Hennepin Theatre Trust has awarded eleven Spotlight awards to Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida, performed on the Loft Stage in November. In addition to an Outstanding Performance award, East Ridge will receive their first ever Outstanding Production award and will perform a five minute medley of their show in June at the Spotlight Showcase. Technical achievement awards and Community Engagement awards will be handed out in the spring.
Overall Production
Outstanding Overall Production
Overall Performance
Outstanding Overall Performance
Outstanding Performance by a Student Orchestra
Individual Awards
Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role
Katherine Spicuzza as Aida
Luke Syrstad as Radames
Naomi Ridley as Amneris
Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role
Brendan Finn as Mareb
Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting Role
Garrett Hildebrandt as Zoser
Honorable Mention Performance in a Featured Role
Ryan Richardson as Amonasro
Maggie Eckberg as Nehebka
Isaac Sorensen as Pharaoh
Outstanding Achievement in Stage Management/Student Direction
Alex Berger
Outstanding Achievement in Sound Design
Henry Anderson
Honorable Mention in Properties Design
Katie Thoreson