Jester Awards 2024

High schoolers from all over the state will come together to celebrate excellence in theatre and each other at the 22nd annual Jester Awards.

Nominees will have the opportunity to walk the red carpet while having their picture taken by a professional photographer, all honorees will be announced, and several will perform. Scholarship awards will be presented to three students – two leading performers and a technical theatre recipient.  

See the full list of nominees.

The Jester Awards program recognizes the extraordinary amount of work, creativity, and dedication that faculty and students pour into their high school theatrical productions. Recognition is given to casts and crews, directors and designers – all who work to stage these great works of musical theatre. Within practical limitations regarding the number of schools and distance from Wichita, every effort is made to be as inclusive as possible. Recent participants include a great many Wichita area schools, and schools extending across Kansas such as Garden City, Hays, Salina, Pittsburg, and more!