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Here’s a list of the winners of the 2008 High School Theater Awards, presented at the Paramount Center for the Arts in Peekskill last night to schools from Rockland, Westchester, Putnam and Bergen counties.
Outstanding Overall Production of a Musical: Rye Neck, “Cats”
Outstanding Achievement by a Director: Ramsey (N.J.), “Once Upon a Mattress,” Doug Gipple
Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: Ramsey (N.J.), “Once Upon a Mattress,” Lea Borst
Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: (Tie) Blind Brook, “Fiddler on the Roof,” Andrew Benowich (Tevye) and Pleasantville, “Fiddler on the Roof,” Anthony da Costa (Tevye)
Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: Rockland Country Day School, “Oklahoma!” Hailey Fyfe
Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: Hastings, “City of Angels,” Niko Gelfars
Outstanding Vocal Performance: (Tie) Blind Brook, “Fiddler on the Roof,” Scott Winston and Pascack Hills, “Damn Yankees” Kim Giordano
Outstanding Dramatic Performance: St. Joseph (N.J.), “West Side Story,” Ryan Mati
Outstanding Featured Dancer: Spring Valley, “Crazy for You,” Alexander Domini
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble Group: St. Joseph (N.J.), “West Side Story” — Brendan Hall, Michael Peer, Brian Doyle, John-Christopher Record, Taylor Popielarz, Matthew Pereira, Matt DePietro, Joseph Hall, Steven Simone, Derek Scheeler (The Jets)
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble Member: Blind Brook, “Fiddler on the Roof,” Kelsey Crandall (Fruma Sarah)
Outstanding Performance by a Chorus: Fairlawn (N.J.), “Merrily We Roll Along”
Outstanding Performance by an Orchestra: Suffern, “The Sound of Music”
Outstanding Musical Direction: Rye Neck, “Cats,” Steven Loftus
Outstanding Achievement in Choreography: Don Bosco Prep, “Bye Bye Birdie,” Kimberly Galberaith
Outstanding Achievement in Scenic Design: St. Joseph (N.J.), “West Side Story,” Joe Egan
Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design: Northern Highlands (N.J.), “Beauty and the Beast,” Denise Higgins-Regan, Mary Welton
Outstanding Achievement in Lighting Design: Rye Neck, “Cats,” Kyle Kegan
Outstanding Stage Crew: Archbishop Stepinac, “Singin’ in the Rain”
Outstanding Achievement in Graphic Design: River Dell (N.J.), “High School Musical,” Annie Arjarasumpan
Outstanding Lobby Display: Ramsey (N.J.), “Once Upon a Mattress,” Sarah Calogero and the Art Club
Child Actor: Don Bosco Prep, “Bye Bye, Birdie,” Mary Kate Kelly
Achievement in Technical Production: Harrison, “Miss Saigon,” Stephen Ferri (Technical Director)