SHS Drama Nominated For 13 Halo Awards

SHS Drama is proud to announce that they have received 13 nominations this year for the 2013 Halo Awards. Similar to the Tony's, the Halo awards recognize outstanding theater productions by high schools across Connecticut. A total of 43 schools participated this year and because of their wonderful talent, the students of SHS were selected to open the show with the opening number from "The Drowsy Chaperone!"   

The award ceremony is tonight, Wednesday the 29th, at the magnificent Palace Theater in Waterbury CT. On behalf of all the students, thank you for your support of our program! We feel so fortunate to have such a wonderful and supportive SHS family. We know the students will shine tonight!


2013 Halo Nominations 

Best Production Dramatic Play: Stonington HS - "And a Child Shall Lead" 

Best Acting by an Ensemble Cast (Play): Stonington HS – "And a Child Shall Lead" 

Fearless Award: Stonington HS – "And a Child Shall Lead" 

Best Standout Performance(s) in an Ensemble Play:
Stonington HS - Haley Barravecchia as Alena Lederova in "And A Child Shall Lead"; Stonington HS - Cory Candelet as Eric Kosek in "And A Child Shall Lead" 

Gypsy of the Year: Stonington HS - Amy Dugger

Best Specialty Ensemble in a Musical:
Stonington HS – Ian Capozzoli & Jouval Meijas as the Gangsters in "The Drowsy Chaperone" 

Best Performance by a Couple or Duo in a Musical:
Stonington HS – Jay Neiuwenhuis & Libby Hall as Adolpho and The Drowsy Chaperone in "The Drowsy Chaperone" 

Best Comic Male Performance in a Musical:
Stonington HS – Jay Neiuwenhuis as Adolpho in "The Drowsy Chaperone" 

Best Featured Actor in a Musical:
Stonington HS – Cory Candelet as Robert Martin in "The Drowsy Chaperone" 

Best Hair and Makeup Design: Stonington HS - Rachyl Jackson

Best Lighting Design:
Stonington HS – Chris Chevalier and Lindsay Gimple for "The Drowsy Chaperone"     

Best Original Program Cover Design or Artwork:
Stonington HS – Sarah Downie for "And a Child Shall Lead" and "The Drowsy Chaperone"