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Connecticut High School Musical Theater Award Winners Revealed

The winners collected their awards at Waterbury's Palace Theater on Monday evening at a black tie gala held in their honor.

The annual Connecticut High School Musical Theater Awards were presented at Waterbury’s Palace Theater on Monday evening. The black tie gala was presented by B2 Productions LLC. The CHSMTA recognize high school student productions throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island.

My full recap of what I thought of the student performances, a pretty comprehensive list the presenters that were in attendance and other general gossip will be posted soon. In the meantime, here is a list of the winners in every category.

Congratulations to everyone who earned a nomination for the Connecticut High School Musical Theater Awards. The winners are:

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OUTSTANDING HAIR & MAKE UP DESIGN

Trumbull High School

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OUTSTANDING COSTUME DESIGN

New Canaan High School

Deirdre Alexander - INTO THE WOODS

OUTSTANDING LIGHTING DESIGN

Greater Hartford Academy of Arts

Robyn E. Joyce - WEST SIDE STORY

OUTSTANDING SCENIC DESIGN

New Canaan High School

Kevin Gleason - INTO THE WOODS

OUTSTANDING SOUND DESIGN

Saint Paul Catholic High School

Dave Glanovsky - RAGS

OUTSTANDING DIRECTION

Trumbull High School

Jessica Spillane - HOW TO SUCCEED…

CHOREOGRAPHY

Trumbull High School

Frank Root, Abigail Root - HOW TO SUCCEED…

MUSIC DIRECTION

Greater Hartford Academy of Arts

Eric Larivee - WEST SIDE STORY

OUTSTANDING STUDENT ORCHESTRA

Guilford High School

WEST SIDE STORY

OUTSTANDING CHORUS

Trumbull High School

HOW TO SUCCEED…

OUTSTANDING LOBBY DISPLAY

Saint Paul Catholic High School

RAGS

OUTSTANDING LEADING ACTRESS

Greater Hartford Academy of Arts

Sydney Weiser - Maria - WEST SIDE STORY

LEADING ACTOR

Trumbull High School

Michael Lepore - Finch – HOW TO SUCCEED…

SUPPORTING ACTRESS

Saint Paul Catholic High School

Dana Wilton - Bella – RAGS

SUPPORTING ACTOR

Valley Regional High School

Jonny Leffingwell - Pugsley – THE ADDAMS FAMILY

FEATURED PERFORMER

Saint Paul Catholic High School

Tessa Coleman as Rachel – RAGS

ENSEMBLE GROUP

Greater Hartford Academy of The Arts

Sharks / Jets - WEST SIDE STORY

CHILD ACTOR

Cheshire High School

Luke Audie - Michael Banks – MARY POPPINS

PRODUCTION OF THE YEAR

Trumbull High School

HOW TO SUCCEED…

Pictured: Trumbull High School celebrates their win for Production of the Year on the Palace stage

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