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:Program Overview: Overture's Tommy Awards program is an education initiative that recognizes, honors, and encourages excellence in musical theater production among area high school students.

Musicals of participating schools are reviewed by a panel of educators, theater experts, and industry professionals. Based on reviewers' comments and tabulations, productions and individuals receive awards in specific categories at a ceremony held each year at Overture Center in June. The ceremony also features performance and production numbers from award winners in several categories.
 
2020  Jerry Recipients ~ The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Hunchback of Notre Dame- Outstanding Musical
  • Mary E. Kirby & Natalie M. Baertschy ~ Directors
  • Monica Kenstra  & Lianna Knoblauch ~ Stage Manager
  • Tommy Spirit Award - Kennedy Harwood

2019 Jerry Nominations ~  The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Outstanding Musical
Outstanding Ensemble
Outstanding Orchestra
Outstanding Lead Performance:
         Larsen Seely (Quasimodo)
         Aaron Jackson ( Phoebus de Martin) 
         Jake Ringwall (Claude Frollo) 
​         Emily Wang (Esmeralda) 

Outstanding Supporting Performance
         Aidan Lindner ( Clopin Trouillefou)
         Nivae Clausen (Leah, Florika) 

Outstanding Direction: Mary Kirby & Natalie Baertschy
Outstanding Musical Direction: Natalie Baertschy Monica Kenstra 
Outstanding Choreography: Sara Zavadsky
Outstanding Stage Management:  Monica Kenstra  & Lianna Knoblauch
Outstanding Scenic Design: Mary Kirby & Natalie Baertschy
Outstanding Costume Design: Mary Kirby 
Outstanding Lighting Design: Mary Kirby 


2019  Jerry Recipients~ RENT ~
Outstanding Orchestra
Outstanding Scenic Design: Mary Kirby & Natalie Baertschy
Outstanding Costume Design: Mary Kirby 
Jerry Spirit Award - Rose Reichert

2019 Jerry Nominations ~  RENT ~
Outstanding Musical
Outstanding Ensemble
Outstanding Orchestra
Outstanding Lead Performance:
         Jake Sprengel (Roger Davis)
         Jake Ringwall (Tom Collins)
         Katie Dionne (Mimi Marquez)
         Aaron Jackson (Angel Dumott Schunard)
         Kennedy Harwood (Joanne Jefferson)
         John Kuske (Mark Cohen)
Outstanding Direction: Mary Kirby & Natalie Baertschy
Outstanding Stage Management: Kate Martino & Lilly Strade
Outstanding Overall Design: Mary Kirby & Natalie Baertschy
Outstanding Scenic Design: Mary Kirby & Natalie Baertschy
Outstanding Costume Design: Mary Kirby 
Outstanding Lighting Design: Mary Kirby 
Outstanding Sound Design: Doug Hoeft



2018 Jerry Recipients~ INTO THE WOODS ~ 
INTO THE WOODS- Outstanding Musical
  • Mary E. Kirby & Natalie M. Baertschy ~ Directors
  • Doug Hoeft~ Sound Design
  • Grace Statfield ~ Stage Manager
  • Tommy Spirit Award - Amy Weyers


2018 Jerry Nominations ~  INTO THE WOODS ~

Outstanding Musical
Outstanding Ensemble
Outstanding Orchestra
Outstanding Lead Performance:

           Larsen Seely (Baker)
           Maddie Mainwood (Baker’s Wife)
           Jake Ringwall (Jack)
           Kendra Kabara (Witch)
           Kenzie McKowen (Cinderella)
           Kennedy Harwood (Little Red)
Outstanding Supporting Performance:
           Katie Dionne (Jack’s Mother)
           Aaron Jackson (Cinderella’s Prince)
           Katelyn Farebrother (Rapunzel)
           Cooper Hawley (Wolf)
Outstanding Direction: Mary Kirby & Natalie Baertschy
Outstanding Musical Direction: Natalie Baertschy & Mary Kirby
Outstanding Stage Management: Grace Statdfield
Outstanding Overall Design
Outstanding Scenic Design Mary Kirby & Natalie Baertschy
Outstanding Costume Design: Mary Kirby
Outstanding Lighting Design: Mary Kirby
Outstanding Sound Design: Doug Hoeft​



2017 Tommy Recipients~ Sister Act ~   
  • Outstanding Lead - Erin Ashenhurst (Mother Superior)
  • Outstanding Orchestra 
  • Outstanding Stage Manager - Grace Statdfield
  • Outstanding Stage Manager - Madison Ranta
  • Outstanding Choreography - Sara Zavadsky
  • Tommy Spirit Award - Alecia Hough

2017 Tommy Nominations~ Sister Act ~
Outstanding Musical
Outstanding Ensemble
Outstanding Orchestra
Outstanding Lead Performance:
  • Maddie Teipner (Deloris Van Cartier)
  • Erin Ashenhurst (Mother Superior)
  • Brendan Sienko (Curtis)
  • Grant Schwab (Eddie)
Outstanding Supporting Performance:
  • Katie Dionne (Sister Mary Robert)
  • Kenzie McKowen (Sister Mary Patrick)
  • Alecia Hough (Sister Mary Lazarus)
  • Jake Ringwall (TJ)
  • Jordan Forberg (Joey)
  • Cooper Hawley (Monsignor O'Hara)
  • Maddie Mainwood (Sister Mary Martin-of-Tours)
Outstanding Direction: Mary E. Kirby & Natalie M. Baertschy
Outstanding Musical Direction: Natalie Baertschy
Outstanding Choreography: Sara Zavadsky
Outstanding Stage Management:
  • Grace Statdfield
  • Madison Ranta
Outstanding Overall Design
Outstanding Costume Design: Mary Kirby
Outstanding Sound Design: Nick Winders & Doug Hoeft
Tommy Spirit Award Winner ~ Alecia Hough


Tommy Awards ~ AIDA 2016
AIDA- Outstanding Musical
  • Mary E. Kirby & Natalie M. Baertschy ~ Directors
  • Sara Zavadsky ~ Choreography
  • Chad Abramowski ~ Scenic Design
  • Nick Winders & Doug Hoeft ~ Sound Design
  • Maria Butscher ~ Stage Manager
  • Tommy Spirit Award - Emma Freichels

Tommy Awards ~ Little Shop of Horrors 2016 
  • Outstanding Ensemble
  • Outstanding Leading Performance ~ Jordan Forberg (Seymour)
  • Outstanding Supporting Performance ~ Drew Spadaro (Voice of Audrey II)
  • Outstanding Supporting Performance ~ Brendan Sienko (Mr. Mushnik)
  • Outstanding Supporting Performance ~ Tyler Behm (Orin Scrivello)
  • Outstanding Stage Management ~ Maddie Mainwood
  •  Tommy Spirit Award  - Tyler Behm

Tommy Awards ~ Bye Bye Birdie 2015 
  • Outstanding Lead Performer – Nick Shinners (Albert Peterson)
  • Outstanding Supporting Performers
    • Emily Farebrother (Mrs. Doris MacAfee)
    • Mel Wing (Mae Peterson)
  • Tommy Spirit Award – Rachel Evans
Tommy Awards ~ Les Miserables 2014 
Les Miserables Outstanding Musical
  • Outstanding Lead Performers
    • Samantha Kent (Cosette)
    • Zach Olson (Marius)
    • Ross Spadaro (Jean Valjean)
    • Drew Spadaro (Javert)
    • Maddie Teipner (Eponine)
  • Tommy Spirit Award – Natalie Gagliano
  • Director – Mary Kirby
  • Music Director – Natalie M. Baertschy
  • Costume Design – Katie Doerner  
  • Stage Manager – Natalie Gagliano 
Tommy Awards ~ Wizard of Oz 2013 
  • Outstanding Stage Management – Elizabeth Schopeke
Tommy Awards ~ Fiddler on the Roof 2012 
  • Outstanding Technical Achievement - lighting design, costumes, set design, props, and technical direction
  • Outstanding Orchestra
  • Outstanding Supporting Performer - Billy Krager as Motel, the Tailor
  • Outstanding Leading Performer - Tim Ohlert as Tevye
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