"Rising Stars: Students Compete for National Theater Awards at Jimmy Awards"

The Jimmy Awards, also known as Broadway's NFL draft, bring together high school students from 48 regional programs for a week of coaching sessions, training, and rehearsals, culminating in an evening of performance. The awards are notorious for helping young performers get discovered, and stars like Reneé Rapp, Andrew Barth Feldman, Jai’Len Josey, and Kyle Selig were all Jimmy winners before making their Broadway debut. The awards are particularly important to the theatre industry, as they open the door for young artists, especially those who grow up in areas where theatre may not be as accessible.