Sleepy Hollow High School's musical production of Mamma Mia! earned center stage recognition at the 2025 Metro Awards, held on June 2 at the Purchase Performing Arts Center. With four nominations and multiple standout performances, SHHS students demonstrated remarkable talent both on and off the stage.
The evening’s biggest honor went to senior Madeleine Galloway, who received the Metro Award for Student Technical Achievement. Madeleine designed and constructed the show's costumes in collaboration with a professional seamstress. Her creativity and craftsmanship not only earned her this top honor, but also recognition as one of three "Emerging Costume Designers" at the 2025 Roger Rees Awards, held earlier this spring at Symphony Space in Manhattan.
“I am incredibly honored to have won this award,” Madeleine shared. “A great deal of the credit is due to our amazing director, Natalie, and the cast members who truly brought the costumes to life on stage. I’m grateful for the opportunities and strong support Sleepy Hollow has given me.”
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Madeleine will continue her theater journey at Purchase College, where she plans to major in Theater Design and Technology with a concentration in Costuming.
Sleepy Hollow’s production also received three additional Metro Award nominations:
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- Outstanding Performance of a Duet – Isabella Perkins & Erika Santocki for “Slipping Through My Fingers”
- Outstanding Vocal Performance by a Female-Identifying Performer – Erika Santocki
- Outstanding Vocal Performance by a Male-Identifying Performer – Chris Cesarano
Sixteen members of the cast, crew, and production team attended the ceremony, and SHHS performers Chris Cesarano, Erika Santocki, and Ellie Schneider were invited to perform live during the event.
The Metro Awards celebrate excellence in high school musical theater across 71 schools in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, and Bergen counties. Sleepy Hollow's success highlights not only the talent of its students but also the strength of its theater program.
