The local high schools have a long reputation for outstanding theater productions, and Fairfax and Woodson have just received a total of 14 Cappies nominations. Under Director Chris Whitney, Fairfax High’s eight nods were for its musical, “Sister Act.” Directed by Chris Rushing, Woodson High’s six nods were for its play, “One Man, Two Guvnors.”
The Cappies Gala will be Monday, June 12, at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., at which time the winners will be revealed. Westfield, Centreville and Chantilly students are competing for these awards against students from many other schools in the National Capital Area.
Isabella Jackson – Lead Actor, Female Role in a Musical
Best Song – “Take Me to Heaven” (Reprise)
Ensemble in a Musical – Convent Nuns
Johanna Carroll, Taehyun Lee, John Mark Perry – Lighting
Choreography – Logan Baker, Victoria Collins-Jost
Orchestra – “Sister Act” orchestra
Jake Bae, orchestra conductor – Creativity
Victoria Collins-Jost, Sydney Grossbard, Caroline Vigna, Kaylee Williams – Marketing and Publicity
Diya Selvan – Lead Actor, Male Role in a Play
Silas Blocker – Featured Actor, Male Role in a Play
Charlotte Willmore – Featured Actor, Female Role in a Play
Peter Gardner – Comic Actor, Male Role in a Play
Farooq Khan – Supporting Actor, Male Role in a Play
Lea Mills, Will Shin, Nico Uy – Props