The Newark High School Spring musical production of “Mamma Mia” won awards of recognition at the Rochester Broadway Theater League’s 24th Stars of Tomorrow Recognition Ceremony May 9th at the West Herr Theatre in Rochester.
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Director, Choreographer Emily Howard, also an NHS English teacher is pleased to announce the following Awards of Recognition:
· Excellence in Overall Production
· Excellence in Dance Ensemble
· Excellence in Acting Ensemble
· Excellence in Production Crew
· Excellence in Production Design
· Deikan Bueg as Sky - Achievement in a Leading Role
· Kylie Gravino as Sophie - Achievement in a Leading Role
· Ryan Hinks as Sam - Achievement in a Leading Role
· Anna Lanse as Donna - Achievement in a Leading Role
· Anna Lanse - recipient of the All-Star Award (cast) - voted on by our cast and crew!
· Lori Hobart - recipient of the All-Star Award (crew) - voted on by our cast and crew!
· Addison Burgess as Ali - Tip of the Hat - acknowledgment from the adjudicators!
· Isabella Humphrey as Lisa - Tip of the Hat - acknowledgment from the adjudicators!
· Cavan McNeil as Bill - Tip of the Hat - acknowledgment from the adjudicators!
· James Pellegrini - Lightboard Operator - acknowledgment from the adjudicators!
• Bailey Harris, Ryan Hinks and Anna Lanse for representing Newark in the opening number!
“Mamma Mia! was a special show and I’m thrilled that the production and individuals received positive feedback from the RBTL Stars of Tomorrow. It was a fun night celebrating the theatre community across the Rochester region,” Howard said.
Also, Hinks and Gravino will competing among a top group of 40 area students in the Newark York City Bound Competition May 22 at the West Herr Theatre for the chance to be the Rochester representative to the National High School Musical Theatre Awards (The Jimmy's) this year.
“Newark participates in the Rochester Broadway Theatre League Stars of Tomorrow adjudication program. Each year adjudicators attend a performance and provide constructive feedback to individuals and the ensemble based on a variety of categories under the umbrella of voice, acting, dance, and technical theatre,” Howard explained.
Individuals are adjudicated based on these categories:
Storytelling ability
Emotional authenticity
Believability onstage
Character development
Consistency of character
Relationships to others
Expressions and reactions
Diction and projection
Pitch, tone and rhythm while singing
Song delivery - emotion and phrasing
Diction and projection
Execution of choreography / movement
Physicality (connection to character)
Energy and pacing
Overall stage presence
“Individuals who are in predetermined by the National High School Musical Theatre Awards adjudicated roles can receive recognition for their performance. Additionally, actors in these roles must decide in advance if they would like to be considered for an additional competition that would lead to them potentially representing Rochester in the National High School Musical Theatre Awards (The Jimmy’s). Kylie and Ryan both wanted to throw their hat in the ring. Over 300 students were in eligible leading roles across the Rochester region. Of those 300, a top 40 group was selected based on the students who said yes to the potential opportunity. Kylie and Ryan landed in that top 40 and they will audition this week to continue to advance.”
Stay tuned.