3 school musicals in Orleans recognized by Stars of Tomorrow

These three stars in school musicals were picked among 40 female or male leads in the Rochester region. From  left include Elaina Huntington of Medina as Madame Thenardier in Les Miserables, Mallory Kozody of Albion as Jo in Little Women, and Elizabeth Whipple of Lyndonville as the Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Three school musicals that were performed in March in Orleans County have been recognized by the Stars of Tomorrow program through the Rochester Broadway Theatre League.

The Stars held its 26th annual awards program last month and some of the schools in the Rochester region were able to perform a selection from their musicals on the RBTL’s Auditorium Theatre. Albion, Lyndonville and Medina all were able to take the stage and all won awards for their March productions.

Lyndonville and Medina are grouped in schools with population less than 500, while Albion is ranked larger schools with more than 500 students.

Lyndonville had a cast and crew of 75 students in the production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.”

Lyndonville was recognized for Excellence in Vocal Ensemble, Excellence in Dance Ensemble, and Excellence in Student Orchestra.

Elizabeth Whipple, the Narrator, was recognized for achievement in a leading role.

Lyndonville’s director Jennifer Trupo also was honored with one of three “Impact Awards” given among all schools. She has built a strong program with large casts and student participation.

Albion received many awards for its production of Little Women. These main characters include, from left: Mallory Kozody as Josephine “Jo” March, Ella Trupo as Beth, Zack Baron as Laurie, Lily Brigham as Amy and Danielle Wyant as Meg.

Albion was a big winner and was honored with Excellence in Overall Production, Excellence in Acting Ensemble, Excellence in Vocal Ensemble, Excellence in Dance Ensemble, Excellence in Student Orchestra, Excellence in Production Design,

Achievement in a Leading Role: Mallory Kozody as Jo March, Mallory Ashbery as Marmee, Gideon Park as Mr. Bhaer, and Zackary Baron and Laurie.

Medina performed the ambitious Les Misérables, a story of the 1832 June Rebellion in France. In this scene the young revolutionaries prepare themselves for battle.

Medina won for Excellence in Vocal Ensemble, Excellence in Dance Ensemble, and Excellence in Production Crew,

Achievement in a Leading Role: Elaina Huntington as Madame Thenardier.