Sara Sandstrom-Kobi, Nederland. The Nederland Middle Senior High School Theater Department spent an evening celebrating their accomplishments. The evening started with some special thanks to parents and volunteers who helped make this year’s productions a success. 

The people recognized were: Theresa Bradley, volunteer coordinator. Kim and Mark Patterson, ticket coordinators, Angela Delsanter, aerial dance choreographer, Tracy and Alan Brewer, photos, photo book and videos, Kellie and Scott Bakke, publicity, Sue Daniels, photos and cast photos. A huge thank you to all the parents and students who volunteered for theater ushering, selling concessions, cleaning and so much more. 

Ki Goodman, Josh Lake, Susan Blurton, Jacob Taylor, Angela Delsanter and Mallorie Knight were recognized for their dedication to the theater department. Seniors Jakob Duncan, Sasha Godsil, Mattea Beachy, Adler Mueller and Damon Vigil recognized their parents for their love and support through the years. Awards were then presented to the students. 

Fall Awards: Second Class, Puberty: The Game Show, A Game, Demeter vs. Hady-Poo.

Supporting Actor in a Male Role: 

Nominees: Kevin Abbottlane, Garrett Ceurvost, Spencer Chilcote, Jakob Duncan, Codi Giggey, Rhode Hessner, Taylor Hoffman, Toby Kane, Bill McNamera, Charlie Melander, Logan Michell, Adler Mueller, Wesley Nation, Dakota Pilarcik, Noah Sineni, Damon Vigil, Morgan Lake, Wylde Kelly, Mateo Beauvineau, Dante Lanthier, Alex Berumen-Gonzalez, Jake Duncan, Townes Bakke, James Lammers

The award went to: Charlie Melander.

Supporting Actor in a Female Role:

Nominees: Mattea Beachy, Anna Hastings, MacKenzie Kulp, Ivy Brundege, Aya Pelkun Donahue, Lauren Schrader, Kendall Zotti, Kayla Landkammer, Trinity LeBlanc, Opal Kinnikin, Leah Beaudin, Amelie Bodner, Alexandra Jaffe, Shainn Stover-Winter, Marguerite Bradley, Rowan Harper, Skylar Abookire, Lucy Schalz, Aspen Abel, Sophie Barnwell, Jolie Turner, Laila Waldron.

The award went to: Marguerite Bradley.

Best Actor in a Male Role: 

Nominees: Meagan Figgins, Noah Turner, Jakob Duncan, James Lammers. 

The award went to: James Lammers.

Best Actress:

Nominees: Sasha Godsil, Megan Feeley, Hadley Zotti, Natalie Taylor, Clementine Miller

The award went to: Clementine Miller.

Spring Musicals: Schoolhouse Rock Live! Junior and Chicago: High School Edition.

Tech Awards:  

Rookie of the Year:

Nominees: Morgan Lake, Lauren Schrader, Natalia Upczak, Eli Weiner, Kendall Zotti, Chris Francis.

The award went to: Chris Francis.

Technician of the Year: 

Nominees: Adler Mueller, Mia Milwitz-Clanton, Elysia Nitsch, Xoli Hatwan, Aric Olson, Violet Rainwater, Lucas Schalz, Natalie Taylor, Zach Weiner, Aric Olson, Natale Sclove, Madi Brewer, Hadley Zotti, Maggie Lake, Ben Nichols.

The award went to: Zach Weiner.

Best Stage Manager Ever: Xoli Hatwan.

Costume Award: Ely Nitsch.

Dance Awards: 

Nominees: All cast members.

The award went to: Ellie Brewer and Hadley Zotti.

Ready and Willing and Able Oscar:

Nominees: Alex Berumen-Gonzalez, Sydney Mayhew, Natalie Taylor, Meagan Figgins, and Jake Duncan.

The award went to: Sydney Mayhew.

Teaching and Adaptable Oscar:

Nominees: Sydney Mayhew, Natalie Taylor,  Mattea Beachy, Aspen Abel, Townes Bakke, Meagan Figgins and Sasha Godsil.

The award went to: Natalie Taylor.

Oh, What a Character Oscar:

Nominees: All cast members.

The award went to: Townes Bakke. 

Best Ensemble Award:

Nominees: All cast members.

The award went to: The amazing cast of Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr., Dean Howell, Shaiann Stover-Winter, Margaret Lake, Lucy Schalz, Annabel Ivy, Skylar Abookire, Noah Turner and Kayla Landkammer.

Best Supporting Actor:

Nominees are: Noah Turner, Dean Howell, Damon Vigil, James Lammers, Rowan Harper. 

The award went to: Damon Vigil.

Best Supporting Actress:

Nominees are: Lucy Schalz, Annabel Ivey, Skylar Abookire, Margaret Lake, Kayla Landkammer, Shaiann Stover-Winter, Ellie Brewer, Hadley Zotti, Sydney Mayhew, Alex Berumen-Gonzalez, Natalie Taylor, Mattea Beachy, Aspen Abel.

The award went to: Ellie Brewer.

Best Actor

Nominees: Jakob Duncan, Townes Bakke.

The award went to: Jakob Duncan.

Best Actress

Nominees: Sasha Godsil, Meagan Figgins, Marguerite Bradley.

The award went to: Sasha Godsil and Meagan Figgins.

Thespian IE: Marguerite Bradley, Hadley Zotti, Jakob Duncon

Excellent Ratings: Sasha Godsil, Jakob Duncan, Hadley Zotti, Meagan Figgins, James Lammers

Thespian Pins and Letters: Hadley Zotti, Meagan Figgins, James Lammers