Last week the Greater Philadelphia Cappies nominations were released, and Harriton Theater Company received thirteen nominations!

For those who do not know, the Cappies is an international organization that celebrates high school theater, and many cities having their own regional Cappies groups. Each school in the region sends a group of students to judge the other schools’ productions of musicals and plays and determine whether or not they should receive awards for their shows. By the end of the school year, a gala is held to award the schools for both technical and performance aspects.

Below is the list of nominees for Harriton High School’s Godspell.

• Sound: Seth Silverman (11), Ben Seltzer (11), and Jason Kemp (11)
• Light: Sam Eisner (11) and her Light Crew
• Costumes: Alana Koenig (12) and Emma Seymour (12)
• Make-up: Rachel Hockman (11), Lindsay Nathanson (11), Alana Koenig (12), and Emma Seymour (12)
• Special Effects and /or Technology: Barbhara Alves (12), Sam Eisner (11), and Jacob Leis (10)
• Orchestra: “The Holy Pit,” conducted by Ben Appel (11) and Mr. Joseph (faculty)
• Creativity: Olivia Sun-Directing (11)
• Ensemble in a Musical: Core Cast, including Josh Gold (9), Olivia Prendergast (10), Max Sokoll (10), Jon Duska (11), Nolan Gardner (11), Shana Herman (11), Dani Ochroch (11), Gianna Robertson (11), Marcel Werder (11), and Emily Goldenberg (12)
• Featured Actor in a Musical: Nolan Gardner (11)
• Female Vocalist: Gianna Robertson (11)
• Male Vocalist: Max Sokoll (10)
• Lead Actor in a Musical: Marcel Werder (11)
• Best Song: “By My Side”

Make sure you wish your nominated friends and classmates good luck! Hopefully they will take home the gold this Saturday! Who knows? This might be the beginning of their illustrious theatrical careers.