Congratulations to the FANTASTIC CREW of the Whippany Park High School 2025 production of Grease! for being recognized with the Paper Mill Playhouse’s Rising Star Award for “Outstanding Scenic Achievement!”
The set was designed by Bryan Lynch and built, decorated and operated entirely by the students of WPHS. The set was unique in that it included a life-size “Greased Lightning” car which turned during the performance, in addition to the several mobile sections that featured a full-size bed, a burger joint, a city stoop, and a band stage.
Known informally as the “Tony Awards” for local high school theater, the Rising Star Awards are a prestigious acknowledgement of excellence in theater production. Whippany Park High School was selected for the honor from more than 130 submissions across the state of New Jersey.
The award was presented at the annual awards dinner on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, and was accepted on behalf of the crew by Mr. Lynch, who was instrumental in offering oversight of the successful completion of the set and its operation during the show.