Albion’s musical, Annie, wins big at Stars of Tomorrow
Lyndonville, Medina also recognized for theatrical performances
Photos by Tom Rivers: Neveya Barnes starred as Annie in Albion’s performance of the Annie musical in March and Gideon Pask is Oliver Warbucks at right. They were both recognized for “achievement in a lead role” by the Stars of Tomorrow on Friday. Brayden Whittier, left, performed the role of Bert Healy, a charismatic and goofy radio announcer. Annie and Warbucks went on the show in a search for her biological parents.
ROCHESTER – Three school musicals in Orleans County were well represented at the annual Stars of Tomorrow program that highlights outstanding achievement in local high school theater.
There are 50 schools in the Stars program in the Rochester region.
Albion was a big winner in the small schools division, one of 10 musicals named a “Showstopper” for its production of Annie.
The orphans, including Rianne Hand on table, sing the opening number form Annie, “It’s the Hard Knock Life.”
In addition to being a “Showstopper,” Albion won the following awards and recognitions:
- Achievement in theatrical storytelling
- Achievement in acting ensemble
- Achievement in vocal ensemble
- Achievement in dance ensemble
- Achievement in production crew
- Achievement in production design
- Achievement in student orchestra
- Achievement in a leading role – Neveya Barnes as Annie and Gideon Pask as Oliver Warbucks
Lily Brigham received a “Tip of the Hat” for her solo in the song, “N.Y.C.” Brigham played the role of a “Star to Be.”
Tip of the Hat:
- Kaitlin Basinait as the deck manager
- Hannah Kumalac as the stage manager
- Lily Brigham, “Star to Be”
- Julia Button, “Lily St. Regis”
Lyndonville’s Gavyn Draper performed the lead role of Peter Pan and was recognized for “Achievement in a Leading Role.”
Lyndonville’s production of Peter Pan received several honors:
- Achievement in theatrical storytelling
- Achievement in acting ensemble
- Achievement in production crew
- Achievement in production design
- Achievement in a leading role – Gavyn Draper as Peter Pan
Lily Botsford received a “Tip of the Hat” as the Crocodile and also as the Ostrich. Her the Crocodile pursues Captain Hook, played by Austin Fonda.
Tip of the Hat:
- Lily Botsford as the Ostrich/Crocodile
- Sarah Corser as Tiger Lily
- Sierra Frasier and Melanie Jay, percussion
Medina performed High School Musical. Ava Blount played Gabriella and was recognized for “achievement in a lead role.”
Other laurels for Medina include:
- Achievement in theatrical storytelling
- Achievement in acting ensemble
- Achievement in dance ensemble
- Achievement in production crew
- Achievement in production design
- Achievement in a lead role – Arabella White as “Sharpay Evans” and Ava Blount as “Gabriella Montez”
Tip of the Hat
- Madelyn Elliot as “Taylor”
- Adam James Horton as “Jack Scott”
Arabella White starred as Sharpay Evans in Medina’s production of High School Musical.
