Fall Musical

For the second year in a row, Naomi Ridley has been recognized by the Hennepin Theatre Trust’s Spotlight Awards as a Top 12 finalist for their Triple Threat Award. Naomi shined on the Orpheum stage in 2013 and has been invited back for a second attempt to win a trip to New York City filled with amazing opportunities to grow in her chosen profession. Naomi will perform at the June 8 and 9 Spotlight Showcase at the Orpheum Theatre. Tickets are $15.00 and can be purchased through Hennepin Theatre Trust.

Three of our finest theater technicians have been honored by the Hennepin Theatre Trust Spotlight Awards. Congratulations to all three of these outstanding individuals!

Alex Berger received an Outstanding Achievement in Assistant Direction/Stage Management.

Henry Anderson received an Outstanding Achievement in Sound Design

Katie Thoreson received an Honorable Mention for Properties Design

Thank you to Jeanne Berget for the wonderful pictures of our opening night gala. Please connect to the following link to download your pictures from that night.

Jeanne Berget Photography

To purchase a high resolution photo – find your photo, go to “buy this photo” and the download option will be in a tab on the right of the window that pops up.  You can also purchase high quality prints from White House Custom Color and cards right from the website as well and they will be shipped directly to your door.

My website will only allow a low resolution download for free – to get that – you can right click on the photo.  This is good for online use – Facebook, etc.   High resolution downloads are only $1.00!

Thank you to Barry Thompson for taking these beautiful photos at the Aida Dress Rehearsal and Gala.

Dress Rehearsal Pictures

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

East Ridge Awards Announcement