SFHS' own Joe Jacobson and Destiny Kromah were selected as Triple Threat Award Winner finalists as two of the top 24 finalists across the state who will participate in an intensive coaching, rehearsal and performance process for Spotlight Showcase in downtown Minneapolis. The 24 triple threats have the option to be considered for the Triple Threat New York Experience OR to become a Minnesota nominee for the National High School Musical Theatre Awards™ (The Jimmy Awards®).
Hennepin Theatre Trust sends trained theater professionals and educators to watch and assess participating schools’ theater productions. These critiques provide detailed educational feedback for the students and directors in categories ranging from overall production to individual performances. The assessment process is an educational tool intended to encourage, inspire and enhance Spotlight schools’ theater programs and strengthen the skills of student artists—onstage and offstage.
“Our students benefit so much from the professional feedback they receive from Spotlight Education and the Spotlight Awards. They also have opportunities to take master classes with theatre professionals here in Minnesota, Broadway, and National Tours,” said SFHS Director Glenn Morehouse Olson.
Jacobson was selected to represent Minnesota. Kromah is still awaiting a final decision on if she will win the New York Experience through HTT Spotlight education.
The National High School Musical Theatre Awards® (the Jimmy Awards®) are a national celebration of outstanding student achievement, recognizing individual artistry in vocal, dance, and acting performance and elevating the importance of theatre arts education in schools. The Jimmy Awards are presented by The Broadway League Foundation.