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Massachusetts Thespian Festival
We are thrilled to particiapte in the Massachusetts Thespian Festival. This festival takes place in Somerville, MA every February and bring together schools throughout New England! Students have the option to attend educational theatre workshops, participate in a Thespy master class, and watch or perform one-act plays.
Depending on what events and competitions students participate in, they may earn awards, scholarships, or qualifications for the International Thespy Awards. This event is hosted by Massachusetts Thepsians whose mission is to provide collaborative spaces for a diverse community to connect and develop an inclusive theatrical craft and grow a more engaged, creative, and empathetic world. Learn more at https://www.mathespians.org/ .
Regional Theater Competitions
We also particiapte in competitions in which judges assess our spring musical. We have competed with both Providence Performing Arts Center's Ocean State Star Awards and Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild's Musical Theater Division Awards. These competitions recognize, honor, and encourage excellence in all aspects of musical theatre performance and production among regional high schools. Additionally, these programs may determine if our students qualify for the National High School Musical Theatre Awards (The Jimmy Awards). Professionals in the performing arts attend our spring musical and provide detailed feedback as well as potential nominations, awards, and scholarships depending on our performance. Students also gain access to exclusive workshops throughout the year hosted by professionals in touring Broadway shows.
Recognition of Awards & Honors:
2026:
NHS Homer Paulus Drama Award: Drezden Petrie, Class 0f 2026
Ocean State Star Awards Outstanding Dance Performer: Daniella Colassi, Class of 2029
Ocean State Star Awards Honorable Mention in Performance: Drezden Petrie, Class of 2026
Ocean State Star Awards Rising Stars: Savannah Haggerty (Class of 2028) and Emma Goldstein (Class of 2027)
Ocean State Star Awards Initial Nominees: Emma Goldstein, Savannah Haggerty, Maddie Foisy, Noah Bartell, Alia Croak, Naomi Callina, Daniella Colassi, Jane Pierce, Bowie Banning, Drezden Petrie, Madylin Wells, Ms. Caroline Martell, & Ms. Alexandra Wright
Superior Ranking in Musical Theatre Dance Thespy: Daniella Colassi, Class of 2029
Invitation to Open Jar Institute Summer Intensive: Savannah Haggerty, Class of 2028
2025:
NHS Homer Paulus Drama Award: Antonio Romano, Class of 2025
Ocean State Star Awards Outstanding Acting: Emma Goldstein, Class of 2027
Ocean State Star Awards Scholarship Recipients: Savannah Lonergan (Class of 2025 and Antonio Romano (Class of 2025)
Ocean State Star Awards Rising Star: Antonio Romano, Class of 2025
Ocean State Star Awards Initial Nominees: Antonio Romano, Savannah Haggerty, Emma Goldstein, Taylor Marques, Savannah Longergan, Ms. Caroline Martell, & Mr. Mark Matheson
2024:
NHS Homer Paulus Drama Award: Gabriela Kenaan, Class of 2024
2023:
NHS Homer Paulus Drama Award: Molly Chirichiello, Class of 2023
2022:
NHS Homer Paulus Drama Award: Sophie D'Amore, Class of 2022
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