High School Theater Stars Prepare for the Jimmy Awards

The Jimmy Awards

• 🌟 The Jimmy Awards are the high school theater equivalent of the Tony Awards, celebrating the best of high school theater across the country.
• 🎯 This year marks the 16th annual Jimmy Awards, hosted by Josh Groban.

Regional Competitions: The Roger Rees Awards

• 🏆 In the greater New York area, regional competitions are known as the Roger Rees Awards.
• 🎤 Students must win a regional competition to qualify for the Jimmy Awards.
• 🎭 Past winners include notable Broadway performers like Andrew Barth Feldman and Renée Rapp.

Honoring Top Talent

• 🥇 Jack Segley and Gloria Manning, from Long Island High School for the Arts and Professional Performing Arts School respectively, won the Roger Rees Award for Outstanding Performance in a Musical.
• 🥈 Bobby Silverstein and Grace Kiamnney were awarded the Emerging Artist Award.
• 👏 These students represent months, even years, of hard work, dedication, and honing their craft.

Student Aspirations and Support

• 🎤 Students express deep gratitude for the recognition and the support systems that helped them achieve this milestone.
• 👨‍🏫 Mentors, teachers, siblings, and parents are frequently cited as major inspirations and sources of encouragement.
• ✨ The experience of performing and being recognized is described as surreal, rewarding, and a dream come true.

Next Steps for Nominees

• 🚀 Jack and Gloria will represent the greater New York City area at the Jimmy Awards.
• 🚨 Bobby and Grace are prepared to step in as alternates if needed.
• 📺 More information on how to watch the Jimmy Awards can be found on ABC7NY.com.