FOR THE STAR-NEWS
KEWAUNEE COUNTY – The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center recently announced the 2023-24 Center Stage High School Musical Theater Program recognition recipients, including several for Luxemburg-Casco High School.
Throughout the 2023-24 school year, approximately 2,000 students from 31 local high schools in northeast Wisconsin participated in the Center Stage High School Musical Theater Program, including Appleton East, Ashwaubenon, Brillion, Chilton, De Pere, Denmark, Fox Valley Lutheran, Green Bay East, Green Bay Southwest, Green Bay West, Hortonville, Kaukauna, Little Chute, Luxemburg-Casco, Manitowoc Lincoln, Menasha, Mishicot, Neenah, New London, Notre Dame de la Baie Academy, Oshkosh North, Oshkosh West, Preble, Pulaski, Shawano Community, Southern Door, St. Francis Xavier, St. Mary Catholic, Two Rivers, Weyauwega-Fremont and Winnebago Lutheran Academy.
The Center Stage Program was launched in 2016 as an education initiative that celebrates and supports the achievements of high school musical theater while developing confidence, creativity and collaboration among high school students throughout northeast Wisconsin.
Educational opportunities are provided all season for students and educators to learn and grow together in their craft.
This year, workshops focused on a variety of skills including dancing, singing, technical theater, comedy and acting (monologue.)
A team of trained adjudicators attended each participating school’s musical production and provided educational feedback.
Scores for each production were tabulated and applications were reviewed to determine the program recognition recipients.
Participating schools and recognition recipients will be celebrated when the program culminates in a red-carpet showcase on Saturday, May 18, at 7:30 p.m.
Outstanding Ensemble
Luxemburg-Casco High School - The Addams Family
Outstanding Performance in a Lead Role
Matthew Brand as Gomez Addams in Luxemburg-Casco High School’s production of The Addams Family
Honorable Mention in a Lead Role
Bowie Bredael as Morticia Addams in Luxemburg-Casco High School’s production of The Addams Family
Jonah Doperalski as Uncle Fester in Luxemburg-Casco High School’s production of The Addams Family
Luxemburg-Casco High School was recognized for the second year in a row for Outstanding Ensemble and is invited to perform at the May 18th showcase.
The Center Stage High School Musical Theater Program is an educational initiative of the Fox Cities P.A.C. with support from corporate partners.
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