Bishop Ireton High School Wins Cappie Awards, Tony's Of Local High School Theater

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Bishop Ireton High School's production of "The Music Man" shone on the Kennedy Center stage Monday night with two wins at the Cappies gala.

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.

Bishop Ireton High School's Elina Viana won the Vocalist in a Female Role award, while Michelle Dorman, Claire Gibbons, and the Bishop Ireton Costume Team won the Costumes award.

Other nominations for Bishop Ireton had included Lauren Allen, Annie Nealon, Isaac Nienaber and Elizabeth D'Souza for Marketing and Publicity; Maren Baisley, Elizabeth D'Souza, Rachael Pulice and Gabriela Ramirez in the Choreography category; Isabelle Phillips for Comic Actor in a Female Role in a Musical; and Aidan Furey for Lead Actor in a Male Role in a Musical.

Other Alexandria high schools were present at the Cappies gala. Alexandria City High School's "Sister Act" was nominated for Sound, Creativity, Ensemble in a Musical, Featured Actor in a Female Role in a Musical, and Supporting Actor in a Male Role in a Musical. St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School earned a nomination for its "Mamma Mia!" Pit Orchestra in the Orchestra category.

SEE ALSO:

• Cappies Review: 'The Music Man' At Bishop Ireton High School
• Cappies Review: 'The Sister Act' At Alexandria City High School
• Cappies Review: 'Mamma Mia!' At St. Stephen's And St. Agnes School

The night's biggest winners were South Lakes High School, which won the Best Musical award and nine other awards for "Bright Star," and 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.