The cast and crew of Mohon Masque’s “Newsies” made history at the High School Musical Theatre Awards at Proctors Theatre in Schenectady, earning the awards for Outstanding Musical (Tier A) and Backstage Excellence. In addition, the Collaborative School of the Arts voted on one student to receive the “Rising Star” award, which went to Mohonasen’s Angel Rodriguez.
Students spent the week leading up to the event rehearsing and preparing their group performance on the Proctors Mainstage while working alongside Proctors staff and crew. They then performed “Seize the Day” during Saturday evening’s awards ceremony, which celebrates high school musical productions from across the region.
The recognition highlights the dedication and talent of the students involved in the production, both on stage and behind the scenes.
“These awards are a wonderful celebration of the hard work of so many individuals and are a testament to the talent and commitment of everyone involved in our theatre program,” Director Erika Pangburn said. “We are grateful to the Collaborative School of the Arts for these special recognitions and we are truly Mohon Proud!”
