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SLS Theater Receives 24 Halo Nominations
In a year like no other, SLS Theater went above and beyond to reimagine and rework their theater productions. Their hard work, dedication, and commitment paid off. St. Luke’s received 24 Halo Award nominations for the two Upper School productions: The Theory of Relativity and To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday.
The annual High School Halo Awards, presented by Seven Angels Theater, honors high school students’ achievements in all aspects of theatre. More than 60 high schools from across the state of Connecticut participate. Awards are given in numerous categories, including Best Actor and Actress in a Musical/Play, Best Supporting Actor and Actress in a Musical/Play, Best Performance by the Cast in an Ensemble Production, Best Comic Actor and Actress in a Musical/Play, Best Student Choreographer, as well as for lighting, design, stage management, special effects, and more.
St. Luke’s theater arts teacher Dawn Fuller shared: “Looking back, the fact that we could produce theatrical work was such a gift. Having our work recognized in myriad categories is simply icing on the cake! I couldn’t be more proud of the commitment and passion these students showed this year!”
This year, the Seven Angels Theatre’s Halo Awards Ceremony will be presented online on Thursday, July 8, at 7:00pm. Tickets to view the online ceremony are complimentary but must be reserved in advance. Click here to receive the viewing link.
The SLS Theater Halo Award nominees are:
BEST COMIC MALE PERFORMANCE IN A MUSICAL:
Adrian Antonioli as Paul in The Theory of Relativity
BEST COMIC FEMALE PERFORMANCE IN A MUSICAL:
Jillian Fisher as Amy in The Theory of Relativity
BEST COSTUME DESIGN AND/OR EXECUTION:
Moli Ma, Bella Martino & Marguerite DeMarco for The Theory of Relativity
BEST LIGHTING DESIGN AND/OR EXECUTION:
Ryan DeFilippo for To Gillian On Her 37th Birthday
Ryan DeFilippo for To Gillian On Her 37th Birthday
BEST SOUND DESIGN AND/OR EXECUTION:
Brian Douglas, Ryan DeFilippo, Daniel Clavelli & Shane Carbin for The Theory of Relativity
And
Daniel Clavelli for To Gillian On Her 37th Birthday
BEST SCENIC DESIGN AND/OR EXECUTION:
Bella Martino, Aisha Memon & Emilia von Lilien-Brockmeyer for To Gillian On Her 37th Birthday
BEST PROPS DESIGN AND/OR MANAGEMENT:
St. Luke’s School: Jack Silverman & Brendan Casey for The Theory of Relativity
BEST VIDEO PRODUCTION:
Brian Douglas, Aisha Memon, Chris Briggs & Ginny Caceres for The Theory of Relativity
BEST STAGE MANAGEMENT:
Jack Laibe (PSM) for To Gillian On Her 37th Birthday
BEST SPECIALTY ENSEMBLE IN A MUSICAL:
Liana Seale, Jo DeMarco, Kate Ellis, Sofia Shklovsky, Jillian Fisher, Sam Bauer & Dakota DeFrancisco in "Me and Ricky" in The Theory of Relativity
BEST CHORUS:
St. Luke’s School: The Theory of Relativity
BEST PERFORMANCE BY A COUPLE OR DYNAMIC DUO IN A PLAY:
Liana Seale & Jillian Fisher as Rachel & Cindy in To Gillian On Her 37th Birthday
BEST PERFORMANCE BY A COUPLE OR DYNAMIC DUO IN A MUSICAL:
Hannah Johnson & Sam Bauer as Jenny & Sara in The Theory of Relativity
BEST PERFORMANCE BY A CAST IN AN ENSEMBLE PLAY:
St. Luke’s School: To Gillian On Her 37th Birthday
BEST MALE STANDOUT PERFORMANCE IN AN ENSEMBLE PLAY:
Cameron Tyler as David in To Gillian On Her 37th Birthday
BEST FEMALE STANDOUT PERFORMANCE IN AN ENSEMBLE PLAY:
Leila Pearson as Esther in To Gillian On Her 37th Birthday
BEST PERFORMANCE BY A CAST IN AN ENSEMBLE MUSICAL:
St. Luke’s School: The Theory of Relativity
BEST MALE STANDOUT PERFORMANCE IN AN ENSEMBLE MUSICAL:
Cameron Tyler as Adam in The Theory of Relativity
BEST FEMALE STANDOUT PRODUCTION IN AN ENSEMBLE MUSICAL:
Liana Seale as Caroline in The Theory of Relativity
FEARLESS AWARD:
St. Luke’s School: To Gillian On Her 37th Birthday
BEST PLAY:
St. Luke’s School: To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday
BEST CONTEMPORARY MUSICAL:
St. Luke’s School: The Theory of Relativity
STUDENT DIRECTORS:
Adrian Antonioli for To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday
St. Luke’s School is a secular (non-religious), private school in New Canaan, CT for grades 5 through 12 serving over 40 towns in Connecticut and New York. Our exceptional academics and diverse co-educational community foster students’ intellectual and ethical development and prepare them for top colleges. St. Luke’s Leading with Humanity curriculum builds the commitment to serve and the confidence to lead.
