Performers from the Smith County Playhouse earned top honors at the TPAC Spotlight Awards, winning Outstanding Large Ensemble for their production of Shrek The Musical.
The annual awards ceremony, held at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center, celebrates excellence in high school theatre across Middle Tennessee and includes participation from more than 70 schools each year.
The award-winning production featured more than 60 students from the Smith County Playhouse. During the event, performers also joined Lebanon High School for a performance of the song “Freak Flag” before a combined audience of approximately 3,500 people.
In addition to winning Outstanding Large Ensemble, the production received nominations for Best Direction of a Musical, Outstanding Choreography, Outstanding Scene Partner, Outstanding Costume Design, Outstanding Ensemble Performer, and Outstanding Comedic Performer.
The Smith County Playhouse also had three Lead Performer nominees, including CJ Woodard, who advanced to the semifinal round.
