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Welcome to Uptown Music Theater of Highland Park
A dynamic young theater embracing community, creativity, and wisdom, and instilling hope and inspiration through the art of storytelling
HPHS Theatre Department, Encore, and Uptown Music Theater Establish
The Scott Shallenbarger Award
Presented Annually to a
Graduating HPHS Senior
We are raising money to benefit the new Scott "Shall" Shallenbarger Award, in honor of his 30+ years at Highland Park High School (HPHS - IL). Shall has been a life-changing teacher and mentor, having a positive impact on both arts education and the community. Scott will be retiring at the end of the 2022-2023 school year and this award was launched at his retirement celebration on May 6, 2023.
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