10 Cappies Award Nominations For Musical Productions At McLean High Schools

MCLEAN, VA — High school theater productions that left an impression on audiences and student critics have earned nominations for awards. Nominations were announced recently for the 2025 Cappies of the National Capital Area, a Tony Award-like program for local high school theater.

Productions put on by schools in McLean were among the shows to receive multiple nominations.

The following are the Cappies nominations for McLean High's production of "Amelie" and Langley High's "Beauty and the Beast.” A full list of all Cappies nominees can be found online.

Andy Mays Rising Critic

• Julian Hassi, McLean High SchoolSchool

Maryland Theater Guide Returning Critic

• Emily Reisman, McLean High School

Bill Strauss Graduating Critic

• Josephin Friedrich, Langley High School

Special Effects and/or Technology

• Alex Hall, Drew Hall, Ethan Jones, McLean High School, Amelie

Props

• Aubrey Astore, Margaret Hughes, Liv Rosenfeld, Emerson Thiebert, McLean High School, Amelie

Stage Management

• Allie Vargo, Katherine Dailey, McLean High School, Amelie

Dancer in a Female Role

• Hope Titus, McLean High School, Amelie

Supporting Actor in a Male Role in a Musical

• Alex Valencic, McLean High School, Amelie

Vocalist in a Male Role

• Zachary Ulman, Langley High School, Beauty and the Beast

Critic Team

• Langley High School

The Cappies recognize the accomplishments of high school theater as well as student critics who write reviews of high school theater productions. Winners of the Cappies awards will be announced at the Cappies Gala on Monday, June 2 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in DC.

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