St. Luke’s Theater Wins Halo Awards 6th Year in a Row

In 2021, St. Luke’s Theater continued its winning streak with five more Halo Awards, bringing the total to 20 awards in the past six years.

The Seven Angels Theater Halo Awards honor the very best high school theater productions in Connecticut. This year, judges considered productions from more than 40 schools, reviewing performances from both public and independent schools.

St. Luke’s Theater was nominated for 24 awards this year, and since 2016 has received nearly 125 nominations.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this year’s Halo Awards took place virtually instead of the usual red carpet event. During the ceremony, the following St. Luke’s students received awards:

Up and Comer Award
Hannah Johnson ‘24, The Theory of Relativity

Special Recognition for Student Directing
Adrian Antonioli ‘21, To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday

Best Lighting Design
Ryan DeFilippo ‘22, To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday

Best Specialty Ensemble
Liana Seale ‘21, Josephine DeMarco ‘23, Kate Ellis ‘22, Sofia Shklovsky ‘23, Jillian Fisher ‘21, Samantha Bauer ‘23, Dakota DeFrancesco ‘23, “Me and Ricky” from The Theory of Relativity

Best Performance by a Cast in an Ensemble Musical
The Theory of Relativity

St. Luke’s Director of Theater Arts John Connors shared, “These awards are a testament to the hard work, dedication, and talent of all our Thespians, and I could not be more proud of them!”

St. Luke's is a secular (non-religious) private school in New Canaan, CT, for grades 5-12. St. Luke's mission is an exceptional education that inspires a deep love of learning, a strong moral compass, the commitment to serve, and the confidence to lead. St. Luke's Center for Leadership advances our mission by helping students develop exceptional leadership ability. Learn more.