Pioneer students Chase Crownover and Gabby Thompson join more than 130 Michigan high school students to be celebrated for their outstanding musical achievements 

 The 12th annual Sutton Foster Awards is a state-wide educational initiative celebrating Michigan high school musical theatre

Pioneer junior Chase Crownover and sophomore Gabby Thompson have been nominated to compete in the Sutton Foster Awards for the title “Outstanding Performer in a Leading Role.” Chase was nominated for the role of Uncle Fester and Gabby was nominated for the role of Pugsley in Pioneer Theatre Guild‘s production of The Addams Family, directed by Lleyton Allen and Gabriel Sanchez.

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 regardless of location, school size, or musical budget. 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 intended to promote program and performer growth.  

The 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 (JimmyAwards) in New York City next month. Cash scholarships and tuition to Wharton Center’s summer Broadway experience, Take It From The Top, will also be awarded.  

The 12th annual Sutton Foster Awards is a state-wide educational initiative celebrating Michigan high school musical theatre. Tickets for the Sutton Foster Awards Showcase are on sale now through the official Wharton Center Ticket Office, online at whartoncenter.com, or by calling 517.432.2000 or 1.800.WHARTON.  

  For a complete list of participating high schools and their productions, click here.

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