A Standing Ovation for Something Rotten!

By Communications Department | Performing Arts, Upper School

The Upper School Players and Prairie’s Performing Arts Department received significant recognition from The Jerry Awards, the preeminent High School Music Awards organization in Southeastern Wisconsin.

Prairie was nominated for 12 awards for its production of Something Rotten! this spring, including Lead Performance, Outstanding Lighting Design, Outstanding Stage Crew, Outstanding Direction, Outstanding Scenic Design, and Outstanding Costume Design.

These nominations are a testament to the talent, dedication, and teamwork of the cast, crew, and directors who brought this hilarious, high-energy show to life on stage. Congratulations to all involved!

Outstanding Lead Performance

  • Ishir Mehra ’26 – Nick Bottom
  • Alex VanDeLoo ’28 – Nigel Bottom
  • Kelly Baker ’25 – William Shakespeare
  • Sophia Gunia ’28 – Portia Bottom
  • Addie Turek ’25 – Beatrice Bottom
  • Jonah Gasser ’28 – Thomas Nostradamus
  • Evelyn Kane ’25 – Minstrel/Brother Jeremia

Outstanding Lighting Design:

  • Zac Carpenter ’25

Outstanding Stage Crew:

  • Stage Manager: Lilyana Wheeler ’25
  • Assistant Stage Manager: Maddy Sanchez ’26
  • Crew Managers: Lucas Olson-Goldman ’26, Leila Heredia ’26, Cai Yoo ’26
  • Stage Crew: Claire Trautman ’27, Nyimah Zavaleta ’26

Outstanding Direction:

  • Mrs. Dena Roncone

Outstanding Scenic Design:

  • Mr. Aaron Christianson

Outstanding Costume Design:

  • Mrs. Meghan Benson, Mrs. Zaida Puy, Mrs. Jamie VanDeLoo

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