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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 Waterburyβs 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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Gina Gallo, Hair; Mandee Rosario, Makeup - HOW TO SUCCEEDβ¦
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 SUCCEEDβ¦
CHOREOGRAPHY
Trumbull High School
Frank Root, Abigail Root - HOW TO SUCCEEDβ¦
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 SUCCEEDβ¦
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 β HOW TO SUCCEEDβ¦
SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Saint Paul Catholic High School
Dana Wilton - Bella β RAGS
SUPPORTING ACTOR
Valley Regional High School
Jonny Leffingwell - Pugsley β THE ADDAMS FAMILY
FEATURED PERFORMER
Saint Paul Catholic High School
Tessa Coleman as Rachel β RAGS
ENSEMBLE GROUP
Greater Hartford Academy of The Arts
Sharks / Jets - WEST SIDE STORY
CHILD ACTOR
Cheshire High School
Luke Audie - Michael Banks β MARY POPPINS
PRODUCTION OF THE YEAR
Trumbull High School
HOW TO SUCCEEDβ¦
Pictured: Trumbull High School celebrates their win for Production of the Year on the Palace stage