The Teeny Awards

2010 Nominees Announced!

2010-05-04T11:12:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to all Nominees!

Awards Ceremony
Sunday, June 6.
Nominees walk Red Carpet 2-2:30pm.
Ceremony begins at 3pm.

Performances by:
Riverhead - FAME
Southold - OLIVER!
Westhampton Beach - MUSIC MAN
East Hampton - BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

COMEDY
Lead Actor in a Comedy
Jacob Boergesson, Southold, “Love is Contagious”
Stephen D'Amico, Southold, “Love is Contagious”
Nick Grinere, Mattituck, “The Curious Savage”
Steve Idtensohn, Shoreham-Wading River, "The Man Who Came to Dinner"
Beau Riva, Pierson, "Midsummer Night's Dream"

Lead Actress in a Comedy
Kaitlin Daddona, Southold, “Love is Contagious”
Holly Goldstein, Pierson, "Midsummer Night's Dream"
Haylie Kinsler, Shoreham-Wading River, "The Man Who Came to Dinner"
Alice Shanklin, Shoreham-Wading River, "The Man Who Came to Dinner"
Cara Slotkin, Mattituck, "The Curious Savage"

Supporting Actor in a Comedy
Ryan Beodeker, Riverhead, "A Night of Comedy"
Ken Hawry, Shoreham-Wading River, "The Man Who Came to Dinner"
Andrew Miller, Shoreham-Wading River, "The Man Who Came to Dinner"
Stephen Peppaceno, Riverhead, "A Night of Comedy"
James Yaiullo, Riverhead, "A Night of Comedy"

Supporting Actress in a Comedy
Madeleine Burlingame, Mattituck, “The Curious Savage”
Zoe Campbell, Mattituck, “The Curious Savage”
Shauna Huizing, Riverhead, "A Night of Comedy"
Alyssa Seal, Riverhead, "A Night of Comedy"
Veronica Spaeth, Riverhead, "A Night of Comedy"

DRAMA

Lead Actor in a Drama
Chris Bender, McGann-Mercy, “The Crucible"
Hans Butler, McGann-Mercy, “The Crucible"
Joseph Cataldo, McGann-Mercy, “The Crucible"
Vincent Cinque, Westhampton Beach, "Marvin's Room"

Lead Actress in a Drama
Hope Andrejack, McGann-Mercy, “The Crucible"
Laura-Lynne Duffy, McGann-Mercy, “The Crucible"
Alexa Keegan, Westhampton Beach, "Marvin's Room"
Nicole Simons, McGann-Mercy, “The Crucible"

Supporting Actor in a Drama
Jared Angona, McGann-Mercy, “The Crucible"
Nick Motlenski, McGann-Mercy, “The Crucible"
Luke Nilsson, Westhampton Beach, "Marvin's Room"
Bret Tucker, Westhampton Beach, "Marvin's Room"
Jamie Tuthill, McGann-Mercy, “The Crucible"

Supporting Actress in a Drama
Nicole Chiuchiuolo, McGann-Mercy, “The Crucible"
Nora Davenport, Westhampton Beach, "Marvin's Room"
Jackie Godfrey, McGann-Mercy, “The Crucible"
Rebecca Kober, McGann-Mercy, “The Crucible"
Alana Mercurio, Westhampton Beach, "Marvin's Room"

MUSICAL

Lead Actor in a Musical
Salvatore Amato, Center Moriches, “Grease"
Ryan Beodeker, Riverhead, “Fame"
Douglas Binder, Shelter Island, “Wizard of Oz”
Jay Card, Shelter Island, “Wizard of Oz”
Dylan Greene, East Hampton, "Beauty and the Beast"
Kevin Spellman, Eastport-South Manor, "Anything Goes"

Lead Actress in a Musical
Michelle Card, Shelter Island, “Wizard of Oz”
Ivy Croteau, Southold, “Oliver!"
Holly Goldstein, Pierson, “Thoroughly Modern Millie”
Meghan Lydon, East Hampton, "Beauty and the Beast"
Nicole Simons, McGann-Mercy, "Once Upon a Mattress"

Supporting Actor in a Musical
Dylan Barone, Center Moriches, “Grease"
Billy Finn, Westhampton Beach, "Music Man"
Jack Hodgens, East Hampton, "Beauty and the Beast"
Brandon Hollborn, Riverhead, “Fame"
Stephen Peppaceno, Riverhead, “Fame"

Supporting Actress in a Musical
Jillian Calabro, Shelter Island, “Wizard of Oz”
Alyssa Castellano, Eastport-South Manor, "Anything Goes"
Nicole Dorega, Pierson, “Thoroughly Modern Millie”
Emily Hinz, Pierson, “Thoroughly Modern Millie”
Laura Nikolich, Southampton, “Cinderella”

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE
• This category was created to recognize a student who “shines brightly” in a role that is not eligible for adjudication in the leading or supporting categories

Outstanding Performance in a Comedy
Sara Conklin, Mattituck, "The Curious Savage"
Jennifer Etienne, Shoreham-Wading River, "The Man Who Came to Dinner"
Kathryn Ryan, East Hampton, "The Mouse That Roared"

Outstanding Performance in a Drama
Allegra Mahoney, McGann-Mercy, “The Crucible"
Joseph Pagnotta, McGann-Mercy, “The Crucible"
Rob Tureski, Westhampton Beach, “Marvin's Room"

Outstanding Performance in a Musical
Dylan Barone, Center Moriches, "Grease"
Allison Charde, East Hampton, "Beauty and the Beast"
Joshua LeBrun, Center Moriches, "Grease"
Melissa McDonald, Shoreham-Wading River, "Evita"
Thomas Van Scoyoc, East Hampton, "Beauty and the Beast"

JUDGES’ CHOICE AWARD
• This award is chosen by the judges in a vote. It is for a particular scene, musical number, dance number, ensemble effort, or group that the judges feel stands out enough to warrant the special merit. This year, the recipient of the Judges’ Choice Award is the Barbershop Quartet from "The Music Man" by Westhampton Beach High School, comprised of Kyle Higgins, Aidan Marsicovetere, Luke Nilsson, and Christian Thienel.

CHOREOGRAPHY
Lauren Fitzgerald, Marith McMahone, and Maddie Virga, East Hampton, "Beauty and the Beast"
Holly Sponza, Kaitlin McElroy, Greenport, "Grease"
Ashley Arcuri, Gnia Arfi, Julian Dankner, Colette Girardin, Gabrielle Shea, Tori Silverman, Westhampton Beach, "Music Man"

SET DESIGN
Hannah Cook, Pierson, “Thoroughly Modern Millie”

LIGHTING DESIGN
Jon Mattia, Andrew Miller, Justin Petito, Shoreham-Wading River, "Evita"
Rick Grigonis, Pierson, “Thoroughly Modern Millie”
John Mattia, Jake Hunter, John LaRock, Shoreham-Wading River, "The Man Who Came to Dinner"

PLAYBILL COVER/POSTER ART
Estaban Rodriguez, Greenport, "Grease"
Hannah Cook, Pierson, “Thoroughly Modern Millie”
Kristen Racaniello, Riverhead, "Fame" and "A Night of Comedy"
Cassandra Brown, Mattituck, "The Curious Savage"

Thanks to Eighth Annual Teeny Awards Sponsors: Lead Sponsors, Suffolk County National Bank and Target Stores. Applebees/Panera, Joseph & Mary Ann Martorano, Assemblyman Fred Thiele Bridgehampton National Bank, Astoria Federal Savings Bank, Tanger Outlet Center, Hampton Theatre Company, A & C Horn Trust, Five Towns College, Hudson City Savings Bank, Markowitz, Fenelon & Bank, Dedication Design Associates, Joseph Duva, MD, Emil Norsic & Son, Linda M. Dieterich, PC, Pine Barrens Printing, Rosanti Floors. MEDIA SPONSORS: WPPB 88.3FM, Beach Radio, MyLITV.com.

2010-04-05T18:46:00.000-07:00

Suffolk County National Bank has signed on as a major sponsor of The 8th Annual Teeny Awards! THANK YOU, SCNB!

Hampton Theatre Company Supports 8th Annual Teeny Awards

2010-01-20T10:09:00.000-08:00

Check out this article! http://www.hamptons.com/The-Arts/Performing-Arts/9748/Hampton-Theatre-Company-Supports-Eighth-Annual.html

2008 Teeny Awards Ceremony Part Two

2008-08-12T19:09:00.000-07:00

2008 Teeny Awards Ceremony

2008-08-12T15:44:00.000-07:00

2008-06-09T07:17:00.000-07:00

The Sixth Annual Teeny Awards© were presented Sunday, June 8^th during a gala ceremony at Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center. Nominees, decked out in their prom attire, were presented individually to the audience as they filed into the spotlight onstage one at a time to thunderous applause. Each winner received a glass trophy, a $100 savings bond from EEAC, a $100 savings bond from Bridgehampton National Bank, and two tickets to a show of their choice at Bay Street Theatre.

Bonnie Grice of WLIU 88.3FM once again served as Mistress of Ceremonies, and honored guests and sponsors presenting awards included: Kristen Alestra, Teeny Graduate, Sharon Abbondondelo, Bridgehampton National Bank, Dr. Ruth Appelhof, Executive Director, Guild Hall and John Drew Theater, David Brandenburg, Executive Director, Hamptons Shakespeare Festival, Will Chandler, Education Director, Bay Street Theatre, Michael Disher, Southampton Cultural Center Theatre Director, Joanna Ferraro-Levy, Associate Director, WHB Performing Arts Center, Denise Donovan, Human Resources Executive Team Leader, Target, Nicole Hunt, Target Stores, Michele Isabelle-Stark, Director of the Suffolk County Office of Film and Cultural Affairs, Bob Kaplan, Director, AJ Lebenns, Teeny Graduate, Nada Marjanovich, Publisher & Editor, LI Pulse, Joseph Martorano, Sponsor, Greg McCaslin, Senior Program Consultant, Center for Arts Education, Mark Miller, Miller Environmental Group, Robyn Moreno, Host/Producer, Plum TV, Jim Morgo, Suffolk County Chief Deputy County Executive, Cathy Moriarty, Actor, Oscar Nominee, Christian Nilsson, Teeny Graduate, Sandra Novick, President, East End Arts Council, Patricia Snyder, Executive Director, East End Arts Council, Dr. Wallace Smith, General Manager, WLIU 88.3FM, and Law Tarello, C6 Theatrical Enterprises.

The audience was treated to scenes from this past year’s productions from Mattituck High School’s production of “Hamlet," Southold High School’s “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” Riverhead High School’s “Urinetown,” and Center Moriches High School’s “How to Succeed in Busines….” Each year, The Teeny Awards© also honors Bay Street Theatre’s Young Playwrights Program, and presents one of the short one act plays produced as part of that program. The play selected for performance this year was Westhampton Beach High School’s “What Happened to All the Stars,” by Louie Rinaldi.

The 2008 Teeny Awards© winners are:

Lead Actor in a Comedy
Louis Rinaldi, Westhampton Beach, “Lend Me a Tenor”

Lead Actress in a Comedy
Samantha Ranagan, Westhampton Beach, “Lend Me a Tenor”

Supporting Actor in a Comedy
Christian Scheider, Ross School, “Scintillating Scenes”

Supporting Actress in a Comedy
Alana Campbell, Westhampton Beach, “Lend Me a Tenor”

Outstanding Performance in a Comedy
Meghan Davis, Riverhead, “Up the Down Staircase”

Lead Actor in a Drama
Dhruva Corrigan, Pierson, “All My Sons”

Lead Actress in a Drama
Erin North, Pierson, “All My Sons”

Supporting Actor in a Drama
Raphael Odell Shapiro, Ross School, “Scintillating Scenes”

Supporting Actress in a Drama
Hope Andrejack, McGann Mercy, “Steel Magnolias”

Outstanding Performance in a Drama
Megan Vinciguera, Mattituck, "Hamlet"

Lead Actor in a Musical
Kirby Garrison, Shelter Island, “Miss Saigon”

Lead Actress in a Musical
Emily Hudson, Southold, “Thoroughly Modern Millie”

Supporting Actor in a Musical
Tim Ferris, Riverhead, “Urinetown”

Supporting Actress in a Musical
Veronica Amendola, Eastport South Manor, “South Pacific”

Outstanding Performance in a Musical
Laura-Lynne Duffy, McGann Mercy, “Little Shop of Horrors”

JUDGES’ CHOICE AWARD

The recipient of the 2008 Judges’ Choice Award is the ensemble work of Chris Murphy as Finch and Thomas Schrage as Biggley, in Center Moriches’ production of “How to Succeed in Business...”

CHOREOGRAPHY

Jessica Benitez, Riverhead, “Urinetown”

SET DESIGN

Brian Niggles, East Hampton, “Wizard of Oz”

LIGHTING DESIGN

Joe Capuano, Greenport, “Back to the 80s”

PLAYBILL COVER/POSTER ART

Nicole Keane, Pierson, Sag Harbor, “All My Sons”

2008-05-07T08:32:00.000-07:00

The Sixth Annual Teeny Awards

NOMINEES

COMEDY

Lead Actor in a Comedy
Stephen Andarakis, Westhampton Beach, “Lend Me a Tenor”
Colin Palmer, Riverhead, “Up the Down Staircase”
Louis Renaldi, Westhampton Beach, “Lend Me a Tenor”

Lead Actress in a Comedy
Allyson Bunch, Riverhead, “Up the Down Staircase”
Samantha Ranagan, Westhampton Beach, “Lend Me a Tenor”
Magdalena Szalowski, Riverhead, “Up the Down Staircase”

Supporting Actor in a Comedy
Josh Bieling, Riverhead, “Up the Down Staircase”
Cody Miller, Westhampton Beach, “Lend Me a Tenor”
Christian Scheider, Ross, “Scintillating Scenes”

Supporting Actress in a Comedy
Katie Blasl, Riverhead, “Up the Down Staircase”
Alana Campbell, Westhampton Beach, “Lend Me a Tenor”
Arianna Vaiana-Cavanaugh, Riverhead, “Up the Down Staircase”

DRAMA

Lead Actor in a Drama
Dhruva Corrigan, Pierson, “All My Sons”
Zach Fishman, Pierson, “All My Sons”
Adam Fronc, Hampton Bays, “Inherit the Wind”
James Shepherd, Mattituck, “Hamlet”

Lead Actress in a Drama
Erin North, Pierson, “All My Sons”
Mallory Osmer, McGann Mercy, “Steel Magnolias”
Taylor Sorice, Eastport South Manor, “The Crucible”

Supporting Actor in a Drama
Dan Bruno, Mattituck, “Hamlet”
Raphael Odell Shapiro, Ross School, “Scintillating Scenes”
Kevin Spellman, Eastport South Manor, “The Crucible”

Supporting Actress in a Drama
Hope Andrejack, McGann Mercy, “Steel Magnolias”
Laura-Lynne Duffy, McGann Mercy, “Steel Magnolias”
Lexi Sheppard, Hampton Bays, “Inherit the Wind”

MUSICAL

Lead Actor in a Musical
Kirby Garrison, Shelter Island, “Miss Saigon”
Colin Palmer, Riverhead, “Urinetown”
Rob Tureski, Westhampton Beach, “Titanic”
Nicholas Vecchio, Shelter Island, “Miss Saigon”

Lead Actress in a Musical
Isabel Alverez, Southold, “Thoroughly Modern Millie”
Emily Hudson, Southold, “Thoroughly Modern Millie”
Katrina Kaasik, Shelter Island, “Miss Saigon”
Taylor Sorice, Eastport South Manor, “South Pacific”

Supporting Actor in a Musical
Ryan Beodeker, Riverhead, “Urinetown”
Stephen D’Amico, Southold, “Thoroughly Modern Millie”
Tim Ferris, Riverhead, “Urinetown”
Elliot Zabel, Shelter Island, “Miss Saigon”

Supporting Actress in a Musical
Veronica Amendola, Eastport South Manor, “South Pacific”
Katie Blasl, Riverhead, “Urinetown”
Allyson Bunch, Riverhead, “Urinetown”
Alana Campbell, Westhampton Beach, “Titanic”
Sara Mundy, Shelter Island, “Miss Saigon”

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE
• This category was created to recognize a student who “shines brightly” in a role that is not eligible for adjudication in the leading or supporting categories.

Outstanding Performance in a Comedy
Meghan Davis, Riverhead, “Up the Down Staircase”

Outstanding Performance in a Drama
Jace Covert, Pierson, “All My Sons”
Michelle DiCostanza, Eastport South Manor, “The Crucible”
Megan Vinciguera, Mattituck, “Hamlet”

Outstanding Performance in a Musical
Laura-Lynne Duffy, McGann Mercy, “Little Shop of Horrors”
Dylan Green, East Hampton, “Christmas Carol”
Marysa Sheren, Westhampton Beach, “Titanic”
Brian Stanco, Eastport South Manor, “South Pacific”

JUDGES’ CHOICE AWARD
• This award is chosen by the judges in a vote. It is for a particular scene, musical number, dance number, ensemble effort, or group that the judges feel stands out enough to warrant the special merit. This year, the recipient of the Judges’ Choice Award is the ensemble work of Chris Murphy as Finch and Thomas Schrage as Biggley in “Grand Old Ivy” from Center Moriches’ production of “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.”

CHOREOGRAPHY
Jessica Benitez, Riverhead, “Urinetown”
Francesca Carter, Westhampton Beach, “Titanic”

SET DESIGN
Amy Blenk, Southampton, “Guys & Dolls”
Brian Niggles, East Hampton, “Wizard of Oz”

LIGHTING DESIGN
Joe Capuano, Greenport, “Back to the 80s”
Andrew Kestler, Pierson, “The King & I”
Brian Niggles, East Hampton, “Wizard of Oz”

PLAYBILL COVER/POSTER ART
Chelsea Hudson, Southold, “Thoroughly Modern Millie”
Nicole Keane, Pierson, “All My Sons”
Jessie Siobahn Lamprecht, Eastport South Manor, “The Crucible”

STAGE MANAGERS
• A good stage manager is invaluable. Understanding this, yet knowing it can be difficult to adjudicate, the judging committee recognizes student stage managers who have been nominated by their directors. The following will be honored at the awards ceremony:

John Burke, Eastport South Manor, “South Pacific” & “The Crucible”
Emma DeVito, Pierson, “The King & I”
Shelby Hearn, Westhampton Beach, “Lend Me a Tenor”
Rachel Lucas, Westhampton Beach, “Titanic”
Ricky Rizzon, Riverhead, “Urinetown”
Joanna Tschurtschenthaler, East Hampton, “Wizard of Oz” & “Christmas Carol”
Addy Witherspoon, Southold, “Thoroughly Modern Millie”

Bay Street Young Playwrights Program

Each year, we recognize and honor Bay Street’s Young Playwrights Program, and invite the playwrights whose work was produced.

Bay Street Young Playwrights Program

Shawna Bennett, East Hampton
Hernan Cordoba, Southampton
Mia DiOrio, Shelter Island
Janet Fusco, Pierson
Freddy Garcia, Bridgehampton
Louis Rinaldi, Westhampton
Melissa Vasquez, Pierson
Heather Zaykowski, Southampton

Thanks to Teeny Awards 2008 Sponsors: Target Stores, Bridgehampton National Bank, Joseph & MaryAnn Martorano, Miller Environmental Group, Inc., Riverhead Building Supply, Mary C. Tiedemann, Astoria Federal Savings, Dr. Joseph Duva, Hudson City Savings Bank, Markowitz, Fenelon & Bank, LLP, Riverhead Faculty Community Theatre, Rotary Club of Westhampton, NY, Emil Norsic & Son, Southampton Inn, Linda M. Dieterich P.C., The Open Book, American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Five Towns College and Alumni sponsors: Arata Family , Crouse Family, Fallier Family, Bob & Jeanne Ficken, Kerry & Susan Small, Richard & Christine Pandolfo, Agnes & Matt Pearo. MEDIA SPONSORS: WLIU 88.3FM, Times Review Newspapers, and LI Pulse.

Teeny Grad Making Films

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This short film is the latest post of Christian Nilsson's on his YouTube account. It's amazing!

Plum TV Covers 5th Annual Teeny Awards

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Feedback

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Comments that have come in via email...

"The Teeny Awards were great, it was such an honor to be included in the ceremony. Thank you for all you did to make it such a special day." ~ from a nominee

We "enjoyed ourselves last evening...It was very touching to see each nominee take his/her own bow on stage--a wonderful moment. It was obvious that there was a lot of work put into the planning and staging of the awards...And Bonnie was perfect!" from a judge

"I just wanted to thank you for allowing me to be part of such a wonderful night. I would love to be of help next year. You and the committee did a great job." from a judge

"Beautiful show!!!!!!! It was so nice to have such a tremendous turnout! You did a marvelous job!!!!!" from a judge

"Great program! Keep it up!" from a judge

"Wow...! What an event! Your hard work really paid off! It was great to be a part of it all! Thanks so much!" from a teacher

Each year, we improve a little, and each year we learn a little more. It is a huge undertaking, indeed. So, we are most appreciative of the encouragement, AND we do appreciate your constructive input, so feel free to post a comment of either type!

2007 Teeny Awards Pre-Ceremony

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And the 2007 Teeny Award goes to...

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Lead Actor in a Comedy

Matthew Martin, Shoreham Wading River, “The Philadelphia Story”

Lead Actress in a Comedy

Samantha Ficken, Shoreham Wading River, “The Philadelphia Story”

Supporting Actor in a Comedy

Sean Fortune, Eastport South Manor, “Rumors”

Supporting Actress in a Comedy

Alice Shanklin, Shoreham Wading River, “The Philadelphia Story”

Outstanding Performance in a Comedy

Amy Woschnik, Eastport South Manor, “Rumors”

Lead Actor in a Drama

Rory Crouse, Westhampton Beach, “The Crucible”

Lead Actress in a Drama

Alana Campbell, Westhampton Beach, “The Crucible”

Supporting Actor in a Drama

Raphael Odell Shapiro, Ross School, “Scenes of a Theme”

Supporting Actress in a Drama

Victoria Capatosto, Westhampton Beach, “The Crucible”

Lead Actor in a Musical

Kirby Garrison, Shelter Island, “Les Miserables”

Lead Actress in a Musical

Taylor Sorice, Eastport South Manor, “Little Women”

Supporting Actor in a Musical

Nicholas Vecchio, Shelter Island, “Les Miserables”

Supporting Actress in a Musical

Allison Gran, Shelter Island, “Les Miserables”

Outstanding Performance in a Musical

Tina DiFonzo, Eastport South Manor, “Little Women”

CHOREOGRAPHY

Tara McKenna, Riverhead, “Grease”

SET DESIGN

Victoria Adducci, Hampton Bays, “Little Shop of Horrors”

LIGHTING DESIGN

Erin Belfield, Riverhead, “Grease”

PLAYBILL COVER/POSTER ART

Nicole Keane, Pierson, Sag Harbor, “Arsenic and Old Lace”

JUDGES’ CHOICE AWARD

The recipient of the 2007 Judges’ Choice Award is the ensemble work of Christopher Cunha as Franz the Butler, Kristen Grattan as Frau Schmidt, the Housekeeper, and Elizabeth Castellano as Ursula, the Maid, in Southold’s “The Sound of Music.”

STAGE MANAGERS

Alexa Arata & Chelsea Creta, Shoreham Wading River, “The Philadelphia Story”

Thomas Barrett, Riverhead, “Grease”

Shelby Hearn, Westhampton Beach, “The Crucible, Sound of Music”

Lorie Schneider, McGann Mercy, “Godspell”

Joanna Tschurtschenthaler, East Hampton, “Hello Dolly!”

Thomas Trunzo, Ross School, “Scenes on a Theme”

INNOVATIONS IN THEATRE EDUCATION AWARD

This award was created in 2004 to recognize schools that go beyond the yearly plays by supporting an activity that nurtures theatre arts in education. This year’s recipient is Eastport South Manor High School (ESM) for its Theatre Program. During the past four years, ESM has developed a Theatre Program that goes well beyond the usual annual drama and musical. While working with the New York State Education Department in developing a Theatre curriculum for the state, they are trying to establish their district as the model for the State of New York.

ESM students have an opportunity to take classes in Theatre and soon will have a sequence of Theatre courses available to them when the “Regents in Theatre” becomes available. Currently, students may take Theatre I, II, & III, Stagecraft I, and Senior Acting Workshop. Plans are in the works for future classes that will additionally prepare the students for college theatre programs and the job market. They also produced a “myspace” show that was a special feature for a Newsday “FutureCorps” article. This year, the Stagecraft II class designed and built the Off-Broadway show, “To Paul,” allowing them to graduate with an Off-Broadway credit.

Bay Street Young Playwrights

Naqueeta Briggs, Girl Talk, Bridgehampton

Caroline Buser, Conversations with a Dog, Southampton

Nicholas Kaasik, La Resistance, Shelter Island

Chelsy Mitchell, Tye-Dyed, Pierson

Jared Nilsson, Finding Focus, Westhampton Beach

Jaime Samot, Being Different, East Hampton

Melissa Vazquez, The More Things Change, Pierson

Rebekah Wise, Spiderman is Whack, Southampton

Bonnie Grice of WLIU 88.3FM once again served as Mistress of Ceremonies, and honored guests and sponsors presenting awards included: Clare Bisceglia, Executive Director, Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center; Andrew Botsford, Editor, Southampton Press; David Brandenburg, Executive Director, Hamptons Shakespeare Festival; Lori Ann Casdia, Port Jefferson Arts Council; Monica Cerise, Hudson City Savings Bank; Robert Cook and Denise Donovan, Target Stores; Lee Davis, Author & Critic; Kristen Alestra, Robby Doyle and Madeline Fallier, Westhampton Beach High School Alumni and past Teeny Award Winners; Joanna Ferraro Levy, Associate Director, Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center; Nancy Gilbert, President, East End Arts Council; Bobby Goodale, Riverhead Building Supply; Michele Isabelle-Stark, Director, Suffolk County Office of Film and Cultural Affairs; A.J. Lebenns, Eastport South Manor Alumnus and past Teeny Award winner; Jim Morgo, Commissioner of Economic Development; Toni Munna, Teeny Awards Coordinator; Jerry Silverstein, Tony Award-nominated Composer; Laura Sisco, East Hampton High School Alumnus and past Teeny Award Winner; Patricia Snyder, Executive Director, East End Arts Council; Michael Spolarich, Senior Vice President, Chief Retail Banking Officer, Bridgehampton National Bank; Debbie Starker, Deb’s Web; Olivia Sterns, Plum TV; Fred Thiele, Assemblyman 2^nd District; Stephanie Turner, Education Director, Tilles Center for Performing Arts; and Emma Walton, Founder/Director of Education & Programming for Young Audiences, Bay Street Theatre.

The audience was treated to scenes from this past year’s productions, including Emily Hudson singing “Climb Ev’ry Mountain” from Southold High School’s “The Sound of Music.” Three high schools performed for the first time at the Teeny Awards:

Hampton Bays High School - Meagan Jordan & Tommy Pandolfo, with Kelsie Sanabria, Kathryn Lerner and Kristen Moran, performed "Suddenly, Seymour" from their production of “Little Shop of Horrors."

McGann Mercy High School - Jonathan Yantz & Mike Wilson, with Gabriella Regini, Annemarie Bono, Susie Carmello, and Rachel Oberhausen, performed “All for the Best,” from “Godspell”

Shelter Island High School – Allison Gran and Nicholas Vecchio, with Michelle Card, Douglas Binder, Hope Kanarvogal, Justin Reilly, David Raffelock, and Shelby Willumsen, performed “Master of the House,” from “Les Miserables.”

Each year, The Teeny Awards© also honors Bay Street Theatre’s Young Playwrights Program, and presents one of the short one act plays produced as part of that program. The play selected for performance this year was Sag Harbor Pierson High School’s “Tye-Dyed,” by Chelsy Mitchell.

2007 Nominees Announced

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The nominees for the Fifth Annual Teeny Awards were announced today live on Bonnie Grice's "In the Morning" show on WLIU, 88.3FM. Congratulations to all the nominees!

COMEDY

Lead Actor in a Comedy
Nick Casaula, Eastport South Manor, “Rumors”
Dhruva Corrigan, Pierson, Sag Harbor, “Arsenic & Old Lace”
Matt Martin, Shoreham Wading River, “The Philadelphia Story”
Andrew Rudansky, Pierson, Sag Harbor, “Arsenic & Old Lace”

Lead Actress in a Comedy
Samantha Ficken, Shoreham Wading River, “The Philadelphia Story”
Olivia Kaminsky, Pierson, Sag Harbor, “Arsenic & Old Lace”
Maire Vigliotta, Eastport South Manor, “Rumors”

Supporting Actor in a Comedy
Sean Fortune, Eastport South Manor, “Rumors”
Rudolph Mikkleson, Eastport South Manor, “Rumors”
Michael Pintauro, Pierson, Sag Harbor, “Arsenic & Old Lace”

Supporting Actress in a Comedy
Alyssa Daniels, Eastport South Manor, “Rumors”
Amanda Pearo, Eastport South Manor, “Rumors”
Alice Shanklin, Shoreham Wading River, “The Philadelphia Story”

DRAMA

Lead Actor in a Drama
Rory Crouse, Westhampton Beach, “The Crucible”
Jonathan Yantz, McGann Mercy, “The Uninvited”

Lead Actress in a Drama
Alana Campbell, Westhampton Beach, “The Crucible”
Alana Perino, Mattituck, “Go Ask Alice"
Marysa Sheren, Westhampton Beach, “The Crucible”

Supporting Actor in a Drama
Kyle Alestra, Westhampton Beach, “The Crucible”
Raphael Odell Shapiro, Ross School, “Scenes of a Theme”
Christian Scheider, Ross School, “Scenes on a Theme”

Supporting Actress in a Drama
Victoria Capatosto, Westhampton Beach, “The Crucible”
Victoria D’Ambrosia, McGann Mercy, “The Uninvited"
Larissa Gaias, Ross School, “Scenes on a Theme”

MUSICAL

Lead Actor in a Musical
Kirby Garrison, Shelter Island, “Les Miserables”
Matthew Martin, Shoreham Wading River, “Kiss Me Kate”
Tommy Pandolfo, Hampton Bays, “Little Shop of Horrors”
Matt Troiano, Riverhead, “Guys & Dolls”

Lead Actress in a Musical

Alice Falcone, Riverhead, “Guys & Dolls”
Meagan Jordan, Hampton Bays, “Little Shop of Horrors”
Caroline Rose, Center Moriches, “Annie, Get Your Gun”
Taylor Sorice, Eastport South Manor, “Little Women”

Supporting Actor in a Musical
Bruce King, Jr., Hampton Bays, “Little Shop of Horrors”
Colin Palmer, Riverhead, “Guys & Dolls”
Nicholas Vecchio, Shelter Island, “Les Miserables”
Elliot Zabel, Shelter Island, “Les Miserables”

Supporting Actress in a Musical
Allison Gran, Shelter Island, “Les Miserables”
Rafaela Gurtler, Pierson, “Chorus Line”
Sara Mundy, Shelter Island, “Les Miserables”
Maire Vigliotta, Eastport South Manor, “Little Women”

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE

This category was created to recognize a student who “shines brightly” in a role that is not eligible for adjudication in the leading or supporting category

Outstanding Performance in a Comedy
Ryan Verneuille, Pierson, Sag Harbor, “Arsenic & Old Lace"
Amy Woschnik, Eastport South Manor, “Rumors”

Outstanding Performance in a Musical
Alana Campbell, Westhampton Beach, “The Sound of Music"
Tina DiFonzo, Eastport South Manor, “Little Women”
Emily Hudson, Southold, “The Sound of Music”
Carl Weiskott, Greenport, “High Society”

JUDGES’ CHOICE AWARD

This award is chosen by the judges in a vote. It is for a particular scene, musical number, dance number, ensemble effort, or group that the judges feel stands out enough to warrant the special merit. This year, the recipient of the Judges’ Choice Award is the ensemble work of Christopher Cunha as Franz the Butler, Kristen Grattan as Frau Schmidt, the Housekeeper, and Elizabeth Castellano as Ursula, the Maid, in Southold’s “The Sound of Music.”

CHOREOGRAPHY
Tara McKenna, Riverhead, “Grease”
Tara McKenna, Riverhead, “Guys & Dolls”

SET DESIGN
Victoria Adducci, Hampton Bays, “Little Shop of Horrors”
Joe Lauren, Southampton, “Oliver!”

LIGHTING DESIGN
Erin Belfield, Riverhead, “Grease”
Erin Belfield, Riverhead, “Guys & Dolls”
Frank Milza, Southampton, “Oliver!”

PLAYBILL COVER/POSTER ART
David Ashby, Riverhead, “Grease”
David Ashby, Riverhead, “Guys & Dolls”
Nicole Keane, Pierson, Sag Harbor, “Arsenic and Old Lace”
Jessie Siobahn Lamprecht, Eastport South Manor, “Rumors”

STAGE MANAGERS

A good stage manager is invaluable. Understanding this, yet knowing it can be difficult to adjudicate, the judging committee recognizes student stage managers who have been nominated by their directors. The following will be honored at the awards ceremony:

Alexa Arata & Chelsea Creta, Shoreham Wading River,
“The Philadelphia Story”
Thomas Barrett, Riverhead, “Grease”
Joanna Tschurtschenthaler, East Hampton, “Hello Dolly!”
Lorie Schneider, McGann Mercy, “Godspell”
Thomas Trunzo, Ross School, “Scenes on a Theme”
Shelby Hearn, Westhampton Beach, “The Crucible, Sound of Music”

INNOVATIONS IN THEATRE EDUCATION AWARD
This award was created in 2004 to recognize schools that go beyond the regular theatre program of classes and yearly plays by supporting an activity that nurtures theatre arts in education. This year’s recipient is Eastport South Manor High School (ESM) for its Theatre Program. During the past three years, ESM has developed a Theatre Program that goes well beyond the usual annual drama and musical. While working with the New York State Education Department in developing a Theatre curriculum for the state, they are trying to establish their district as the model for the State of New York. ESM students have an opportunity to take classes in Theatre and soon will have a sequence of Theatre courses available to them when the “Regents in Theatre” becomes available. Currently, students may take Theatre I, II, & III, Stagecraft I, and Senior Acting Workshop. Plans are in the works for future classes that will additionally prepare the students for college theatre programs and the job market.

Bay Street Young Playwrights Program
Naqueeta Briggs, Bridgehampton, Girl Talk
Caroline Buser, Southampton, Conversations with a Dog
Nicholas Kaasik, Shelter Island, La Resistance
Chelsy Mitchell, Pierson, Tye-Dyed
Jared Nilsson, Westhampton Beach, Finding Focus
Jaime Samot, East Hampton, Being Different
Melissa Vazquez, Pierson, The More Things Change
Rebekah Wise, Southampton, Spiderman is Whack

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Here are some photos from the last two years. Maybe you will spot yourself!

Welcome!

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