Madison, Oakton Cappies Nods
The 2014 Cappie nominations were unveiled last Monday, May 19, and Madison High’s production of “The Music Man” received eight nods. Oakton High’s play, “Elephant’s Graveyard,” got three.
Madison’s nominations are as follows:
Costumes: Shannon Finney, Samira Pakmehr.
Stage Crew: Allison Brandmark, Anna East, Will Laney.
Orchestra: Pit orchestra.
Choreography: Katie Allison, Shannon Roux.
Female Dancer: Shannon Roux.
Male Dancer: Neal Going.
Male Vocalist: Ashton Schaffer.
Comic Actress in a Musical: Paige Cilluffo.
Oakton’s nominations are:
Graduating Critic: Emily Brennan.
Creativity (composition): Jack Goodin, Justin Pirrochi.
Ensemble in a Play: Walter & the Dirty Boots.
The winners will be announced June 8 at the 15th annual Cappies Gala at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Be Prepared for Hurricanes
Since hurricane season begins June 1, Gov. Terry McAuliffe has recognized May 25-31 as Hurricane and Flooding Preparedness Week across Virginia. Accordingly, Fairfax County emergency-management officials encourage all residents to have an emergency kit of supplies on hand. It should start with three days of bottled water and non-perishable food, plus a battery-powered and/or hand-crank radio with extra batteries to hear emergency information. Other items to include are flashlights and extra batteries, a first-aid kit and an extra supply of prescription medicines.
Vienna Town Council Meeting
The next meeting of the Vienna Town Council is Monday, June 2, at 8 p.m., in the Vienna Town Hall, 127 Center St. S. The Town Council will also hold a work session on Monday, June 9, at the Town Hall.