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The 12th annual Sutton Foster Awards is a state-wide educational initiative celebrating Michigan high school musical theatre.
Caroline Ronayne (Mrs. Lovett) and Callum Johnston (Sweeney Todd) have been nominated to compete in the Sutton Foster Awards for the title of Best Leading Actor in the State of Michigan. They were nominated for roles they played in CAPA's production of Sweeney Todd: School Edition directed by Greg Wiklanski.
The Sutton Foster Awards program features 130 high school students performing selections from their school musicals and a variety of Broadway medleys. Over sixty schools are participating in this year’s program, which was open to all Michigan high schools.
Leading up to the showcase, three adjudicators comprised of theatre professionals attended each school’s full musical production. They provided feedback directly to the schools and nominated students.
The entire year-long program culminates in the Awards Showcase. The 130 high school thespians participating will work with Broadway musical directors and choreographers to rehearse and stage the show. Two performers will be selected to represent Michigan at the National High School Musical Theatre Awards (Jimmy Awards) in New York City this June. Cash scholarships and tuition to Wharton Center’s summer Broadway experience, Take It From The Top, will also be awarded.
The Sutton Foster Awards are sponsored by MSU Federal Credit Union; Piper & Gold Public Relations; with additional support from Nancy Passanante.
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