Overture's Jerry Awards

10/03/2026

It’s October 3rd, and while we may never be able to make ‘fetch’ happen, our Jerrys participants are always ready to Do This Thing and be Fearless!

Theater is truly Where YOU Belong! 💗🌟

09/28/2026

Last call for '26/'27 The Jerrys! ☎

Applications are due this Thursday, October 1st! Requests received after the deadline are not guaranteed acceptance and will be considered based on program availability.

Don’t miss this opportunity to bring meaningful theatre education to your students and community!

Will you answer the call?
To apply: https://tinyurl.com/2s2ajsx8

09/25/2026

Introducing the 2026/2027 The Jerrys logo!

A special Thank You to Mark Frohna Photography and Overture Center’s graphic design extraordinaire, Ren Juza, for creating this year’s fabulous design!

Who’s excited to start the season?!

09/23/2026

In honor of Wisconsin’s first 2027 American Girl Doll of the Year, Daisy Davenport, it felt only right to introduce Daisy’s “The Jerrys” Accessory Pack.

Daisy’s story brings us back to where it all began, right here in Madison, where Pleasant Rowland founded Pleasant Company and sparked the legacy that would become American Girl!

Daisy reminds us that extraordinary talent starts in our own communities and through programs like The Jerrys, young artists have the opportunity to discover the joy of theatre, both onstage and beyond. We’re grateful to the American Girl Fund for Children for their continued partnership and commitment to bringing meaningful theatre experiences to young people across Wisconsin.

Here’s to celebrating Madison and the next generation of performers! ❤️

09/19/2026

Happy National Dance Day! 💃🏼🕺🏻

Today we celebrate the power of movement to bring stories to life on stage and the choreographers who make it all possible!

09/18/2026

🚨Applications for the Spotlight Program will now close Thursday, October 1st. 🚨

09/16/2026

Rounding out our Jerry Ensemble, we are proud to introduce our 2026/2027 Southern Wisconsin Jerry Ensemble!

This year's Southern Ensemble brings together 19 talented students representing 13 area high schools.

Help us welcome and congratulate these students in the comments below! 🌟

09/15/2026

Congratulations to our 2026/2027 Central Jerry Ensemble!

Please join us in congratulating the incredibly talented students that have been selected for the 2026-27 Central Wisconsin Jerry Ensemble! This year the premier performance group representing the Overture's Jerry Awards in Central Wisconsin will feature 22 students from 13 area schools.

For more information on the Central Wisconsin Jerry Ensemble, visit https://www.grandtheater.org/programs/jerry-ensemble/

09/14/2026

The Jerry Awards are seeking theatre professionals to join our team of program reviewers. Reviewers play a pivotal role in expanding theatre education across Wisconsin, providing thoughtful, educational feedback while recognizing the dedication and accomplishments behind each high school production.

Applicants must be 21 or older and hold a degree in theatre, musical theatre, or a related field, or be currently working professionally in the industry. Candidates should have experience mentoring youth and adults and may not currently serve on the production staff of a participating Jerry Awards school.

To apply, submit a resume and cover letter outlining your experience and areas of expertise to [email protected].

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.