Spotlight Education Program

Totino-Grace's 2019 production of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL received 

the following recognition:

OVERALL PRODUCTION/PERFORMANCE

Outstanding for Overall Technical Team

Outstanding for Run Crew

Honorable Mention for Vocal Performance by an Ensemble

Honorable Mention for Dance Performance by an Ensemble

Honorable Mention for Student Orchestra

Honorable Mention for Overall Production

Honorable Mention for Light & Sound Crew

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role - Taylor Zeto (Gabriella), Andrew Kroll (Troy)

Outstanding in Technical Leadership - Lily Zemke (Stage Manager), Amara Gerlach (Deck Captain)

Honorable Mention for Performance in a Supporting Role - Sofia Johnson (Ms. Darbus)

Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership - Jake Busse (Board Operator)

Evaluator Shout-Outs: DB Christenson, Helen Dobbelmann, Mitch Pettijohn

Totino-Grace's 2018 production of HELLO DOLLY! received the following recognition:

OVERALL PRODUCTION/PERFORMANCE

Outstanding for Vocal Performance by an Ensemble

Outstanding for Movement/Dance Performance by an Ensemble

Outstanding for Student Orchestra

Honorable Mention for Overall Performance

Honorable Mention for Ensemble Performance

Honorable Mention for Acting Performance by and Ensemble

Honorable Mention for Overall Technical Team

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role - Andrew Braun (Cornelius Hackl)

Outstanding in Technical Leadership - Erica Cotter (Deck Captain)

Honorable Mention for Performance in a Supporting Role - DB Christenson (Barnaby Tucker)

Honorable Mention for Performance in a Supporting Role - Taylor Zeto (Minnie Fay)

Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership - Sarah Wlazlo (Stage Manager)

Evaluator Shout-Outs: Maggie Blaska, Matt Sovereign, John Lutterman

Totino-Grace's 2017 production of SISTER ACT received the following recognition:

OVERALL PRODUCTION/PERFORMANCE

Outstanding for Movement/Dance Performance by an Ensemble

Honorable Mention for Student Orchestra

Honorable Mention for Technical Crew

Honorable Mention for Overall Technical Team

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role - Grace Savard (Deloris Van Cartier)

Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role - Maddie Anderson (Sister Mary Robert)

Evaluator Shout-Outs: Maggie Blaska, Roberta Kennedy, Maura Swan

Totino-Grace's 2016 production of GUYS AND DOLLS received the following recognition:

OVERALL PRODUCTION/PERFORMANCE

Honorable Mention for Overall Production

Honorable Mention for Overall Performance

Honorable Mention for Ensemble Performance

Honorable Mention for Vocal Performance by an Ensemble

Honorable Mention for Student Orchestra

Outstanding Overall Technical Team

Honorable Mention for A/V Board Operator Team

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role - Annie Mitchell (Miss Adelaide)

Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role - Charlie Kroll (Nicely, Nicely Johnson)

Technical Leadership Nomination - Megan Smith

Evaluator Shout-Outs: Mary Kittridge, Ben Kroll, Ben Stagg

Totino-Grace's 2015 production of THE ADDAMS FAMILY received the following recognition:

OVERALL PRODUCTION/PERFORMANCE

Honorable Mention for Overall Production

Outstanding Technical Achievement

Honorable Mention Ensemble Performance

Honorable Mention Orchestra Performance

Outstanding Technical Crew

Honorable Mention Vocal Performance by an Ensemble

Honorable Mention A/V Board Operator Team

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role - Jacob Hilton (Gomez)

Honorable Mention in a Leading Role - Katherine Lawless (Morticia)

Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role - Mary Kittridge (Alice Beineke) and Kyle Nickman (Lurch)

Outstanding Makeup Design - Raphael Ferreira

Honorable Mention for Stage Management - Technical Leadership - Raphael Ferreira

Evaluator Shout-Outs: Claire Karges, Charlie Kroll

CONGRATULATIONS TO JACOB HILTON FOR MAKING IT TO THE TOP 20 FINALISTS (TOP TEN MEN) FOR THE TRIPLE THREAT AWARD 2015-2016! After completing several rounds of auditions (including video and live), where he demonstrated his ability to act, sing and dance, Jake was selected as a finalist to perform at the Spotlight Showcase with the other finalists. The winners of the award were announced at the Showcase on June 13, 2016. Although Jake did not receive the top honor, he represented Totino-Grace incredibly well with his talent, work ethic and passion for the arts.

The 2014 production of SHREK THE MUSICAL received the following recognition:

OVERALL PRODUCTION/PERFORMANCE

Honorable Mention for Overall Production

Honorable Mention for Overall Performance

Honorable Mention for Performance by a Chorus

Outstanding Performance by a Student Orchestra

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role - Jacob Hilton (Shrek)

Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role - Ryan Berthiaume (Donkey), Nathan Louiselle (Lord Farquaad) and Rayna Morano (Fiona)

Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role - Jillian Ledy (Gingy)

Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role - Tyler Rooks (Pinocchio)

Honorable Mention Performance in a Featured Role - Emma Sommers (Dragon)

The 2013 production of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT received the following recognition:

OVERALL PRODUCTION/PERFORMANCE

Honorable Mention for Overall Production

Outstanding Performance for Overall Performance

Outstanding Performance by a Student Orchestra

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role - James Delage (Joseph)

Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role - Erin Kern (Narrator) and Rayna Morano (Narrator)

Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role - Billy Hinnenkamp (Pharoah)

Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role - James Jones (Reuben), Jake Hilton (Levi), Nate Louiselle (Zebulon)

The cast presented a medley from the production at the SpotLight Showcase on June 9, 2014 at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Minneapolis.

The 2012 production of GODSPELL received the following recognition:

OVERALL PRODUCTION/PERFORMANCE

Honorable Mention for Overall Production

Outstanding Performance by a Student Orchestra

Honorable Mention for Overall Performance

Honorable Mention Performance by a Chorus

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role - Danny Adams (Jesus)

Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role - Sarah Andrescik (Primary Ensemble) 

Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role - James Delage (John the Baptist/Judas)

Honorable Mention Performances in a Supporting Role to the following: Laura Briggs, Claire Davis, Haylee Hilton, Jacob Hilton, James Jones, Katharine McCormick, Peter Moraczynski, Kelly Murray, Kyle Nickman, Marisa Petersen, David Stagg, Amy Szypulski, Hannah Wysopal (Primany Ensemble Members)

The 2011 production of ANYTHING GOES received the following recognition:

Outstanding Performance by a Student Orchestra

Honorable Mention for Overall Performance

Honorable Mention for Overall Production

Hannah Flam as Reno Sweeney Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role

Danny Adams as Moonface Martin Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role

Joseph Stagg as Billy Crocker Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role

Beth Kellen as Bonnie Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role

Spencer Kopp as Sir Eve Oakleigh Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role

Angels Honorable Mention Performance by a Featured Ensemble

CONGRATULATIONS TO DANNY ADAMS FOR MAKING IT TO THE TOP 12 FINALISTS (TOP SIX MEN) FOR THE TRIPLE THREAT AWARD 2011-2012! After completing several rounds of auditions (including video and live), where he demonstrated his ability to act, sing and dance, Danny was selected as a finalist to perform at the SpotLight Showcase with the other finalists. Although he did not receive the top award, he represented Totino-Grace well with his enthusiasm, talent, and passion for the performing arts.

Our 2010 production of THE WIZARD OF OZ received the following recognition:

Honorable Mention - Overall Performance (including Chorus/Dance/Orchestra/Technical Crew)

Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role - Jenna Laufers (Dorothy Gale)

Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role - Danny Adams (Zeke/Cowardly Lion)

Honorable Mention in a Leading Role - Eric Riess (Hunk/Scarecrow)

Honorable Mention in a Leading Role - Tucker Moore (Hickory/Tinman)

Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role - Hannah Flam (Miss Gulch/Wicked Witch)

Honorable Mention in a Supporting Role - Jillian Rice (Glinda)

Our 2009 production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST received the following recognition:

Honorable Mention in a Leading Role - Katie Hahn (Belle)

Honorable Mention in a Supporting Role - Ashley Kidd (Mrs. Potts)

Honorable Mention in a Supporting Role - Tucker Moore (Gaston)

Honorable Mention in a Featured Role - Katherine Hibbs (Silly Girl)

Honorable Mention in a Featured Role - Mary Klinghagen (Silly Girl)

Honorable Mention in a Featured Role - Jillian Rice (Silly Girl)