Alexandria Schools Nominated For Cappies, Tony's Of High School Theater In DC Region

ALEXANDRIA, 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.

Alexandria City High School's "Bring It On" earned two nominations. Jayden Benitez is up for Featured Actor in a Female Role in a Musical, while Ariana Singleton is nominated for Dancer in a Female Role.

Bishop Ireton High School earned six nominations for "Into the Woods." Gabriela Viana is nominated for Comic Actor in a Female Role in a Musical, and Elina Viana is nominated for Lead Actor in a Female Role in a Musical. In the Song category, "Last Midnight" is nominated.

The crew earned nominations as well. The Special Effects and or Technology nomination is for Bishop Ireton High School's Cherri Hansford and Anna Wisneski. The Costumes nomination is for the team of Catherine Carow, Claire Gibbons, Iona McCluskey and the Bishop Ireton Costume Class. Joseph Murray, Charlotte Rayder and and the BI Set Design Team were nominated in the Sets category.

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Cappies Review: 'Bring It On' Performed At Alexandria City High School

Cappies Review: 'Into the Woods' At Bishop Ireton 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.