FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OCONOMOWOC, WI – May 15, 2018. The Oconomowoc Area School District (OASD) is pleased to announce that for the eighth time in nine years, Oconomowoc High School (OHS) Players is recognized for musical theater excellence. This year’s production of Cabaret has been awarded the Jerry Award for Outstanding Musical in the state of Wisconsin and a total of 12 Jerry Awards. Winners will be announced at the Overture Center for the Arts ceremony on June 10.
Cabaret received recognition in the following categories:
- Outstanding Musical
- Outstanding Musical Direction (Daniel Henkel)
- Outstanding Vocal Direction (Beth Kauffeld)
- Outstanding Choreography (Karl Miller)
- Outstanding Stage Management (Gabe Bishop)
- Outstanding Scenic Design (Christopher Kurtz)
- Outstanding Costume Design (Carrie Johnson)
- Outstanding Lighting Design (Sean Floeter)
- Outstanding Sound Design (Andy Zietlow)
- Outstanding Leading Performance (Alyssa Messer, Jeremy Reynolds)
- Spirit Award (Charlotte Grider)
Formerly known as the Tommy Awards, the Jerry Awards recognizes and honors excellence in high school musical theater. The Jerry Awards began in 2009 as the Tommy Awards and were renamed before the 2017-18 season in honor of philanthropist and arts supporter W. Jerome Frautschi.
Superintendent Dr. Roger Rindo stated, “This is exciting news for the Performing Arts in Oconomowoc. Congratulations to all of our student and staff Jerry Award winners. These students stand on the shoulders of those who came before them and set such a high standard, and I know they will be followed by students who look forward to carrying on that tradition.”
Principal Mr. Jason Curtis added, “I am incredibly proud of all our students recognized for various Jerry Awards! Whether acknowledged individually or as an entire cast, this list of nominations is a testament to the incredibly hardworking parents, teachers and support staff who work with our talented performers. Oconomowoc High School has been, and will continue to be, a leader in the performing arts!”
Congratulations to all involved in our theater productions, and thanks to the community for supporting the arts at OASD!
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For more information on the Jerry Awards or how to purchase tickets to June’s Award Ceremony, please visit:
http://www.overture.org/events/2018-jerry-awards
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