2026-2027 nominees AND AWARD WINNERS
Collin Carlton is a senior at Pulaski Academy and attending Oklahoma City University in the fall.. He is a member of Stage 13’s Pre-Professional Company and was a Jimmy Award nominee in 2025. Favorite roles include: Hadestown (Orpheus) at Pulaski Academy, Alice by Heart (Alfred) at Pulaski Academy, Willy Wonka, JR. (Charlie) at The Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Newsies (Crutchie) at Wildwood Park for the Arts, 13: The Musical (Evan) at The Studio Theatre and A Christmas Story (Ralphie/ensemble) with the Broadway National Tour.
Annie Zimmerman is a senior at Episcopal Collegiate School and will attend Amherst College in the fall. Annie represented her school in the awards last year and received the Director’s Award for Vocal Excellence. She is an active member of her school’s theatre program a member of Stage 13’s Pre-Professional Company. Her recent credits include Mean Girls (Janis) at Stage 13, Shrek (Fiona) at Episcopal Collegiate School, and Bright Star (Alice Murphy) at Episcopal Collegiate School.
Annie Zimmerman is a senior at Episcopal Collegiate School and will attend Amherst College in the fall. Annie represented her school in the awards last year and received the Director’s Award for Vocal Excellence. She is an active member of her school’s theatre program a member of Stage 13’s Pre-Professional Company. Her recent credits include Mean Girls (Janis) at Stage 13, Shrek (Fiona) at Episcopal Collegiate School, and Bright Star (Alice Murphy) at Episcopal Collegiate School.
Among the top six finalists were representatives from the following schools as well:
John Sullivan (Hot Springs World Class High School)
Mallory Lafferty (Pulaski Academy)
Blakely White (Little Rock Christian Academy)
Evan Hauser (Parkview Arts & Science Magnet High School)
Additional awards and special accolades at the event include:
Spirit of Broadway – John Sullivan (Hot Springs World Class High School)
Rising Star – Lauren Smith (El Dorado High School)
Director’s Award for Vocal Excellence – Jordan Easter (Joe T. Robinson High School)
Director’s Award for Choreography – Charlie Johnson (Episcopal Collegiate School)
Director’s Award for Theatrical Performance – Morgan Humble (Lakeside High School)
Triple Threat Award – Nyla Newton (Bryant High School)
Peoples’ Choice Award - Charlie Johnson (Episcopal Collegiate School)
Three schools were recognized for their technical excellence in the following areas:
Little Rock Central High School – Prop Design
Parkview Arts & Science Magnet High School – Orchestra, Choreography, Costume Design
Lakeside High School – Chorus, Direction, Music, Scenic Design, Lighting Design
Lakeside High School was the top scoring school for its production of Hadestown:Teen Edition.
John Sullivan (Hot Springs World Class High School)
Mallory Lafferty (Pulaski Academy)
Blakely White (Little Rock Christian Academy)
Evan Hauser (Parkview Arts & Science Magnet High School)
Additional awards and special accolades at the event include:
Spirit of Broadway – John Sullivan (Hot Springs World Class High School)
Rising Star – Lauren Smith (El Dorado High School)
Director’s Award for Vocal Excellence – Jordan Easter (Joe T. Robinson High School)
Director’s Award for Choreography – Charlie Johnson (Episcopal Collegiate School)
Director’s Award for Theatrical Performance – Morgan Humble (Lakeside High School)
Triple Threat Award – Nyla Newton (Bryant High School)
Peoples’ Choice Award - Charlie Johnson (Episcopal Collegiate School)
Three schools were recognized for their technical excellence in the following areas:
Little Rock Central High School – Prop Design
Parkview Arts & Science Magnet High School – Orchestra, Choreography, Costume Design
Lakeside High School – Chorus, Direction, Music, Scenic Design, Lighting Design
Lakeside High School was the top scoring school for its production of Hadestown:Teen Edition.