Spotlight honors our program's achievements through the whole musical process. Having the support of Hennepin Theatre Trust is amazing! They offer many different programs and resources. Spotlight Honors Model: We will be evaluated throughout our Fall Musical production, the program provides consecutive feedback and offers recognition on the areas where we shine. Spotlight Showcase: This event happens annually near the end of the school year. It spotlights the talent existing in our high schools throughout Minnesota. Musical Theatre Workshops: Look below for the classes that are offered free of charge. For more information on the workshops, please visit the Hennepin Theatre Trust Musical Theatre Workshops page. Broadway Masterclasses: Look below for classes that you can register for taught by touring Broadway artists!! For more information, visit the Hennepin Theatre Trust Broadway Masterclasses page.
Student Opportunities
Make sure to check the Spotlight webpage for great student opportunities: master classes to build acting, dance, technical skills and more!
* All Broadway events are subject to show availability.
The Addams Family-2023
Outstanding Overall Production(Spotlight Showcase here we come!) Honorable Mention in Achievement in Musical Theater Honorable Mention in Overall Technical Production Honorable Mention in Overall Ensemble Performance Honorable Mention in Ensemble Acting Performance Honorable Mention in Ensemble Vocal Performance Honorable Mention in Ensemble Dance Performance Outstanding Overall Technical Crew Outstanding Run Crew Honorable Mention in Light Crew Outstanding in a Leading Role as Gomez: Gabriel Muedeking Outstanding in a Leading Role as Morticia: Kathryn Anderson Honorable Mention in a Leading Role as Wednesday: Kylie Hawkinson Honorable Mention in a Supporting Role as Alice Beineke: Angel RempelEwert Honorable Mention in a Featured Role as Lurch Addams: Quinn Malchow Outstanding in Technical Leadership as Stage Manager: Ro Adams Outstanding in Technical Leadership as Lighting Designer: William Douglas Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership as Deck Crew: Morgan Dunn Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership as Deck Crew: Marcy Nelson Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership as Sound Designer: Violet Johnson Evaluator Shout-Out as Lucas Beineke: Joshua Abbott Evaluator Shout-Out as Fester Addams: Brayden Bresnahan Evaluator Shout-Out as Pugsley Addams: Kaitlyn Carslon Evaluator Shout-Out as Flapper Ancestor & Moon: Anna Lang Evaluator Shout-Out as Puritan Ancestor: Hailee Waldemar
Cinderella- 2022
**Community Engagement Award** Honorable Mention Overall Production Honorable Mention Overall Technical Production Honorable Mention in Ensemble Performance Honorable Mention in Action Performance Honorable Mention Sound Crew Honorable Mention Run Crew Honorable Mention in Overall Technical Team Honorable Mention in Dance Performance Outstanding in Lighting Crew Evaluator Shout-Out in Ensemble Vocals Outstanding Performance in a Leading role as Ella: Anjie Guzik Honorable Mention in a Leading role as Topher: Joshua Abbott Honorable Mention in a Supporting role as Jean-Michel: Gabriel Muedeking Honorable Mention in a Supporting role as Marie: Ari Harrison Honorable Mention in a Supporting role as Gabrielle: Kylie Hawkinson Evaluator Shout Out as Madame: Sydni Erickson Evaluator Shout Out as Charlotte: Kathryn Anderson Outstanding in Technical leadership in Light Board Operator & Co-Light Designer: William Douglas
Bye Bye Birdie- 2021
Outstanding Overall Production (Spotlight Showcase here we come!) Honorable Mention in Achievement in Musical Theater Outstanding Light & Sound Crew Outstanding Overall Technical Crew Honorable Mention Run Crew Honorable Mention Costume Crew Outstanding Performance in a Supporting role as Ursula Merkle: Ari Harrison Honorable Mention in a Leading role as Albert Peterson: Gabe Muedeking Honorable Mention in a Leading role as Rosie Alvarez: Anjie Guzik Honorable Mention in a Leading role as Kim MacAfee: Maya Benesch Honorable Mention in a Supporting role as Conrad Birdie: Evan Wood Honorable Mention in a Supporting role as Mae Peterson: Taylor Schneider Outstanding in Technical leadership in Sound Designer: Violet Johnson Outstanding in Technical leadership in Sound Designer: Kayla Johnson Outstanding in Technical leadership in Stage Manager: Quintin Carlson Outstanding in Technical leadership in Lighting Design: John Douglas
Shrek the Musical- 2019
Honorable MentionActing Performance Honorable Mention Run Crew Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Erik Kargel as Lord Farquaad Outstanding Performance in a Supporing Role: Katie RempleEwertas Gingy * Evaluator Shout-Out:Anthony Walker as Shrek Outstanding in Technical Leadership: Cameron Draughn Outstanding in Technical Leadership: John Douglas as Board Operator
Disney's The Little Mermaid- 2018
Honorable MentionEnsemble Performance Honorable Mention Overall Technical Team Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role as Ariel: Erin Myhran Honorable Mention for Performance in a Leading Role as Ursula: Sammi Ricci Honorable Mention for Performance in a Leading Role as Sebastian:Anthony Walker Evaluator Shout-Out as Mersister: Lydia Trandahl Evaluator Shout-Out as Flounder: Lindsey Kohlhase
Thoroughly Modern Millie Awards- 2017
Honorable Mention Overall Production Honorable Mention Overall Technical Team Outstanding Technical Crew Outstanding VocalPerformance by an Ensemble Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role as Millie Dillmount: Lydia Trandahl Outstanding for Performance in a Supporting Role as Miss Dorothy Brown: Erin Myhran Outstanding for Performance in a Supporting Role as Mrs. Meers: Faith Freeman Honorable Mention for Performance in a Supporting Role as Muzzy Von Hossmere: Summer Carleton Evaluator Shout-Out as Trevor Graydon: Shane Kargel Evaluator Shout-Out as a Priscilla Girl: Ariah Schaefer Evaluator Shout-Out as a Priscilla Girl:Serenity Schaefer Evaluator Shout-Out as a Priscilla Girl:Alice Charles Evaluator Shout-Out as a Priscilla Girl: Michaela Stimson Evaluator Shout-Out as a Priscilla Girl:Saige Lenzmeier Evaluator Shout-Out as a Priscilla Girl: Renae Ingalls
Mary Poppins Spotlight Awards- 2016
Outstanding Technical Crew Honorable Mention Overall Technical Team Honorable Mention Acting Performance by an Ensemble Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role as Mary Poppins: Kayli Schneider Honorable Mention for Performance in a Leading Role as Bert: Karl Pliscott Honorable Mention for Performance in a Supporting Role as Mrs. Banks: Georgia Redding Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership as Stage Manager: Sanora Braucks Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership as Deck Captain: Noah Brezany Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership as Dance Captain: Lydia Tandahl Evaluator Shout-Out as Mrs. Brill: Claire Lovaas Evaluator Shout-Out as Neleus: Lila Dabill Evaluator Shout-Out as Bird Woman: Erin Myhran
Grease-2015
Honorable Mention Overall Production Honorable Mention Overall Technical Team Honorable Mention Ensemble Performance Honorable Mention Technical Crew Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role as Danny Zuko: Elijah Land Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role as Betty Rizzo: Megan Malaski Honorable Mention for Performance in a Supporting Role as Jan: Elizabeth Glenna Honorable Mention for Performance in a Supporting Role as Marty: Karly Hennen Honorable Mention for Performance in a Supporting Role as Patty: Mandy Rochel Evaluator Shout-Out:Derek Frank Evaluator Shout-Out:Tanner Marquardt Evaluator Shout-Out:Amy Schreyer Evaluator Shout-Out: Sanora Braucks Evaluator Shout-Out: Noah Brezany
White Christmas- 2014
Outstanding Overall Production Outstanding Acting Performance by Ensemble Outstanding Dance Performance by Ensemble Honorable Mention Vocal Performance by Ensemble Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role as Betty Haynes: Laura Jennissen Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role as Judy Haynes: Emmaleah Trandahl Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role as Bob Wallace: Christian Leabo Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role as Phil Davis: Elijah Land Honorable Mention for Performance in a Supporting Role as Martha Watson: Regan Meyer Honorable Mention for Performance in a Supporting Role as Susan: Sarah Bebus Honorable Mention Performance in a Featured Role as Mike Nulty: Brent Braunschweig Honorable Mention Performance in a Featured Role as Ezekial Foster: Erik Kanada Honorable Mention Performance in a Featured Role as Rita: Karly Hennen Honorable Mention Performance in a Featured Role as Rhoda: Jo Lensing
Seussical- 2013
Honorable Mention Overall Production Outstanding Acting Performance by an Ensemble Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role as The Cat in the Hat: Regan Meyer Honorable MentionPerformance in a Leading Role as Horton the Elephant:Christian Leabo Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role as Jojo: Lydia Trandahl Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role as Gertrude McFuzz: Sarah Bebus Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role as Mayzie La Bird: Emmaleah Tandahl Honorable Mention Performance in a Featured Role as Mayor: Brent Braunschweig Honorable Mention Performance in a Featured Role as Thing 1: Natasha Terlinde Honorable Mention Performance in a Featured Role as Thing 2: Shayla Benjamin