McLean Schools Nominated For Cappies, Tony's Of High School Theater

MCLEAN, 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 McLean were among the shows to receive multiple nominations. The following are the Cappies nominations for McLean High's production of "Mr. Burns, A Post Electric Play" and Langley High's "Alice in Wonderland" A full list of all Cappies nominees can be found online.

Andy Mays Rising Critic

• Alden Walcott, Langely High School

Maryland Theater Guide Returning Critic

• Allie Vargo, McLean High School
• Audrey Link, McLean High School

Special Effects and/or Technology

• Scott Fulkerson, Ethan Jones, Andrew Von Elm, Megan Wright, "Mr. Burns, A Post Electric Play," McLean High School

Hair and Make-Up

• Emery Graninger, Grace MacCracken, Maia Le, Valentina Sedan, "Mr. Burns, A Post Electric Play," McLean High School

Props

• Annabelle Bozarth, Charlotte Gould, Alina He-Cheng, Gauri Pillai, "Alice in Wonderland," Langley High School

Creativity

• Noah Chlan, Jackie House, Music Composition/Director,"Mr. Burns, A Post Electric Play," McLean High School

Ensemble in a Play

• The Shades of Springfield, "Mr. Burns, A Post Electric Play," McLean High School

Featured Actor in a Female Role in a Play

• Micah Chlan, "Mr. Burns, A Post Electric Play," McLean High School

Comic Actor in a Female Role in a Play

• Sophia Christiano, "Alice in Wonderland," Langley High School

Comic Actor in a Male Role in a Play

• Daniel Qiu, "Alice in Wonderland," Langley High School

Supporting Actor in a Female Role in a Play

• Scarlett Spano, "Alice in Wonderland," Langley High School

Lead Actor in a Male Role in a Musical

• Nathan Bass, "Mr. Burns, A Post Electric Play," McLean High School

Critic Team

• Langley High School
• McLean High 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.