton

Newsies Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Jack Feldman, Book by Harvey Fierstein

Henry Sibley High School

Honorable Mention Acting Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Overall Technical Team

The Addams Family* Music by Andrew Lippa, Lyrics by Andrew Lippa, Book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice Director: Bill Larsen

MENDOTA HEIGHTS

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PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS + INDIVIDUAL HONORS *Spring 2020 productions postponed or canceled

Hill-Murray School MAPLEWOOD

Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn Music by Irving Berlin, Lyrics by Irving Berlin, Book by Gordon Greenberg & Chad Hodge Outstanding Achievement in Musical Theatre, Outstanding Overall Performance, Outstanding Overall Production, Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Vocal Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Acting Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Movement/Dance Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Overall Technical Team, Outstanding Technical Crew, Honorable Mention A/V Board Operators, Honorable Mention Costume Crew

Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Zach Giese as Ted Hanover Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Louis Boudreau as Jim Hardy Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Jessica Jennings as Linda Mason Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Molly Pults Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Alex Berkely Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Ben Rocheford as Danny Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Sophia Schroepfer as Lila Dixon Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Shannon Heymans as Louise Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Maggie Sperle Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Chloe Narr Rock of Ages: High School Edition* Music and lyrics by various, Book by Chris D’Arienzo

Director: Ben Bakken Ballentine

Hutchinson High School HUTCHINSON

Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins Music by Richard and Robert Sherman, Lyrics by Richard and Robert Sherman, Book by Jullian Fellowes

Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Landon Butler as Bert Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Elizabeth Krumrie as Jane Banks Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Mason Primus Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Parker Duesterhoeft as Neleus/Valentine Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Lily Schimmel as Mary Poppins Director: Jason Olson

Irondale High School NEW BRIGHTON

Bye Bye Birdie Music by Charles Strouse, Lyrics by Lee Adams, Book by Michael Stewart

Honorable Mention Achievement in Musical Theatre, Honorable Mention Overall Performance, Outstanding Overall Production, Honorable Mention Student Orchestra, Honorable Mention Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Vocal Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Acting Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Overall Technical Team, Outstanding Technical Crew, Honorable Mention A/V Board Operators Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role: Marion Bangoura as Mae Peterson Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Joe Sorenson as Albert Peterson Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Bex Williams as Rosie Alvarez Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Joe Sorenson Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Emmie Hinnenkamp Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Dreena Kuto Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Eddie Renshaw as Harry Macafee Honorable Mention Performance in a Featured Role: Sophia Haugen as Ursula Merkle Director: Janet Paone

Kennedy High School BLOOMINGTON

Honorable Mention Overall Performance, Outstanding Student Orchestra, Honorable Mention Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Vocal Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Acting Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Movement/Dance Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Overall Technical Team, Honorable Mention Technical Crew, Honorable Mention A/V Board Operators

2020 VIRTUALLY TOGETHER

Disney’s The Little Mermaid Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater, Book by Doug Wright

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS + INDIVIDUAL HONORS *Spring 2020 productions postponed or canceled Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Sophia Azmi as Ariel Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Kameron Johnson as Sebastian Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Jonathan Engebretson Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Gabriella Anderson as Ursula Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Aiden VanPeursem as Flounder Director: Nikki Jordan

Lakeville North High School LAKEVILLE

Elf the Musical Music by Matthew Sklar, Lyrics by Chad Beguilin, Book by Bob Martin; Thomas Meehan

Honorable Mention Achievement in Musical Theatre, Outstanding Overall Production, Honorable Mention Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Acting Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Overall Technical Team, Outstanding Technical Crew Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role: Erin Enabnit as Deb Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Molly Rapp as Jovie Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Jackson Solinger as Michael Hobbs Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Evan Bowen as Buddy Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Kevin Lin Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Hope Jewell Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Grace McCombs Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Brandon Wright

Little Falls Community High School LITTLE FALLS

Little Women* Music by Jason Howland, Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, Book by Allan Knee Director: Camilla Larson

Mahtomedi High School MAHTOMEDI

Schoolhouse Rock Live! Music by Lynn Ahrens, Bob Dorough, Dave Frishberg, Kathy Mandry, George Newall, and Tom Yohe, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Bob Dorough, Dave Frishberg, Kathy Mandry, George Newall, and Tom Yohe, Book by Scott Ferguson, George Keating and Kyle Hall

Honorable Mention Student Orchestra, Honorable Mention Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Vocal Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Technical Crew, Honorable Mention A/V Board Operators Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role: Luke Wisniewski as George Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Maxwell Lakso as Dori Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Sarah Lisowski Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Andrew Pontious Director: Chad Garrels Mamma Mia!* Music by Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, Lyrics by Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, Book by Catherine Johnson

Director: Chad Garrels

Mankato East High School MANKATO

Little Shop of Horrors* Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman, Book by Howard Ashman

Bye Bye Birdie* Music by Charles Strouse, Lyrics by Lee Adams, Book by Michael Stewart Director: Robin Hughes

Director: Hannah Steblay

Lakeville South High School LAKEVILLE

Shrek the Musical* Music by Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics by David LindsayAbaire, Book by David Lindsay-Abaire Director: Becky Erickson

Maple Grove Senior High School MAPLE GROVE

Ragtime Music by Lynn Ahrens, Lyrics by Stephen Flaherty, Book by Terrence McNally

Honorable Mention Achievement in Musical Theatre, Outstanding Overall Performance, Honorable Mention Overall Production, Outstanding Student Orchestra, Outstanding Performance by

TUESDAY, JULY 28 • 7PM • YOUTUBE LIVE

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS + INDIVIDUAL HONORS *Spring 2020 productions postponed or canceled an Ensemble, Outstanding Vocal Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Acting Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Movement/Dance Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Overall Technical Team, Honorable Mention Technical Crew, Honorable Mention A/V Board Operators Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role: Joshie Williams as Sarah Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Marvis Stevens as Coalhouse Walker Jr. Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Cindy Hansen as Mother Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Chris Owusu as Coalhouse Walker Jr. Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Charlie LaBerge as Tateh Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Adamson Novak Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Tyler Turnquist as Younger Brother Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Ruby Brisco as Evelyn Nesbitt Director: Nikki Swoboda

Mayo High School ROCHESTER

Newsies Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Jack Feldman, Book by Harvey Fierstein

Honorable Mention Overall Performance, Honorable Mention Overall Production, Outstanding Student Orchestra, Honorable Mention Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Acting Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Overall Technical Team, Honorable Mention Technical Crew, Honorable Mention A/V Board Operators, Honorable Mention Costume Crew Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Jessy Rehmann as Katherine Pulitzer Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Jake Gifford Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Elena Schultz Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Logan Ackerman as Race Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Gracie Grimsrud as Crutchie Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Hayden Clark as Jack Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Kalista Miller Director: Amy Monson

2020 VIRTUALLY TOGETHER

Minnehaha Academy MINNEAPOLIS

The Wizard of Oz* Music by Harold Arlen, Lyrics by Harold Arlen, Book by L. Frank Baum Director: Nicholas Freeman

Minnetonka High School MINNETONKA

Chaplin the Musical Music by Christopher Curtis, Lyrics by Christopher Curtis, Book by Christopher Curtis

Outstanding Achievement in Musical Theatre, Outstanding Overall Performance, Outstanding Overall Production, Honorable Mention Student Orchestra, Honorable Mention Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Vocal Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Acting Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Movement/Dance Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Overall Technical Team, Outstanding Technical Crew, Outstanding A/V Board Operators Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Nate Turcotte as Charlie Chaplin Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Stanley Gagner Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Grace Brabec Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Ella Van Engen Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Riley Means as Hannah Chaplin Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Maryn Reader as Hedda Hopper Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Dominic Bradburn Director: Trent Boyum Fiddler on the Roof* Music by Jerry Bock, Don Walker, Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, Book by Joseph Stein

Director: Trent Boyum

Moorhead High School MOORHEAD

Roald Dahlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Matilda the Musical Music by Tim Minchin, Lyrics by Tim Minchin, Book by Roald Dahl and adapted for the stage by Dennis Kelly

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS + INDIVIDUAL HONORS *Spring 2020 productions postponed or canceled Ensemble, Honorable Mention Acting Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Movement/Dance Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Overall Technical Team, Honorable Mention Technical Crew, Outstanding A/V Board Operators Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role: Ali Astrup as Bruce Bogtrotter Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Ethan Crompton as Miss Agatha Trunchbull Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Cassidy Wendt as Matilda Wormwood Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Scout Holding Eagle Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Liam Flanagan Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Carolina Cabanela Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Greta Almlie as Mrs. Zinnia Wormwood Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Charlie Maki as Dr./Escapologist Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Lydia Horan as Miss Honey Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Maren Twedt Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: MacKenzie Neuhalfen

Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Mackenzie Wallace Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Kate Moch Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Jayna Sherman Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Giulia Rabello as Lily St. Regis Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Gray Paguyo as Annie Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Destiny Uttecht as Grace Farrell Director: Jamie Harms

Mounds Park Academy ST. PAUL

Into the Woods* Music by Stephen Sondheim, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by James Lapine Director: Ann Frances Gregg

New Life Academy WOODBURY

Disney’s The Little Mermaid Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, Book by John Musker and Ron Clements

Director: Rebecca Meyer-Larson

Mora High School MORA

9 to 5* Music by Dolly Parton, Lyrics by Dolly Parton, Book by Patricia Resnick Director: Chris Jacobson

Mound Westonka High School MINNETRISTA

Annie Music by Charles Strouse, Lyrics by Martin Charnin, Book by Thomas Meehan

Honorable Mention Achievement in Musical Theatre, Honorable Mention Overall Performance, Outstanding Overall Production, Outstanding Student Orchestra, Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Vocal Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Acting Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Movement/Dance Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Overall Technical Team, Honorable Mention Technical Crew, Outstanding A/V Board Operators, Honorable Mention Costume Crew Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Grace Prchal as Miss Hannigan Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Michael Kurtz

Honorable Mention Achievement in Musical Theatre, Honorable Mention Overall Performance, Outstanding Overall Production, Honorable Mention Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Vocal Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Overall Technical Team, Outstanding Technical Crew, Outstanding A/V Board Operators Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role: Zach Ross as Scuttle Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role: Jack Moorman as Chef Louis Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Aidan Cremeans as Eric Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Lucy Pedro Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Ethan Fizel Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Lucas Ellingson as Sebastian Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Molly Hunt as Ariel Director: Janette Bach

North Branch Area High School NORTH BRANCH

Big Fish the Musical* Music by Andrew Lippa, Lyrics by Andrew Lippa, Book by John August Director: Laura Michels

TUESDAY, JULY 28 • 7PM • YOUTUBE LIVE

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS + INDIVIDUAL HONORS *Spring 2020 productions postponed or canceled

North High School NORTH ST.PAUL

Spamalot Music by John Du Prez, Lyrics by Eric Idle, Book by Eric Idle

Outstanding Achievement in Musical Theatre, Outstanding Overall Performance, Outstanding Overall Production, Honorable Mention Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Vocal Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Acting Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Movement/Dance Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Overall Technical Team, Outstanding Technical Crew, Outstanding A/V Board Operators Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Riley Thao as Patsy Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: David Beardsley as King Arthur Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Ashley Prax as Lady of the Lake Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Tyris Lee Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Stormi Knight Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Lindsay Siebert Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: MacGyver Lincoln as Galahad Director: Kevin Barnard

Orono High School

Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Jacob Larson as Lion/Zeke Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Kari Mika Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: James Konkol Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Jada Olson Director: Kelsie Balon

Osseo Senior High OSSEO

Shrek the Musical Music by Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, Book by David Lindsay-Abaire

Outstanding Student Orchestra, Honorable Mention Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Vocal Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Movement/Dance Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Overall Technical Team Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Maggie McGuire as Fiona Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Lauren Seeger as Pinocchio/Featured Dancer Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Kurtis Banks as Shrek Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Jenessa Tompkins as Dragon Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Hayden Lovelace as Farquaad

LONG LAKE

The Wizard of Oz Music by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg, Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg, Book by L. Frank Baum, adapted by John Kane

Director: Megan McDonough

Owatonna High School OWATONNA

Honorable Mention Overall Production, Honorable Mention Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Movement/Dance Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Overall Technical Team, Honorable Mention A/V Board Operators, Honorable Mention Costume Crew Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Madelyn Shafer as Dorothy Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Jakob Waller as Tin Man/Hickory Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Dylan Mika as Scarecrow/Hunk Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Wels Bowen as Wizard of Oz/Professor Marvel Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Michael DiPrima as Guard/Uncle Henry Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Gabi Schafer as Glinda/Aunt Em Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Alisha Pfeifer as Wicked Witch/Almira Gultch

2020 VIRTUALLY TOGETHER

Once Upon a Mattress* Music by Mary Rodgers, Lyrics by Marshall Barer, Book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, Marshall Barer

Honorable Mention Overall Performance, Honorable Mention Overall Production, Outstanding Student Orchestra, Honorable Mention Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Vocal Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Overall Technical Team, Honorable Mention Technical Crew, Honorable Mention A/V Board Operators Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Kayla Mollenhauer as Winnifred Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Jackson Hemann as Prince Dauntless Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Elizabeth Borromeo as Lady Larken Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Zach Liebl as Minstrel

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS + INDIVIDUAL HONORS *Spring 2020 productions postponed or canceled Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Maritza Vega Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Elyssa Munch Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Derek Dunn Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Bella Anderson Director: Erik Eitrheim

Park High School COTTAGE GROVE

Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical* Music by Tim Minchin, Lyrics by Tim Minchin, Book by Dennis Kelly

Movement/Dance Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Overall Technical Team, Honorable Mention Technical Crew, Honorable Mention A/V Board Operators Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role: Michael Fabisch as Miss Trunchbull Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role: Jay Soulen as Harry Wormwood Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Caden Riley Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Adelaide Howland as Lavender Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Ava Henry as Matilda Peter and the Starcatcher* Music by Wayne Barker, Lyrics by Wayne Barker, Book by Rick Elice

Director: Tracy Caponigri Director: Rob Thompson

Pierz Healy High School PIERZ

Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella (2013 version) Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, Book by Douglas Carter Beane

Honorable Mention Student Orchestra, Honorable Mention Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Acting Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Overall Technical Team, Honorable Mention A/V Board Operators Outstanding Performance in a Featured Role: Jaron Gross as Lord Pinkleton Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Simon Kroll Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Victoria Mitchell as Madame Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Jaden Lindeman as Jean-Michel Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Marissa Otremba Director: Diane Hauan

PiM Arts High School EDEN PRAIRIE

Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Music by Tim Minchin, Lyrics by Tim Minchin, Book by Dennis Kelly

Prior Lake High School SAVAGE

Mamma Mia! Music by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, Lyrics by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, Book by Catherine Johnson

Outstanding Achievement in Musical Theatre, Outstanding Overall Performance, Outstanding Overall Production, Outstanding Student Orchestra, Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Vocal Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Acting Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Movement/Dance Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Overall Technical Team, Outstanding Technical Crew, Outstanding A/V Board Operators, Honorable Mention Costume Crew Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role: Layla Hahn as Rosie Mulligan Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Ryan Fuller as Sam Carmichael Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Bella Merwin as Sophie Sheridan Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Emily Nicholas Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Nicholas Dekker as Harry Bright Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Maria Atkinson as Tanya Cresham-Leigh Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Brennan Higby as Bill Austin Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Olivia Nelson as Donna Sheridan Director: Philip Hoks

TUESDAY, JULY 28 • 7PM • YOUTUBE LIVE

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS + INDIVIDUAL HONORS *Spring 2020 productions postponed or canceled

Rogers High School ROGERS

All Shook Up Music by Joe Pietro, Lyrics by Elvis Presley, Book by Joe Pietro

Honorable Mention Achievement in Musical Theatre, Honorable Mention Overall Performance, Outstanding Overall Production, Outstanding Student Orchestra, Honorable Mention Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Vocal Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Overall Technical Team, Honorable Mention Technical Crew, Outstanding A/V Board Operators Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role: Kennedy Thomas as Sylvia Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Lydia Deavel as Natalie Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Emily Dusosky Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Alyssa Bachmeier Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Aidan Gordon as Jim Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Grey Cuabo as Chad Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Ethan Nylin as Dennis

Mention Technical Crew, Honorable Mention A/V Board Operators Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Uriah Cook as Emmett Forrest Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Alyssa Tasto as Elle Woods Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Morgan Paulson Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Hillarie Markfort Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Anneka Meinke Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Sydnee Wick as Brooke Wyndham Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: R.J. Carstensen-Boe as Kyle B. O’Boyle Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Nick Chantry as Professor Callahan Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Chloe Zeiszler as Vivienne Kensington Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Alison Thomas Director: Steven D. Mick

Shakopee High School SHAKOPEE

Director: Kristine Iverson

Rosemount High School

Hairspray Music by Marc Shaiman, Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman, Book by Mark O’Donnell & Thomas Meehan

ROSEMOUNT

Urinetown* Music by Mark Hollman, Lyrics by Greg Kotis & Mark Hollman, Book by Greg Kotis Director: Nathan Miller

Saint John’s Preparatory School COLLEGEVILLE

Fiddler on the Roof* Music by Jerry Bock, Don Walker, Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, Book by Joseph Stein Director: Brandon Anderson

Sauk Rapids-Rice High School

Honorable Mention Student Orchestra, Honorable Mention Acting Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Movement/Dance Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Overall Technical Team, Honorable Mention Technical Crew, Honorable Mention A/V Board Operators Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role: Nathan Svestka as Wilbur Turnblad Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role: Cassie Martin as Velma Von Tussel Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: zach Frank as Edna Turnblad Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Ben Koller as Corny Collins

SAUK RAPIDS

Legally Blonde Music by Laurence O’Keefe, Lyrics by Nell Benjamin, Book by Heather Hach

Director: Thom Amundsen

INVER GROVE HEIGHTS

2020 VIRTUALLY TOGETHER

Simley High School Theatre The Drowsy Chaperone* Music by Lisa Lambert, Greg Morrison, Lyrics by Lisa Lambert, Greg Morrison, Book by Bob Martin, Don McKellar Director: James Davis

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS + INDIVIDUAL HONORS *Spring 2020 productions postponed or canceled

South St. Paul Secondary School SOUTH ST. PAUL

Once Upon a Mattress Music by Mary Rodgers, Lyrics by Marshall Barer, Book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, Marshall Barer

Honorable Mention Overall Production, Honorable Mention Movement/Dance Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Overall Technical Team, Honorable Mention Technical Crew, Honorable Mention A/V Board Operators Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Emma Bauer as Princess Winnifred Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Shay Krueger Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Jacqui Monson Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Zoe Franklin as Lady Larken Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Grant Baker as King Sextimus Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Nicole Kelly Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Kaylee Contreras Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Daniel Everson Director: Eric Holsen

Southwest Christian High School CHASKA

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast* Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman, Book by Linda Woolverton Director: Patrick Mealey

Spectrum High School ELK RIVER

Seussical* Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Book by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty Director: Kathy Stelten

Spring Lake Park High School SPRING LAKE PARK

Seussical* Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Book by Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty Director: Kevin Dutcher

St. Cloud Tech High School ST. CLOUD

The Addams Family Music by Andrew Lippa, Lyrics by Andrew Lippa, Book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice

Honorable Mention Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Acting Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Overall Technical Team, Honorable Mention Technical Crew, Honorable Mention Costume Crew Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Truman Kluempke as Gomez Addams Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Grecia López as Wednesday Addams Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Katie Hinkemeyer as Alice Beineke Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Lexi Handley as Morticia Director: Kerry Kopp

St. Croix Preparatory Academy STILLWATER

Once Upon a Mattress* Music by Mary Rodgers, Lyrics by Marshall Barer, Book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller

Honorable Mention Student Orchestra, Honorable Mention Acting Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Overall Technical Team, Honorable Mention Technical Crew Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role: Lukas Neau as King Sextimus Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Ethan Chestnut Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Connor Parr as Prince Dauntless Director: Stacy Mittag

St. Francis High School ST. FRANCIS

Peter and the Starcatcher Book by Rick Elice

TUESDAY, JULY 28 • 7PM • YOUTUBE LIVE

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS + INDIVIDUAL HONORS *Spring 2020 productions postponed or canceled Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Cordelia Stoeckel Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Abigail Mart Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Humphrey Tess as Mrs. Bumbrake Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Simon Luckow as Peter Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Chase Davis Director: Glenn Morehouse Olson Newsies* Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Jack Feldman, Book by Harvey Fierstein

Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role: Nolan Montcalm as Motel Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Josh Kainz as Tevye Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Joshua Eull Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Hannah Hodge as Hodel Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Emma Eriksen as Yente Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Veronica Jacques Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Emily Markgraf Director: Joshua Mann

Director: Glenn Morehouse Olson

St. Paul Academy and Summit School

St. Louis Park High School

ST. PAUL

ST LOUIS PARK

Legally Blonde Music by Laurence Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keefe, Lyrics by Nell Benjamin, Book by Heather Hach

Honorable Mention Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Movement/Dance Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Technical Crew Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Phoebe McKinney as Elle Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Ben Sanford as Emmett Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Isaac Scott as Callahan Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Carly Joseph as Serena/Dance Captain Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Isaac Wahl as Warner/Dance Captain Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Jacob Khabie Director: Jodi Hatzenbeller

St. Michael-Albertville High School ST. MICHAEL

Fiddler on the Roof Music by Jerry Bock, Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, Book by Joseph Stein

Honorable Mention Achievement in Musical Theatre, Outstanding Overall Performance, Honorable Mention Student Orchestra, Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Vocal Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Acting Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Movement/Dance Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Overall Technical Team

2020 VIRTUALLY TOGETHER

Chicago* Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred Ebb, Book by Fred Ebb & Bob Fosse Director: Eric Severson

Stillwater Area High School STILLWATER

Disneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beauty and the Beast* Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, Book by Linda Woolverton Director: Grif Sadow

Tartan High School OAKDALE

Seussical Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Book by Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty

Honorable Mention Overall Production, Honorable Mention Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Movement/Dance Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Overall Technical Team, Honorable Mention Technical Crew, Honorable Mention A/V Board Operators Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role: Sasha Tomasevich as Wickersham #1 Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role: Carlie Tvedt as Sour Kangaroo Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Alex Hughes Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Luke Cambronne as Cat in the Hat Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Emma Kelsey as Gertrude McFuzz

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS + INDIVIDUAL HONORS *Spring 2020 productions postponed or canceled Footloose* Music by Tom Snow, Lyrics by Dean Pitchford, Book by Dean Pitchford & Walter Bobbie

Director: Kyle Schwartz

The International School of Minnesota EDEN PRAIRIE

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast* Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman/ Tim Rice, Book by Linda Woolverton Director: Ben Cutler

Thomas Edison High School MINNEAPOLIS

Newsies Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Jack Feldman, Book by Harvey Fierstein

Vocal Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Movement/Dance Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Overall Technical Team, Outstanding Technical Crew, Honorable Mention A/V Board Operators Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Taylor Zeto as Gabriella Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Andrew Kroll as Troy Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Lily Zemke Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Amira Gerlach Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Sophia Johnson as Ms. Darbus Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Jake Busse Director: Tim Hoffman

Triton High School DODGE CENTER

Honorable Mention Overall Production, Honorable Mention Acting Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Overall Technical Team, Honorable Mention Technical Crew, Outstanding Costume Crew Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Lukas Nederloe as Jack Kelley Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Camilla Pedroza-Garcia as Crutchie Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Akausha Williams as Medda Larkin/Mrs. Jacobi Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Ellie Traxler-Menz as Katherine Plumber Honorable Mention Performance in a Featured Role: Djinn Kabeya as Roosevelt

The Wizard of Oz* Music by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Hayburg, Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg, Book by Frank Gabrielson

Director: Anne Schreiber

VISTA Productions: Theatre Department of Visitation School and Saint Thomas Academy MENDOTA HEIGHTS

Newsies* Music by Alan Menken & Jack Feldman, Lyrics by Alan Menken & Jack Feldman, Book by Harvey Fierstein Director: Wendy Short-Hays

Director: Dudley Voigt

Thomas Jefferson High School BLOOMINGTON

Fiddler of the Roof* Music by Jerry Bock, Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, Book by Joseph Stein Director: Laura Schmit

Totino-Grace High School FRIDLEY

Disney’s High School Musical Music and lyrics by Matthew Gerrard, Robbie Nevil, Ray Cham, Greg Cham, Drew Seeley, Randy Petersen, Kevin Quinn, Andy Dodd, Adam Watts, Bryan Louiselle, David N. Lawrence, Faye Greenberg, Jamie Houston, Book by David Simpatico

Honorable Mention Overall Production, Honorable Mention Student Orchestra, Honorable Mention

Waconia High School WACONIA

Fiddler on the Roof Music by Jerry Bock, Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, Book by Joseph Stein

Honorable Mention Overall Performance, Honorable Mention Overall Production, Honorable Mention Student Orchestra, Honorable Mention Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Vocal Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Movement/Dance Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Overall Technical Team, Honorable Mention Technical Crew, Outstanding A/V Board Operators Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Brady Compaan as Tevye Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Amara Jones-Myers as Yente

TUESDAY, JULY 28 • 7PM • YOUTUBE LIVE

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS + INDIVIDUAL HONORS *Spring 2020 productions postponed or canceled Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Johanna Makela as Hodel Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Brynn Checco

Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Kylee Forsmann Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Eleanor Grant

Director: Liz Smith

Director: Joyce Peterson

Washburn High School

Wayzata High School

MINNEAPOLIS

PLYMOUTH

Hair Music by Galt MacDermot, Lyrics by James Rado, Book by Jerome Ragni

Legally Blonde Music by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin, Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin, Book by Heather Hach

Honorable Mention Overall Performance, Honorable Mention Overall Production, Honorable Mention Student Orchestra, Honorable Mention Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Vocal Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Overall Technical Team, Honorable Mention Technical Crew, Outstanding Costume Crew Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Kaitlyn Stewart as Sheila Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Ellis Korblick Jay as Claude Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Jamie Funke Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Clara Sechow Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Cece Persons Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Madeline Huiting as Ronnie Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Miles Chastain as Berger Mamma Mia!* Music by Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, Lyrics by Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, Book by Catherine Johnson

Director: John Lynn

Watertown-Mayer High School WATERTOWN

Annie Music by Charles Strouse, Lyrics by Martin Charnin, Book by Thomas Meehan

Honorable Mention Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Movement/Dance Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Overall Technical Team, Honorable Mention A/V Board Operators Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Lillian Dietrich as Grace Farrell Outstanding in Technical Leadership: George Janikula Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Kylee Forsmann as Tessie

2020 VIRTUALLY TOGETHER

Outstanding Achievement in Musical Theatre, Outstanding Overall Performance, Outstanding Overall Production, Outstanding Student Orchestra, Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Vocal Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Acting Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Movement/Dance Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Overall Technical Team, Honorable Mention Technical Crew, Outstanding A/V Board Operators, Outstanding Costume Crew Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role: Cora Teachey as Paulette Buonafonte Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role: Cassandra Hultgren as Vivienne Kensington Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Katy Manderfeld as Elle Woods Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Migle Dulevicius Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Jacob Steen Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Lexi Arrell as Pilar Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Casey Centner as Serena Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Sharada Venkateswaran Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Katie Polum Director: Dennis Joslyn

White Bear Lake Area High School WHITE BEAR LAKE

Aida Music by Elton John, Lyrics by Tim Rice, Book by Linda Woolverton, Robert Falls, David Henry Hwang

Honorable Mention Overall Performance, Honorable Mention Overall Production, Outstanding Student Orchestra, Honorable Mention Vocal Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Movement/ Dance Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Overall Technical Team, Honorable Mention Technical Crew, Honorable Mention Costume Crew

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS + INDIVIDUAL HONORS *Spring 2020 productions postponed or canceled Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role: Jackson Ogden as Zoser Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Ninchai Nok-Chiclana as Aida Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Josh Powell as Radames Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Jordyn Rodriguez Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Wyatt Erickson as Mereb Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Dylan Harjes as Qadir Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Meredith Bowermaster as Amneris Director: Wendy Suoja

Winona Senior High School WINONA

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Music by Gene de Paul, Lyrics by Johnny Mercer, Book by Lawrence Kasha and David Landay

Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Jayci Goetz Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Adrianna Holst Director: Marcia Panian

Zimmerman High School ZIMMERMAN

Freaky Friday Music by Tom Kitt, Lyrics by Brian Yorkey, Book by Bridget Carpenter

Honorable Mention Overall Performance, Honorable Mention Student Orchestra, Honorable Mention Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Acting Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Overall Technical Team, Honorable Mention A/V Board Operators

Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Adeline Matthees as Milly Bradon Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Ava Ringlien Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Preston Kamrowski as Gideon Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Caidan Hoarn as Caleb

Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Nicole Weekley as Ellie Blake Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Bailey Benner as Katherine Blake Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Joey Kirk as Adam Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Cole Carbert as Mike Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Tanner Johnson Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Melissa Muckenhirn Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership: Madi Naatz

Director: Susan Krohse

Director: Jonathan Palashewski

Woodbury High School

Non-Assessment Schools

Honorable Mention Performance by an Ensemble, Honorable Mention Vocal Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding A/V Board Operators

WOODBURY

The Addams Family – School Edition Music by Andrew Lippa, Lyrics by Andrew Elice & Marshall Brickman, Book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice

Honorable Mention Overall Production, Outstanding Student Orchestra, Honorable Mention Movement/ Dance Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Overall Technical Team, Honorable Mention Technical Crew, Outstanding A/V Board Operators

Duluth East High School Eastview High School Hermantown High School Hinckley-Finlayson High School Legacy Christian Academy The FAIR School Minneapolis Morris Area High School Robbinsdale Cooper High School Roseville Area High School Sartell High School St. Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists

Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Joe Lionetti as Gomez Addams Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Tanner Ignazewski Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Paofue Thao as Uncle Fester Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role: Jessica Mathews as Alice Beineke

TUESDAY, JULY 28 • 7PM • YOUTUBE LIVE

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS + INDIVIDUAL HONORS *Spring 2020 productions postponed or canceled

Spotlight 2020 School List (100 SCHOOLS TOTAL)

Andover High School Bemidji High School Benilde-St. Margaret’s School Blaine High School Buffalo High School Burnsville High School Cambridge-Isanti High School Centennial High School Champlin Park High School Chanhassen High School Chaska High School Chisago Lakes High School Columbia Heights High School Concordia Academy Coon Rapids High School Creative Arts Secondary School Cretin-Derham Hall High School DeLaSalle High School Detroit Lakes High School Duluth East High School Eagan High School East Ridge High School Eastview High School Edina High School Elk River High School Farmington High School Forest Lake Area High School Fridley High School Glencoe-Silver Lake Public Schools Great River School Hayfield High School Henry Sibley High School Hermantown High School Hill-Murray School Hinckley-Finlayson High School Hutchinson High School Irondale High School Kennedy High School Lakeville North High School Lakeville South High School Legacy Christian Academy Little Falls Community High School Mahtomedi High School Mankato East High School Maple Grove Senior High School Mayo High School The FAIR School Minneapolis Minnehaha Academy Minnetonka High School

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Moorhead High School Mora High School Morris Area High School Mound Westonka High School Mounds Park Academy New Life Academy North Branch Area High School North High School Orono High School Osseo Senior High Owatonna High School Park High School Pierz Healy High School PiM Arts High School Prior Lake High School Robbinsdale Cooper High School Rogers High School Rosemount High School Roseville Area High School Saint John’s Preparatory School Sartell High School Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Shakopee High School Simley High School Theatre South St. Paul Secondary School Southwest Christian High School Spectrum High School Spring Lake Park High School St. Cloud Tech High School St. Croix Preparatory Academy St. Francis High School St. Louis Park High School St. Michael Albertville High School St. Paul Academy and Summit School St. Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists Stillwater Area High School Tartan High School The International School of Minnesota Thomas Edison High School Thomas Jefferson High School Totino-Grace High School Triton High School VISTA Productions: Theatre Department of Visitation School and Saint Thomas Academy Waconia High School Washburn High School Watertown-Mayer High School Wayzata High School White Bear Lake Area High School Winona Senior High School Woodbury High School Zimmerman High School

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SENIOR DAY CELEBRATION

y a D r Senio n o i t a r b C e le Spotlight Education, a program of Hennepin Theatre Trust, is dedicated to supporting and honoring high school musical theater students across Minnesota. On March 7, 2020, we hosted our second annual Senior Day Celebration to congratulate high school seniors and thank them for making our program great. Students from across the state gathered to celebrate their high school accomplishments and to talk to Twin Cities theater and nontheater professionals about life after high school. We are so grateful to the Class of 2020 for all of their hard work and dedication to their theater communities. Check out these pictures from our 2020 Senior Day Celebration!

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TRIPLE THREAT + TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE

ABOUT THE PROGRAMS TRIPLE THREAT FINALISTS Spotlight Education recognizes individual performances through the Triple Threat Award, which honors students (juniors and seniors) who excel in three areas — dancing, singing and acting — in addition to leadership in the community. Triple Threat finalists perform during Spotlight Showcase (this year in our Virtually Together celebration), and four students are recognized. Due to the Broadway League’s decision to cancel the National High School Musical Theatre Awards (The Jimmy Awards), we have decided to extend an offer to two additional students this year, to ensure that six Minnesota students receive professional Broadway experiences. The honorees receive an all-expenses paid trip to New York, where they attend Broadway shows, meet with industry professionals and participate in workshops to hone their Triple Threat skills. The Spotlight Education Triple Threat Broadway Experience is fueled by Sun Country Airlines.

TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE FINALISTS It is with great pride that we announce our new Technical Theater Excellence Honor. Two graduating seniors will travel to New York City for a curated career pathways experience. Any graduating senior who engages in technical theater is eligible for this recognition, regardless of discipline. This experience will provide students with expanded knowledge, tools and connections to further their technical careers.

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

The Community Engagement Award is given to schools that go above and beyond the performance to make a difference in the community. This award challenges schools to use the production to make connections creatively and innovatively, fill a need, resolve conflict, provide extended services, and/or engage the community.

Congratulations to our 2020 recipients of the Community Engagement Award

Buffalo High School | Guys and Dolls

Through the support they earn from the community, Buffalo High School produces shows that enrich education and open conversations. Through this year's show, Guys and Dolls, the BHS theatre department directors spent a great deal of rehearsal time in discussion with the company regarding the musical’s various themes and ensuing educational opportunities. What does this musical teach us? It is full of gamblers and strippers! We chose to focus on a message of inclusion and kindness, which we hope they will implement in their lives. We were also able to perform a portion of our show for several of our high school special needs students including students who are medically fragile, have spectrum disorders or other disabilities making it difficult for them to attend a play or musical. Three special needs students also work on the set building crew. A paraprofessional was hired to support the students during set building sessions. Inclusion and kindness are also messages the entire ensemble supported at Buffalo High School. We all committed to supporting the BHS movement (originated through Special Olympics - “Spread the Word to End the Word”) stamping out the use of the “R” word. We were part of a week-long effort to get as many BHS students as possible to sign a pledge supporting this movement. The BHS theatre department has joined the Wright County Bounce Back Program. The Bounce Back Project is a unique collaborative of physicians, nurses, hospital leaders, staff and community partners in Wright County, MN, who have come together for a single purpose — to impact the lives of individuals, communities, and organizations by promoting health through happiness. We focus on Gratitude, Mindfulness, Social Connections, Random Acts of Kindness and Three Good Things (at the end of every day list three good things that came out of our day). Another service the BHS theatre program provides is bagging and carrying out groceries at the local grocery store. This is an important part of visibility in the community. BHS has also established a Theatre Leadership Team, which includes students in grades 10-12 to focus on mindfulness and self-care.

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Chanhassen High School | Little Shop of Horrors

Last November, Chanhassen High School was proud to present our first ever Sensory Friendly performance. It is our philosophy to make Chanhassen Drama a safe, welcoming and inclusive place where all are welcome. Not everyone enjoys theater in the same way, and our Student Thespian Officers made it their goal to change the way we presented our shows, so we could welcome patrons into our theater who might find the traditional theater setting intimidating, frightening or out of reach. On Thursday, November 7, 2019, Little Shop of Horrors was presented with these patrons in mind. Our own amazing Special Education Staff helped to get the word out within our own district. A full-page story in the Chaska Herald highlighted the Sensory Friendly performance with a focus on students. Ticket prices were adjusted to make our show financially available to our patrons. On the day of the performance, we welcomed our patrons with a social story and a couple items they could keep a set of earplugs to use if needed, and a fidget for them to use during the show and take home. Bottles of water were available to all patrons, and cookies were served at intermission, before and after the show. Before the curtain went up, the actors (in costume) talked to our audience to make them more comfortable with some of their characters. Orin Scrivello, in particular, spent time telling our guests that he was really a nice guy, and he was just pretending to be mean. Patrons were shown the big Audrey puppets, and our puppeteers explained how they work. During the performance, our guests were encouraged to sing along if they wanted, to get up and dance if they wanted, and ask questions of their caregivers or parents. After the show, the actors and technicians were available to greet patrons and take pictures. The reaction of parents in the audience brought tears to our eyes. Not all of our guests made it through the entire show, but a quiet space was provided for them to use when they needed a break. We learned a great deal with our inaugural Sensory Friendly performance, and will continue this new tradition!

East Ridge High School | The Drowsy Chaperone

This past fall, East Ridge High school put on "The Drowsy Chaperone." This show illuminates how important art and music are in a world where many people merely “stumble along,” and it also had a major theme of looking back on the past fondly and remembering old times. As such, we really wanted to engage the older members of our community, many of whom are isolated and love connecting with people outside of their nursing homes, in the music and message of our musical. It is so important to keep seniors’ spirits up, and often, it’s the little things, like a smile or chat, that can brighten a senior’s day, but we truly realized the power of theater and music in making an impact. In October, members from the musical cast and pit performed a musical revue for 70+ residents at two local nursing homes. We sang and played a variety of music. We chose songs that we thought the residents would connect with, performing big band-style brass quartets to wellknown folk songs to Frank Sinatra to our very own Drowsy Chaperone score. We were incredibly touched by the residents’ reactions to our music. People were mouthing the words, smiling softly, and closing their eyes. In the Drowsy Chaperone, the Man in the Chair (narrator) says that “a musical does what a musical is supposed to do. It takes you to another world.” And for the residents, our music did just that — seniors often experience pain and loneliness, but in that moment, they were completely absorbed in the music, free of worries. The facility director told me that many of the residents had not seen a musical in years, and we allowed them to return to the “good old days of the past.” One resident told me that “Danny Boy” was her favorite song and it had made her day to hear it again. I think the most powerful volunteer opportunities are ones where we help people by doing something we love. Our musical cast and pit members love music and love theater, and when we saw that others were positively and deeply impacted by our performances, it warmed our hearts more than we could express.

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Hill-Murray School | Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn

Our annual holiday production is our most well-attended show and every year we like to capitalize on that, supporting local charities. This year, we supported our Student DECA organization and their work with multiple charities in the Twin Cities. In addition to supporting local nonprofits, we encouraged the spirit of philanthropy in our students, which will give back ten-fold in the future. Each performance, a student from the DECA group made a preshow announcement about what they were fundraising for, set up a booth in the lobby for intermission games and interaction with audiences, and sold notes to cast/crew members to raise money. One group actually had puppies come in for a pre-show and intermission adoption event called "The Howl-A-Day Inn." Terribly cheesy, yes, but very effective. All the dogs were adopted and their local arts and crafts fair raised even more money. In addition, Art Club students sold art in the lobby during shows, raising funds for other nonprofits!

Maple Grove | Ragtime

Maple Grove Senior High School worked diligently to produce a musical that could be a catalyst for conversation and understanding in their school community by presenting Ragtime in the fall of 2019. The cast, crew, and production team worked with H Adam Harris, a DEI facilitator and teaching artist, to be a part of the process from start to end, and held a mandatory matinee for the entire school to help spark conversations and change.

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St. Francis High School | Peter and the Starcatcher

We continued our inclusive and accessible outreach with this production, hosting a sensory friendly performance of Peter and the Starcatcher. We have now established a small committee of students and parent volunteers who make the magic happen. Our set up includes publishing social stories, special programs, offering weighted blankets and noise canceling headphones, as well as a special room where people who feel overwhelmed can go. The room has calming music options and light filters. Fidgets or "squishies" were also made by students for our guests to use and keep. At this performance, guests were allowed to be in the aisles if they needed to stretch, and could be seated in a more "socially distant" way. We dimmed lighting effects and kept the house lights on low during the performance. At intermission, we hosted a group activity time where people could stretch and move. Following the show, people were able to meet the cast in a large space so they would not be overwhelmed. This performance was offered at no cost to the attending families. Following this show, one man and his mother were so excited. His favorite movie is Peter Pan, and he got to meet Captain Hook. He even got a pirate eyepatch and got to have his picture taken with cast members. He was a little mad, though, that we didn't call the character Captain Hook, but Black Stache. In addition, we added an ASL interpreted performance in order to reach out to our deaf and hard-of-hearing community. This was an exciting addition, and our interpreters were amazing. We have several families, including one of our summer theater families, who for the first time were able to get the full production experience because of our fantastic interpreters. Senior Ruby Schroeder, who played Black Stache, and her mom Lisa have been instrumental in helping us establish this program. We look forward to continuing this program in the future for our entire community.

St. Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists Seniors to Seniors: A Virtual Cabaret

When we went "virtual," the first assignment I gave my musical theater high school seniors was to design a cabaret performance that we could give to the senior citizens who live at Episcopal Homes Senior Residence as they live in isolation. Some of these students knew some of the residents already through our intergenerational theater class they could elect to take in the fall. It was the only assignment in all of our virtual learning that every student in the class completed - ON TIME! They each crafted their own patter and chose an appropriate song. They interviewed their grandparents to get ideas of what they could sing. They recorded their sets, which were compiled into two performances. The first performance was aired at Episcopal Homes. The residents laughed and cried. (They even want to surprise the kids and make their own videos to send them to honor their graduations!) https://youtu.be/dVVvDPjsKW8

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THEATRE EDUCATOR AWARD Each year, Spotlight Education recognizes an outstanding educator for their work with theater students and the advancement of arts education.

CONG RATU LATIONS TO O U R 20 20 T H E ATRE E D U C ATO R AWAR D R E C I P I E N T :

JIM LUND

“Jim has consistently gone beyond the role of Artistic Director - he is director, mentor, Co-Conspirator in all things creative, visionary, and above all, confidant and friend. His artistic vision is impeccable, his sense of fun is unequaled, and his compassion for the young humans he guides through the theater (and life) is humbling.

“I wanted to become a teacher because I had a really bad teacher in college, and I thought that I could do better, so I did.” — MR. LUND

He should be honored for his dedication and passion for the arts and his students. He personally helped me, and hundreds of students blossom into the artists we are today.

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- FORMER STUDENT

Jim Lund has been a guiding light for students in this district for 20 years. He has directed both plays and musicals that have left lasting impressions on every single person. He brings energy, joy, and care into each room, and truly takes pride in the stories that are told on stage. Jim Lund built a foundation at Chanhassen High School that I am lucky to build upon. — FELLOW ARTS EDUCATOR

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SPOTLIGHT EDUCATION EVALUATORS AND TEACHING ARTISTS Alicia Peterson Alicia Wiesneth Allie Kroehler Amanda Chial Amanda Hestwood Amanda L Born Amber Burns Andrew Bourgoin Andrew Newman Andy Kust Anne Brown Anne Reason Austin Vockrodt Autumn Ness Britta Ollmann Bryce Crandall C. Ryan Shipley Carrie Carlson Cassandra Betker Cat Brindisi Cayla Wolpers Chloe Brevik Rich Christine Heesun Hwang Christine Wade Christopher Ryan Shipley Claire Avitabile Corey Schutzer

Craig Johnson Dan Piering Danielle Siver David Darrow Dudley Voigt Elise Parker Elizabeth Streif Elly Stahkle France Roberts Greta Grosch Jaclyn Juola Jacob Miller Jamie Reznicek Jane Froiland Janet Trow Jason Millsap Jeff Anderson Jeffrey A. Bennett Jennifer Apple Jennifer Grimm Jennifer Lund Jerome L. Girton Jessica Kelley Jim Christenson Jimmy LeDuc Jimmy Stocco III Jonathan Haller

Judy Bennett Julia Rose Larson Julie Christenson Justin DeLong Karen Biedermann Katie Marie Kelly Katlyn Moser Kelli Killmer Kristine Iverson Krysti Wiita Kym Otto LaTwanna Williams Laura Grossmann Laura Osnes Leslie Vincent Lewis Youngren Linda Talcott Lee Luke Harger Lydia Wagner Maggie Myre Margo Gray Mary Weibel Mathias Anderson Maureen ShermanMendez Max Wojtanowicz Meghan Kreidler (Host) Meredith Casey

Michael Matthew Ferrell Molly Weibel Nikki Caulfield Patrick Hiltner Paul Robert Coate Quinn Forrest Masterson Rebecca Green Rebekah Hasenmueller Robbie Mancina Ryan DeLaCroix Ryan McCartan Ryan Mcguire Grimes Sara Marsh Sarah Pierucki Sean Michael Dooley Serena Brook Seri F Johnson Shalee M. Coleman Shannon Elliott Sheena Janson Kelley Stephanie Harmon Tim Miller Tyler Casey Tyler McKenzie Whitney Vockrodt Z Makila Zully Sosa

A SPECIAL THANKS The 2020 Virtually Together is made possible by:

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Special thanks to the following: Jesse Carlson, Rob Mills, Gus Wiltse, Merrit Benton, Larry King, Spotlight alumni, Historic Theatre Group, Tom Sandelands, Sarah Pierucki, Chris Schweiger, Greta Grosch, Jim Sheeley, Historic Theatre Group, Ann Kim, Sheena Janson Kelley, Hennepin Theatre Trust Staff and Board, Meghan Kreidler, Janet Grove, Whitney Rhodes, The FAIR School, Eram Cowlas, Pete Tedrow, Linda Talcott Lee, Andy Kust, Lucas Wells

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SPOTLIGHT SHOWCASE ARTISTIC STAFF

ARTISTIC TEAM Vanessa Brooke Agnes (Graphic Designer/ Playbill Curator)

Linda Talcott Lee (Director “We’re All in This Together”)

Kristian Anderson (Guitar)

Ashley Selmer (Triple Threat Panelist)

Greg Angel (Bass)

Andre Shoals (Triple Threat Panelist)

Andrew Bourgoin (Executive Producer/ Arranger)

Ari Koehnen Sweeney (Director of Education)

Steve Grisdale (Drums)

Katie Taintor (Associate Director “We’re All in This Together”)

Sheena Janson Kelley (Triple Threat Panelist)

Janet Trow (Triple Threat Panelist)

Meghan Kreidler (Host)

Tony Vierling (Triple Threat Panelist)

Andy Kust (Music Director)

Lucas Wells (Video Producer)

Julia Larson, (Director “You’ll Never Walk Alone/Thank You For the Music”)

Gus Wiltse (Video Producer)

KRISTIAN ANDERSON (Guitar) is happy to be back for this special Spotlight performance. Guitar credits include Broadway stops of Matilda, Legally Blonde, and countless productions for Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, Latté Da, Children’s Theatre Company, etc. Additionally, he performs worldwide for Disney’s Live-to-Film version of Coco and with the critically acclaimed Tantalus Quartet.

GREG ANGEL (Bass) has worked in theater pits all over the Twin Cities for the last 25 years. He was lucky to be asked to play the very first Spotlight Showcase and has been part of many of them ever since. Very sad to not be physically together this year.

ANDREW BOURGOIN (Executive Producer/ Arranger) Spotlight Showcase (2015-Present). Broadway Keyboards: Aladdin, Mean Girls. Music Directing Highlights: Ogunquit Playhouse, The Ordway, Children’s Theatre Company, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, Theater Latté Da, College Light Opera Company. High School & College Educator. BM; St. Olaf College. AFM Local 802.

choreographer, teaching artist, and graphic designer. Founder and Artistic Director of Dark Muse Performing Arts. @DarkMuseArts

STEVE GRISDALE (Drums) Born in Liverpool, England, Steve has traveled the world playing drums and spent six years aboard cruise ships and tours in the UK and Europe. After working with Jim Brickman, Nell Carter, Pat Boone, Debbie Reynolds, he now calls Minnesota home and currently plays at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, Theater Latté Da, and others.

JANET HAYES TROW (Triple Threat Panelist) Career has taken her from New York’s Radio City Music Hall and Off-Off Broadway to American Hawaii Cruises. She has worked at the Guthrie, The Ordway, History Theatre, Theatre Elision, and spent many years in leading and supporting roles at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres. She loves encouraging young talent and is proud to be part of the Spotlight program.

SHEENA JANSON KELLEY (Triple Threat VANESSA BROOKE AGNES (Graphic Designer/Playbill Curator) A Minnesota native and Spotlight alumni, experienced firsthand the positive impact of this beloved program. Spotlight Showcase is her favorite time of year; seeing the next generation of theater artists share their talent and hard work is inspiring and moving. Additionally, Vanessa is a freelance actor, director,

Panelist) is a freelance artist and Casting Director in the Twin Cities — working with creative teams for the Children’s Theatre Company, Theater Mu, Jungle Theater, The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, and others. She values fostering connections between artists and institutions, always keeping inclusive casting at the forefront.

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SPOTLIGHT SHOWCASE ARTISTIC STAFF ARI KOEHNEN SWEENEY (Director of

KATIE TAINTOR (Associate Director:

Education) joined Hennepin Theatre Trust in 2015. As a Spotlight Education Alum, she was excited to continue her life with the program after stage managing Spotlight Showcases in 2013, 2014 and 2015. She is tremendously grateful to return to her heart’s center, leading the education team.

“We’re All in This Together”) has enjoyed roles in Dance Til You Drop (History Theatre/Collide Theatrical); Dracula; Le Petit Moulin (Collide Theatrical); Mary Poppins; Thoroughly Modern Millie (Artistry); and The Blue Jar (Cherry Lane Theatre). She is a passionate artist, educator, and choreographer and is excited to be working with Spotlight this year!

MEGHAN KREIDLER (Host) is a Twin Cities based actor, teacher, and rock ‘n’ roller. Credits: Mu Performing Arts, Mixed Blood Theatre, Children’s Theatre Company, Ten Thousand Things, Guthrie Theater, Park Square Theatre, History Theatre, Walking Shadow Theatre Company, Theater Latté Da, and Workhaus Collective. Education: U of M/ Guthrie BFA.

ANDY KUST (Music Director) is an awardwinning music director, vocal coach and arts educator who is the Resident Music Director at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres. He has performed across the country, held university theater faculty positions, and maintains a voice training studio in the Twin Cities. Education: Arizona State University and Luther College.

JULIA LARSON (Director: “Thank You For the Music” & “You’ll Never Walk Alone”) is so excited to be working with these talented students for the fourth year in a row! A proud “Spotlight Kid,” Julia graduated from Visitation School in 2014 and earned her B.S. in American Dance Pedagogy from Oklahoma City University in 2018. Freelancing info at juliaroselarson.com

ASHLEY SELMER (Triple Threat Panelist) is the Founder and Creative Director of SHAPESHIFT, a Minneapolis based dance collective. Versed in jazz, contemporary, ballet, hip-hop, and African. A Snapshot: Xcel Energy Center, The Ordway, Children’s Theatre Company, Guthrie, Penumbra, and J Lo’s Direct TV Now Campaign for Super Bowl LII.

ANDRE SHOALS (Triple Threat Panelist) is a performer, teacher, mentor, director, choreographer, and most importantly a native of St. Paul, MN. He’s worked with dance companies both in Minnesota and NYC along with local theaters Latté Da, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres & Park Square. 50

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LINDA TALCOTT LEE (Director: “We’re All in This Together”) choreographic credits include: Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas; Matilda, Mulan JR; Cinderella (CTC); Beauty and the Beast (Ordway); Romeo and Juliet (Guthrie). She was awarded an Emmy for her choreographic work in The Comedy Hall of Fame with Jason Alexander and is a Broadway veteran.

TONY VIERLING (Triple Threat Panelist) has been a professional actor for more than 34 years. He has performed internationally in over 60 productions. Locally, he has appeared at the Guthrie, The Ordway, MN Opera, Children’s Theatre Company, and Chanhassen Dinner Theatres. NY credits include Off-Broadway and National Tours.

LUCAS WELLS (Video Producer) is a Twin Cities based actor and video producer. TV: Best Buy, Target, Home Depot, Behr Paint, Subway, Bissell, Evine Live, Stella & Chewy’s, and HBO’s Boardwalk Empire. Theatre: Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, Yellow Tree, Old Log, freeFall Theatre, Off-Broadway, and the Spring Awakening First National Tour.

GUS WILTSE (Video Producer) is a Twin Cities based video producer and still photographer. Credits Include: CliftonLarsonAllen, Posi Creative, Minnesota Twins, Minnesota United FC, Minnesota Timberwolves, Fox Sports North, Hubbard Broadcasting, WFTC-TV FOX 29, and many years of Spotlight Showcase in Downtown Minneapolis. Education: Minnesota State University Moorhead.

Hennepin Theatre Trust drives cultural and economic vitality in Minnesota through leadership of the dynamic Hennepin Theatre District in downtown Minneapolis and educational programming that reaches every area of the state. Hennepin Theatre Trust is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jay Novak, Chair Travis Barkve, Vice Chair; Treasurer Syl Jones, Secretary Mark Nerenhausen, President/CEO Judy Blaseg, Chair, Development Committee Mark Marjala, Chair, Board Affairs Committee

Andrea Christenson, Co-Chair, Sponsorship Sub-Committee

Al Coleman

Dorraine Larison

Michele Engdahl

Bill Moffly

Gloria Freeman

Andrea Mokros

Kathleen Gullickson

Sue Ross

Jayne Haugen

Daniel Tenenbaum

Ann Simonds, Past Chair

Andrea Hart Kajer

Melvin Tennant

Marie Becker

Ryan Johnson

Jennie Weber

Barbara Brin

Barbara Klaas

Bret Weiss

Orlando Bryant

Christine Kwiat

Jeannie Joas, Co-Chair, Capital Campaign and Co-Chair, Sponsorship Sub-Committee

OUR STAFF ADMINISTRATION

DEVELOPMENT

Mark Nerenhausen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President / CEO

Carlye Felton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donor Stewardship Coordinator

Jim Langemo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chief Administrative Officer

Karen Quiroz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Development Officer for Grants and Evaluation

Brooks Becker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accounting Manager Anneliese Stuht. . . . Development Officer for Annual Giving Caroline Donnelly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Events Coordinator Julie Gotlieb. . . . Development Officer for Corporate Relations Katie Driscoll. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accountant Mark Zobel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Development Andrew Johnson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Event Center Director Don Shier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Event Center Sales Manager

PROGRAMMING

Justice Sikakane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of It

Joan Vorderbruggen . . . . . . . . . Director of Hennepin Theatre District Engagement

Thisaphone Sothiphakhak. . . . . . . . . Maintenance Specialisist

Mary Jane Mansfield. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public Art Manager

EXTERNAL RELATIONS Dale Stark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Media Relations Manager Eram Cowlas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Communications Manager

Lisa Krohn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Booking Samuel Anderson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Booking Specialist Tanya Gravening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Production Supervisor

Erin Lorentz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marketing Manager

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Megan Kunz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Marketing

Ari Koehnen Sweeney. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Education

Ashley Grossman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Digital Marketing Manager

Vanessa Brooke Agnes. . . . . . . Spotlight Education Manager

Matthew Barrett. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marketing Manager

Julia Rose Larson . . . . . . . . . Spotlight Education Coordinator

Luke Muyskens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Social Media Specialist

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Congratulations

White Bear Lake Area High School Theatre Program!

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For the eleventh consecutive year, the White Bear Lake Area High School Theatre Program received accolades from the Hennepin Theatre Trust’s Spotlight Musical Theatre Program. Congratulations to the student participants who were honored with “Outstanding” awards in this year’s fall musical, Aida: •

Outstanding Pit Orchestra

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Outstanding Technical Leadership • Jordyn Rodriguez

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Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role • Jackson Ogden

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Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role

Josh Powell

Triple Threat Finalist

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Ninchai Nok-Chiclana

Triple Threat Semi-Finalist