By SALINA POST
A number of local and area schools are among those with nominees for the 2022 Jester Awards.
The Jester Awards ceremony is scheduled for 3 p.m. April 24 in Wichita's Century II Convention Hall.
Music Theatre Wichita began the Jester Awards in 2002 to honor high school musical theatre excellence.
"The Jester Awards program recognizes the extraordinary amount of work, creativity, and dedication that faculty and students pour into their high school theatrical productions. Recognition is given to casts and crews, directors and designers – all who work to stage these great works of musical theatre. Within practical limitations regarding number of schools and distance from Wichita, every effort is made to be as inclusive as possible," Music Theatre Wichita noted on its website.
Following are local and area schools nominated for Jester Awards.
OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION
McPherson High School, Fiddler on the Roof
Southeast of Saline High School, Seussical
DIRECTION OF A SHOW
Nicholas Griggs & Greg McGlynn, McPherson High School, Fiddler on the Roof
Eric Lundstrom, Smoky Valley High School, Matilda
LEADING PERFORMER IN A FEMALE PRESENTING ROLE
Harper Johnston (Anya), Salina Central High School, Anastasia
LEADING PERFORMER IN A MALE PRESENTING ROLE
Pierce Hamma (Tevye), McPherson High School, Fiddler on the Roof
Blaise Alderson (Horton), Southeast of Saline High School, Seussical
SUPPORTING PERFORMER IN A FEMALE PRESENTING ROLE
Maren Meneley (Torrey), Abilene High School, Freaky Friday
Emma Kelly (Lily), Salina Central High School, Anastasia
SUPPORTING PERFORMER IN A MALE PRESENTING ROLE
Xavier Billings (Motel), McPherson High School, Fiddler on the Roof
Evan Dickson (Pinocchio), Salina South High School, Shrek the Musical
CAMEO PERFORMER
Kirsten Lamia (Dragon), Salina South High School, Shrek the Musical
PRE-HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMER
Larkin French (Young Fiona), Salina South High School, Shrek the Musical
Olivia Swenson (Jojo), Southeast of Saline High School, Seussical
SMALL ENSEMBLE
Ladybug, Grasshopper, Spider, Earthworm, and Centipede, Peabody-Burns High School, James and the Giant Peach
ENSEMBLE/CHORUS
McPherson High School, Fiddler on the Roof
PRODUCTION NUMBER
Tradition, McPherson High School, Fiddler on the Roof
Paris Holds the Key, Salina Central High School, Anastasia
ORCHESTRA DIRECTION
Nicholas Griggs, McPherson High School, Fiddler on the Roof
Lindsay Modin, Salina Central High School, Anastasia
VOCAL MUSIC DIRECTION
Nicholas Griggs, McPherson High School, Fiddler on the Roof
Keri Boley, Southeast of Saline High School, Seussical
CHOREOGRAPHY/STAGING
Angela Dolezal, Smoky Valley High School, Matilda
ARTISTIC GUEST
Karen Brassea (Choreography), Salina Central High School, Anastasia
SCENIC DESIGN
Greg McGlynn, McPherson High School, Fiddler on the Roof
COSTUME DESIGN
Keri Boley, Southeast of Saline High School, Seussical
LIGHTING DESIGN
Alora Carr, McPherson High School, Fiddler on the Roof
Eric Lundstorm, Smoky Valley High School, Matilda
SOUND DESIGN
Tyler Breneman, Smoky Valley High School, Matilda
Joel Kejr, Southeast of Saline High School, Seussical
DESIGN GUEST
Robin Hilt (Costume Design), Salina Central High School, Anastasia
Deb Wall (Scenic Design), Southeast of Saline High School, Seussical the Musical