WT Woodson, Fairfax High School Win Cappies Awards During Kennedy Center Gala

FAIRFAX CITY, VA — W.T. Woodson High School's production of "One Man, Two Gunvors" won two awards, during Monday night's Cappies gala at the Kennedy Center.

The National Capital Area Cappies Gala, an awards event that is considered the Tony Awards for high school theater in the DC region, was held at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC Monday night. In the Cappies program, student critics review Cappies high school theater shows throughout the school year and publish reviews in local media. Annual award winners in 42 technical and performance categories were chosen by Cappies critics.

Woodson students Charlotte Willmore and Silas Blocker received Cappies awards in the featured actor in female and male roles, respectively, in a play for their performance in "One Man, Two Guvnors."

Fairfax High School's lone Cappies award came in the marketing and publicity category. Victoria Collins-Jost, Sydney Grossbard, Caroline Vigna and Kaylee Williams shared the award for their work on the school's production of "Sister Act."

The big winner of the night was South Lakes High School, which took home the best musical award for its production of "Bright Star." The show won a total of 10 Cappies, more than any other school. The night's other big winner was Lake Braddock Secondary School, which won Best Play for "Dracula" and three other awards.

Hundreds of Cappies nominees were celebrated during the sold-out event. Awards were presented by Cappies alumni and community dignitaries.

Along with awards presentations, 11 schools nominated for Best Play and Best Musical performed. Musical performances included "Anastasia" by Quince Orchard High School," "Kiss Me, Kate" by Herndon High School, "Something Rotten!" by West Springfield High School, "Bright Star" by South Lakes High School and "Claudio Quest" by McLean High School.

Play performances included "Wendy & Peter Pan" by Oakton High School, "The Man Who Came to Dinner" by Langley High School, "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Chantilly High School, "Dracula" by West Springfield High School, and "Much Ado About Nothing by James Madison High School.

The Cappies Gala is expected to be broadcast starting Monday, June 19 on Red Apple Channel 21 (Verizon FIOS and Cox) or the Fairfax County Public Schools Channel 21 livestream.