Narragansett Pier School Theatre Program Honored with Moss Hart Memorial Award

The Production team of Narragansett Pier Middle School’s production of The Wiz, along with superintendent Katherine Sipala, and School Committee member Frank White, attended the New England Theatre Conference’s (NETC) Awards dinner on Oct. 26 at the Hampton Inn in Natick, MA to receive the Moss Hart Award for the best Youth and Children production in New England 2013.

The Wiz's Production team consisted of director Jimmy Calitri of North Kingstown; choreographer, Chelsea Cook of Narragansett; Musical Director Jonathon Audette of Narragansett and producer Vanessa Miller, enrichment teacher at the Narragansett Pier Middle School.

The annual Moss Hart Memorial Award has a two-fold purpose: to honor the memory of Moss Hart, dramatist and director, for his wit and sensitivity, for his unconquerable enthusiasm for life and for his work in the theatre; and to recognize and encourage outstanding theatrical productions throughout New England. 

According to NETC, the award is presented to playscripts that "present affirmative views of human courage and dignity, that have strong literary and artistic merit, and which in their productions, exemplify fresh, imaginative, creative treatment within the intent of the playwright". The New England Theatre Conference, in making the annual Moss Hart Memorial Award, seeks to encourage artistic growth and the highest standards of excellence in theatre.

Click here to learn all about Pier Middle School's production of The Wiz, including photos and an introduction to members of the cast and crew.