Description: Central North Carolina?s High School Musical Theatre Awards The DPAC Rising Star Awards is part of The National High School Musical Theatre Awards, aka The Jimmy Awards®, and provides life changing experiences that launch the careers for Broadway?s future stars. Affectionately referred to as ?The Superbowl for High School Musical Theater?, the evening will feature the best-of-the-best of area high school musical theater talent as students compete live for their chance to advance to The Jimmy Awards® in New York City. Hosted by Clay Aiken and adjudicated live by a panel of esteemed judges, this event is a must-see.