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april 18—local high school drama participants will have a surprise audience member this year as a famous broadway performer joins the panel of judges for the annual repertory theater high school awards. since 2003, the rep awards have become a beloved tradition. they represent an inspiring way to reward the hard work of boone county drama students.
every year, the local repertory theaters sponsor the awards. members present certificates and even scholarships to students from participating high schools. students may win in a variety of areas. these include best actor or best supporting actor in a drama, best actor or best supporting actor in a musical, best ensemble, best technical achievement, best student playwright, and best student director. schools themselves may be nominated for best play or best musical.
the volunteer judges attend all of the shows presented by participating schools. most of the judges are performers or technical support in one of our local theaters, but this year they will be joined by the unnamed broadway performer. because the judges prefer that their attendance pass unnoticed by the students, the awards group is keeping the identity of the performer secret for now. the only clue we have is that he (or she) has a summer home in the area.
“it’s very much like having a restaurant critic come to your restaurant,” explained joy mcpherson, a member of the repertory theater board of directors. “anonymity is important. you want to get an authentic performance so that you can judge it accordingly.”
once the high school theater season ends, the volunteers meet to compare their observations. after some debate, they select winners in each category. their choices receive their awards at the annual banquet. this year it will be held at vino’s restaurant on may 26.
before the results are announced, each company performs a two-minute selection or medley from their original performance. participants agree that this is a highlight of the event. “seeing each other’s performances is wonderful,” mcpherson comments. “students don’t always get that chance. but it’s important to know what your competition is doing that is great and smart and worth seeing.”
this valuable opportunity for student performers has paid off in the past. several past recipients of the acting and directing awards have gone on to major in drama in college. some, mcpherson tells us, are currently working in theater in new york, boston, and los angeles.

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