Continuing the tradition of outstanding, local, high-school theater, Fairfax and Woodson last week received a total of 10 Cappies nominations. Under Director Chris Whitney, Fairfax High’s six nods were for its play, “Puffs.” And under Director Chris Rushing, Woodson High’s four nods were for “The SpongeBob Musical.”
The Cappies Gala will be held at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on Monday, June 6, at which time the winners will be revealed. Chantilly and Westfield students are competing for these awards against students from many other schools in the National Capital Area.
Fairfax’s nominations:
Best Play – Puffs
Comic Actor in a Female Role in a Play – Isabella Jackson
Comic Actor in a Male Role in a Play – Logan Baker
Supporting Actor in a Male Role in a Play – Daniel Todd
Ensemble in a Play – Puffs Ensemble
Returning Critic – Isabella Jackson
Woodson’s nominations:
Lead Actor in a Male Role in a Musical – Noah Tajudeen
Supporting Actor in a Male Role in a Musical – George Sullivan
Female Dancer – Hannah Fidler
Returning Critic – Charley Braceland