Truth be told, it was not a terribly tough prediction to make.

As soon as the curtain went up – and the blue, underwater-resembling shadows started reflecting and rippling across the walls of the John Mitchell Theatre – it was apparent this year’s production of The Little Mermaid was going to be something special. Or to put in theatrical terms, this gifted group of actors was going to figuratively break one leg after another.

The folks at the Jerry Awards agreed.

Wisconsin’s preeminent High School Musical Awards Program recognized the US Players with 14 nominations. What’s more, Prairie won a school record four awards.

Congratulations to Dena Roncone, Theatre Director, and the entire cast and crew on what was one of the more spellbinding productions in recent school history.

We can’t wait for next year!

2023 Jerry Award Nominees

Amanda Mosquim ’24
Outstanding Lead, Ariel

Cece Berkey ’24
Outstanding Lead Ursula

Fiona Anton ’23
Outstanding Lead, Sebastian

Brie Lechun-Ludvina ’24
Outstanding Lead, Scuttle

Shritha Reddy ’24
Outstanding Supporting Lead, Flounder

Caroline Berkey ’24
Outstanding Supporting Lead, Chef Louis

Isabelle Grotmol ’24
Outstanding Lighting Design

Fletcher Paulsen
Outstanding Musical Direction

Hope Riestirer
Outstanding Choreography

Katlin Gerlach
Outstanding Costume Design

2023 Jerry Award Winners

Shritha Reddy ’24
Outstanding Supporting Lead, Flounder

Caroline Berkey ’24
Outstanding Supporting Lead, Chef Louis

Isabelle Grotmol ’24
Outstanding Lighting Design

Katlin Gerlach
Outstanding Costume Design