05/03/2023
So - Happy May!
It's that time of year again when we have a moment to breathe and reflect upon the past year and all of our moments in the woods. Or the Wings. Or the Park (depending on the year). And what a fantastic year it has been. All of the members of the WHS Theatre Department recognize from the very beginning of the year, our main objective is to produce the highest quality theatre productions we can and that ultimately, the true measurement of our success in that pursuit comes from our audience members and their response to the stories we share with them. And, based upon that criteria, this has been an incredible year!
However, we also invite outside organizations to view our work and provide feedback, (hopefully) constructive criticism, and (again - hopefully) recognition of moments of excellence when we have achieved our objectives.
So - it is with great pride and gratitude for the amazing work that these outstanding young artists have accomplished this year, I am honored to share with everyone the following recognitions and nominations. (Imagine a drumroll here...)
Congratulations to the CAST and CREW of the WHS Theatre Department on their EIGHT Montclair State University “Foxy Award” Nominations for Outstanding Achievement in High School Theatre!
The Fall Production of "The Secret in the Wings" received SIX "Foxy Award" Nominations, including:
“Outstanding Production of a Dramatic Play”
“Outstanding Achievement by an Acting Ensemble”
“Outstanding Achievement in Live or Original Music”
(Annabel Barker, Bella Jarecki, Lucie Saint-Denis
Mr. Brzozowski and the Full Cast)
“Outstanding Achievement in Makeup Design”
(Taylor Zinnie)
“Outstanding Achievement in Hair & Wig Design”
(Taylor Zinnie)
“Outstanding Achievement in Direction of a Play”
(Mr. Devlin)
Additionally, last Spring’s Production of Mamma Mia! received TWO "Foxy Awards" Nominations:
“Outstanding Achievement by an Acting Ensemble”
“Outstanding Achievement in New Media/Special Effects”
(Matthew DiFabio & the TECH & Design Team)
Winners Will Be Announced at a LIVE, In-Person Ceremony at
Montclair State University on Tuesday, May 16th @ 7:15 pm.
If you are interested in attending and supporting these awesome you artists, tickets are available at msutnawards.booktix.com.
Additionally, Congratulations to the CAST and CREW of the WHS Theatre Department’s spring musical production of "Sunday in the Park with George" for their EIGHT Paper Mill Playhouse “Rising Star Awards” Nominations and THREE Honorable Mentions for Outstanding Achievement in high school theatre!
The NOMINATIONS include:
“Outstanding Leading Performer in a Female-Identified Role”
(Bella Jarecki)
“Outstanding Leading Performer in a Male-Identified Role”
(Evan Leone)
“Outstanding Costume Achievement”
(Hannah Stavin, Suzanna Rogers)
“Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction”
(John Brzozowski)
“Outstanding Performance by a Chorus”
“Student Achievement Award”
(Ryan Karlin, Production Stage Manager)
“Student Achievement Award”
(Sophie Havens, Student Music Director)
“Student Achievement Award”
(Set Design Crew)
and HONORABLE MENTIONS for
“Outstanding Overall Production of a Musical”
“Outstanding Achievement by a Teacher or Outside Director”
(Mr. Devlin)
“Outstanding Lighting Achievement”
(Jack Frankola - and Jayne Ritter)
The winners will be announced at a ceremony at the Paper Mill Playhouse on Tuesday, June 13th. Congratulations, once again, to the entire Cast and Crew on a spectacular production! You all are awesome!!!
So thank you to everyone who continues to support these amazing young people/artists and the WHS Theatre Department!
