Fairfax Area Schools Nominated For Cappies, Tony's Of High School

FAIRFAX CITY, VA — High school theater productions that left an impression on audiences and student critics have earned nominations for awards. Nominations were announced for the Cappies of the National Capital Area, a Tony Award-like program for local high school theater.

Productions put on by schools in and around Fairfax City were among the shows to receive multiple nominations. The following are the Cappies nominations for "Anastasia: The Musical," at Fairfax High, Woodson High's production of "1776," and Robinson Secondary's play, "Pride and Prejudice." A full list of all Cappies nominees can be found online.

Marketing and Publicity

• Jessica Awad, Marcus Contreras, Kat Pascual, Kaylee Williams, "Anastasia: The Musical," Fairfax High School
• Ian Conner, Lauren O’Dell, Maddie Cho, and the "1776" Publicity Team, Woodson High School

Costumes

• Gaby Adumua, Caitlin Grycewicz, Lilly Kyle, "Anastasia: The Musical," Fairfax High School
• Anya Allensworth, Amalia Manow, Katy Nguyen, and the "1776" Costume Team, Woodson High School

Orchestra

• Orchestasia, "Anastasia: The Musical," Fairfax High School

Choreography

• Naomi Bautista, Libby Hansen, Nate Smith, "Anastasia: The Musical," Fairfax High School

Stage Management

• Gabe Acquavella, Riley Vandell, Raymond Walker, "Anastasia: The Musical," Fairfax High School

Ensemble in a Play

• The Bennet Sisters, "Pride and Prejudice," Robinson Secondary School

Featured Actor in a Female Role in a Play

• Bella Ragona, "Pride and Prejudice," Robinson Secondary School

Featured Actor in a Male Role in a Play

• Jackson Foerster, "Pride and Prejudice," Robinson Secondary School

Featured Actor in a Male Role in a Musical

• Mauro Manganello, "Anastasia: The Musical," Fairfax High School

Dancer in a Female Role

• Naomi Bautista, "Anastasia: The Musical," Fairfax High School

Dancer in a Male Role

• Nikolai Crowl, "Anastasia: The Musical," Fairfax High School

Vocalist in a Male Role

• Haley Kim, "1776," Woodson High School

Comic Actor in a Female Role in a Play

• Kira Gilligan, "Pride and Prejudice," Robinson Secondary School

Comic Actor in a Male Role in a Play

• Benjamin Fredericks, "Pride and Prejudice," Robinson Secondary School

Comic Actor in a Male Role in a Musical

• Tristan Farmer, "Anastasia: The Musical," Fairfax High School

Supporting Actor in a Male Role in a Musical

• Nate Wheeler Smith, "Anastasia: The Musical," Fairfax High School

Lead Actor in a Female Role in a Play

• Ella Brown, "Pride and Prejudice," Robinson Secondary School

Lead Actor in a Female Role in a Musical

• Kaylee Williams, "Anastasia: The Musical," Fairfax High School

Play

• "Pride and Prejudice," Robinson Secondary School

The Cappies recognize the accomplishments of high school theater as well as student critics who write reviews of high school theater productions. Winners of the Cappies awards will be announced at the Cappies Gala on Monday, June 10 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in DC.

Related:

• Fairfax HS Stages Memorable Production Of 'Anastasia The Musical'
• Woodson Stages 'Triumphant' Production Of Broadway's '1776': Cappies