May 22, 2023
ROCKY RIVER, Ohio – The Rocky River High School Drama Department’s spring musical production of Bright Star won two Dazzle Awards that were presented on Saturday evening at the KeyBank State Theatre.
The department claimed one of the top awards of the evening, winning Best Musical (Tier 1) for the sixth consecutive time. RRHS previously won the award for Catch Me if You Can (2016), Legally Blonde (2017), Monty Python’s Spamalot (2018), Singin’ in the Rain (2019) and Young Frankenstein (2022).
RRHS also won a Dazzle Award for Best Technical Execution for the second consecutive year.
In addition, RRHS received Dazzle Award nominations in the categories of Best Ensemble/Chorus, Best Costume Design, Best Scenic Design, Best Choreography Execution and Best Supporting Actor (Jack Lange who played Daryl Ames).
The Dazzle Awards presented by Patricia and John Chapman recognize and showcase the most talented high school musical theater performers in Northeast Ohio and culminates the annual Dazzle Awards program. A panel of judges attend one production at each participating school, provide feedback and determine nominees and awards for participating schools.