Schroeder Stars Shine in Tony-style Competition
Webster Central School District is thrilled to announce that three gifted Webster Schroeder High School students have been nominated for "NYC Bound"—a competition to find two students to represent Rochester at the prestigious Jimmy Awards in New York City.Congratulations to Brodie W. (Ozzie), Lilah K. (Hildy), and Rory G. (Chip) for their exceptional, nominated performances in Webster Schroeder's production of On The Town!
This year, the Rochester Broadway Theatre League’s (RBTL) Stars of Tomorrow evaluators reviewed over 300 individual roles performed by high school students in musicals throughout the region. Nearly 200 of those students chose to be considered for the NYC Bound track. To qualify, students had to perform an eligible lead role and be judged separately from their school’s overall production. From that massive talent pool, evaluators culled the nominees down to just 40 exceptional young musical performers—including our three Webster Schroeder stars.
The community has two upcoming opportunities to celebrate and support these talented students:
- May 8 – Stars of Tomorrow Gala: Often described as the "Tony Awards for high school theater," this ticketed gala brings together all 200 performers and cast members to celebrate participating local students. The Webster Schroeder On The Town cast is one of 47 schools that will perform a selection from their musical on the RBTL Auditorium Theatre stage. Recognition will also be given to schools with the highest scores in each adjudicated category. The Webster Schroeder cast is up for the challenge at this typically sold-out event!
- May 21 – NYC Bound Competition: The 40 top nominees will compete to represent Rochester at the Jimmy Awards, with the two winners announced at the close of the evening. This event is free and open to the public.
