STARLIGHT COMMUNITY THEATER

Receives critical acclaim from National Youth Arts Awards and

the ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence

 

 

Starlight Community Theater received several awards and nominations for our 2013-2014 Season Productions.  The Cast of “How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying” was invited to perform at the 2013-2014 National Youth Arts Awards Ceremony on Sunday, July 20, where it won an award for “The Outstanding Ensemble Cast”.  The Cast of “How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying” has also been invited to perform at the 2013-2014 ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence Ceremony on Monday, September 15 at the Tempe Center For The Arts.

 

Congratulations to all our Nominees and Award Winners!

 

2013 - 2014 Ninth Annual National Youth Arts Awards  ~Award Recipients~

 

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical:

Skyler Washburn as J. Pierrepont Finch in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

 

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical:

Kaitlyn Stark as Rosemary in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

 

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical:

Savoy Graca as Hedy LaRue in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

 

Outstanding Ensemble:

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

 

 

2013 - 2014 Ninth Annual National Youth Arts Awards  ~ Nominees ~

 

Outstanding Production:

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Starlight Community Theater)

 

Outstanding Lead Actress (Junior Division):

Caitlyn Martinez as Mulan in Mulan, Jr.

Calista Quint as Stuart Little in Stuart Little

 

 

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical:

Thomas F. Graca as Bud Frump in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Michael L. Jarvill as J.B. Biggley in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

 

Outstanding Supporting Actress (Junior Division):

Lilly LeBlanc as Mushu in Mulan, Jr.

 

 

Outstanding Set Design:

Michael Rippenkroeger for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

 

Outstanding Choreography:

Nathalie Velasquez for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

 

Outstanding Musical Direction:

Susan Washburn for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

 

Outstanding Direction:

Christian Graca for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

 

 

 

2013-2014 ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence Nominees:

 

Actress in a Major Role - Youth Musical

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - Kaitlyn Stark

 

Actor in a Major Role - Non-Contracted Play

It's A Wonderful Life - Chris Martinez

 

Actor in a Major Role - Youth Musical

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - Skyler Washburn

 

Actor in a Supporting Role - Non-Contracted Play

It's a Wonderful Life - Scott Sims

 

Actor in a Supporting Role - Youth Musical

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - Thomas F. Graca

 

Director - Non-Contracted Play

It's A Wonderful Life - Kimberly Woods

 

Director - Youth Musical

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - Christian Graca

 

Lighting Design - Youth Theatre

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - Tammy Chavet & Susan Gibson

 

Artistic Specialization - Youth Theatre

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - Mike Rippenkroeger

 

Original Script - Adult - Play or Musical

An Actor's Life for Me - Thomas Graca

 

Original Music Composition - Adult - Play or Musical

An Actor's Life for Me - Thomas Graca

 

 

 

The 2013-2014 ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence Winners will be announced at the awards ceremonies on Monday, September 15.