Staff Report

South’s theater department has received nominations for its productions throughout the 2022-23 school year. The cast and crew of ‘Mamma Mia!’ earned seven Blue Star Award nominations. Blue Star is hosted by Starlight Theatre. Fifty-four area high schools compete in various categories. Here are the nominees: 

Dream Production Award Nominee (Choreography) – Riley Berridge 

Outstanding Actor in an Ensemble Role Nominee – Cole Vest 

Outstanding Costume Design, Tier II, Nominee – Clara Bay and Caylee Betts 

Technical Contribution Award Nominee (Costume Design) – Clara Bay and Caylee Betts 

Outstanding Ensemble Nominee – Alex Saddler, Audrey Legg, Brady Black, Cole Vest, Emily Bean, Emily Gleiser, Emma Gilmore, Isaac Azimi-Tabrizi, Janae Scranton, Lillian Cook, Lizzy Ralston, Lyndsey Steutermann, Myka Fluty, Natalie Spicer, Payton May, Sydney Dilks, Brooke Mitchell, Addison Bradley, Alyssa Talley, Ashley Gleiser, Caitlin Mooney, Dylan Collins, Ella Hill, Grace Artz, Haley Jackson, Kate Blaine, Kaitlyn Patton, Kendall Morris, Kylie Nolan, Lauren Freeland, Meredith Pickard, Olivia Johnson, Rachel Black, Samuel Orme, Savannah Saucier 

Outstanding Scenic Design, Tier II, Nominee – Braeden Sholes and Camay Robison  

Outstanding Actress in a Lead Role Nominee – Jaden Terry 

The theater department also received nominations for ‘Mamma Mia!’ and ‘Clue: On Stage’ from Cappies KC. The organization has over 20 participating schools in the area. Here are the nominees: 

‘Clue: On Stage’  

Best Sound – Caitlin Mooney, Kendall Morris, Marie Noland, Savannah Saucier  

Best Lighting – Addison Fox, Katie Trach  

Best Stage Crew – Julieta Araiza-Alvarez, Juan Araiza-Alvarez, Zoe Pacubas and Crew  

Best Ensemble in a Play – The Informants – Caylee Betts, Payton May, Janae Scranton, Jenna Scranton  

Best Featured Actor in a Female Role in a Play – Lyndsey Steutermann  

Best Featured Actor in a Male Role in a Play – Kaitlyn Patton  

Best Comic Actor in a Male Role in a Play – Lizzy Ralston  

Best Supporting Actor in a Male Role in a Play – Lizzy Ralston  

Best Lead Actor in a Female Role in a Play – Jaden Terry  

‘Mamma Mia!’  

Best Marketing and Publicity – Kaitlyn Patton  

Best Lighting – Addison Fox, Kimmie Heath, Piper Lane  

Best Costumes – Clara Bay, Caylee Betts  

Best Sets – Camay Robison, Braeden Sholes, Lily Sholes  

Best Choreography – Riley Berridge  

Best Stage Crew – Ash Frank, Kaly Millard, Zoe Pacubas  

Best Featured Actor in a Male Role in a Musical – Preston Lograsso  

Best Male Dancer – Cole Vest  

Best Male Vocalist – Joey Wyant  

Best Comic Actor in a Female Role in a Musical – Abby Phillips  

Best Supporting Actor in a Female Role in a Musical – Riley Berridge  

Best Lead Actor in a Female Role in a Musical – Jaden Terry  

Best Song – ‘Slipping Through My Fingers’ 

Best Musical – Blue Springs South High School