Chase ’27 Selected as Co-host for 2024 Applause Awards

Jackson Chase ’27 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) has been selected as one of the student co-hosts for the 2024 Applause Awards on June 1, at the Walt Disney Theater in Orlando, Florida. Modeled after the Tony Awards®, the 10th annual Applause Awards Ceremony will be directed by Broadway veteran Ray Roderick and hosted by Broadway star and Central Florida native Michael James Scott, alongside former Applause Awards winners Samantha Nelson and Chase.

A panel of 18 casting agents, show directors and industry professionals selected nearly 300 students from 37 high schools across 10 counties to participate in this high-energy evening – featuring live performances by the winning casts in the outstanding musical category, character medleys by the winning outstanding lead performers and more. The event is a precursor to the Jimmy Awards in New York City.