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JERRY AWARDS
Overture Center for the Arts in Madison, WI
The Jerry Awards, one of Wisconsin’s High School Musical Awards Programs, encourages, recognizes and honors excellence in high school musical theater. The program began in the 09/10 school year as the Tommy Awards, and was renamed in 17/18 season to The Jerry Awards after philanthropist and arts supporter W. Jerome Frautschi. Educators and industry professionals review productions at more than 85 high schools in 30 counties around the state providing valuable feedback. The program elevates the importance of musical theater within high schools.
School and student achievements are honored and featured in an awards show held at Overture Center in June and two outstanding performers are selected to represent the program at The National High School Musical Theater Awards (The Jimmys) competition in New York City.
Sparta Jerry Award Recipients & Nominations
2022/2023 -- Little Shop of Horrors
Joshua Smith
Outstanding
Supporting Role
Outstanding
Stage Crew
Phoebe Schwarz
Spirit Award
Parker Calkins
Spirit Award
2022-2023 NOMINATIONS
"Little Shop of Horrors"
Overall Production Nomination
Outstanding Musical
Outstanding Ensemble
Outstanding Overall Design
Performer Award Nominations
Lead Role - Adrian Jewell (Seymour)
Lead Role - Celia Olbert (Audrey)
Supporting Role - Joshua Smith (Mr. Mushnik)
Supporting Role - Jordan Johnson (Orin)
Production Team Nomination
Direction - Skyler Erickson
Scenic Design - Skyler Erickson, Chris Anderson, Pat Olbert, & Monica Olbert
Costume Design - Irina Christel
Sound Design - Chris Martin & Colby Martin
Outstanding Stage Crew
2022/2023 -- The Addams Family
OUTSTANDING MUSICAL
Outstanding Direction: Skyler Erickson
Outstanding Music Direction: Camie Schneider (vocal) & Andrew Nicholson (orchestra)
Outstanding Choreography: Leslie Weber
Outstanding Costume Design: Irina Christel
Outstanding Scenic Design: Skyler Erickson, Chris Anderson, Pat Olbert, Monica Olbert
Outstanding Lighting Design: Skyler Erickson & Juanita Christian
Outstanding Sound Design: Chris Martin & Natalia Campos
Jenna Martin
Outstanding
Leading Role
Brigit Wikkerink
Outstanding
Supporting Role
Mackensy Benish
Spirit Award
Isaac Larson
Spirit Award
2022-2023 NOMINATIONS
"The Addams Family"
Overall Production Nomination
Outstanding Musical
Outstanding Ensemble
Outstanding Orchestra
Outstanding Overall Design
Performer Award Nominations
Lead Role - Joshua Smith (Gomez Addams)
Lead Role - Jenna Martin (Morticia Addams)
Lead Role - Celia Olbert (Wednesday Addams)
Lead Role - Connor Macklin (Uncle Fester)
Lead Role - Edmund Clark (Pugsley Addams)
Lead Role - Adrian Jewell (Lucas Beineke)
Lead Role - Parker Calkins (Mal Beineke)
Lead Role - Alayna Hamamoto (Alice Beineke)
Supporting Role - Cody Morrow (Lurch)
Supporting Role - Brigit Wikkerink (Grandma)
Production Team Nomination
Direction - Skyler Erickson
Musical Direction: Camie Schneider
Orchestra Music Direction: Andrew Nicholson
Choreography: Leslie Weber
Scenic Design - Skyler Erickson, Chris Anderson, Pat Olbert, & Monica Olbert
Costume Design - Irina Christel
Sound Design - Chris Martin & Natalia Campos
Outstanding Stage Crew
2021/2022 -- Shrek the Musical
Grace Bainter
Outstanding
Supporting Role
Irina Christel
Outstanding
Costume Design
Outstanding
Ensemble
Celia Olbert
Spirit Award
Overall Production Nomination
Outstanding Ensemble
Outstanding Orchestra
2021-2022 NOMINATIONS
"Shrek the Musical"
Performer Award Nominations
Lead Role - Adrian Jewell (Shrek)
Lead Role - Joshua Smith (Donkey)
Lead Role - Jenna Martin (Fiona)
Lead Role - Colin Kintzinger (Lord Farquaad)
Supporting Role - Grace Bainter (Dragon)
Production Team Nomination
Direction - Skyler Erickson
Scenic Design - Skyler Erickson & Chris Anderson
Costume Design - Irina Christel
Outstanding Stage Crew
2019/2020 -- Mamma Mia
Bethany Bjerke
Outstanding
Lead Performer
Emma Blazek
Spirit Award
Overall Production Nomination
Outstanding Ensemble
Outstanding Orchestra
2019-2020 NOMINATIONS
"Mamma Mia"
Performer Award Nominations
Lead Role - Jenna Kroeger (Donna)
Lead Role - Bethany Bjerke (Rosie)
Lead Role - Zoey Snyder (Sophie)
Production Team Nomination
Choreography - Jen TeBeest
Scenic Design - Skyler Erickson
Costume Design - Irina Christel
2018/2019 -- Cinderella
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Camie Schneider
Outstanding
Music Direction
Michael Krpan
Spirit Award
2018-2019 NOMINATIONS
"Cinderella"
Production Team Nomination
Stage Management -
Camie Schneider, Cheyenne Clark,
Jen TeBeest, Sarah Seegert
Performer Award Nominations
Lead Role - Natalie Spencer (Ella)
Lead Role - Michael Krpan (Prince Topher)
Lead Role - Emma Blazek (Marie)
Lead Role - Bethany Bjerke (Charlotte)
Supporting Role - Bryanna Todryk (Madame)
Supporting Role - Tarren Yauchler (Lord Pinkleton)
Production Team Nomination
Musical Direction - Camie Schneider
Choreography - Jen TeBeest
Scenic Design - Skyler Erickson
Costume Design - Kris Peterson & Maggie Helfrich
Lighting Design - Skyler Erickson & Matthew Rightmire
Sound Design - Skyler Erickson