The 44th annual M.A.C.Y. Awards were held at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts this past Sunday and Santa Margarita Catholic High School’ musical, PIPPIN, won the M.A.C.Y. for the Best Musical of the Year. The M.A.C.Y. Award awarded to “a production from a school that reaches far beyond the norm. Their singing, acting, and dancing all come together in complete harmony.” In describing PIPPIN, the judges said, “They had audiences leaping to their feet in appreciation and joy. This award is for the musical of the year.” The M.A.C.Y. judges saw forty-six musicals throughout the 2013-2014 season.
Director, Amy Luskey-Barth accepted the award on behalf of a student production team that included student assistant director, Trevor Lown, costume designer, Joanna Pisano, projection designer, Megan Macker, and makeup designer, Paige Schuler. PIPPIN was choreographed by Courtney Garritano, set design by Todd Faux, lighting design by Bob Mumm, and musical direction by Daniel Vu and technical direction by Michael Ritchey.
In all, the cast of PIPPIN took home 13 individual awards. Talon Theatre senior, Nicholas Rule, won Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Charles. Senior, Tyler Cotner won Highest Achievement for the role of Pippin and a $500 scholarship. Junior, Andrea Martinez was recognized with Highest Achievement for her performance as The Leading Player. Outstanding Achievement Awards were garnered by Joanna Pisano as Berthe, Ryan Melosini as Lewis, Hannah Baker as Fastrada, and Michaela Galvin as Catherine.
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Bright Spot Awards were bestowed on Carson Preusse, Dylan Field, Lara Adra, Trevor Lown, and Daniella Kubiak.
The M.A.C.Y. Awards are considered the CIF of High School Theatre. For more information on the M.A.C.Y. organization go towww.macyawards.com. For information about Talon Theatre and the Performing Arts Program at Santa Margarita Catholic High School, Click Here.
