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Hauppauge High School theatre students enjoyed a Red Carpet Moment at the Islip Arts Council’s 2015 Teeny Awards. The Teeny Awards…Career Path to Success is a high school student recognition program, patterned after the Tony Awards. The following Hauppauge theatre students were recognized at the 2015 Awards program:

Alexa Joseph – Best Lead Actress in a Musical

Jimmy Bie – Best Lead Actor in a Musical

Maria Johnsen – Best Supporting Actress in a Musical

Dan Smith – Best Leading Actor in a Drama

Jimmy Bie – Best Supporting Actor in a Drama

Justin Lamont – Recognition Award for Lighting Design

Tommy O’Halleran – Recognition Award for Art Design

Christen Schuchardt – Recognition Award for Art Design

Katie Prudente – Director’s Choice Award for Stage Management

Recognition Award for Outstanding Pit Orchestra

“However, most impressive were our students’ gracious, respectful, articulate and thoughtful thank you speeches,” stated Hauppauge Theatre Department Teacher Ruthie Pincus. “The Hauppauge community was represented with great polish.”

This was the seventh year of the Teeny Awards’ presentation by the Islip Arts Council. The program’s objective is to recognize outstanding talent and encourage students to continue their education and to pursue careers in performing arts and theater. The funds contributed through sponsorships are applied to scholarship awards and the administration of this innovative student presentation.