{"id":39797,"date":"2024-03-06T06:55:04","date_gmt":"2024-03-06T12:55:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tuts8dev.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=39797"},"modified":"2025-10-27T06:46:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T11:46:01","slug":"tommy-tune-award-finalists-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tuts.org\/tommy-tune-award-finalists-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Tommy Tune Awards Announces Finalists for 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;off|phone&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Related Programs&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;40px||40px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;||40px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;9a1805a3-c29d-4ffa-bf89-82729353589e&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;gcid-secondary-color&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;30px||0px||false|false&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;28px&#8221; header_2_line_height_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; header_2_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_3_font_size_tablet=&#8221;26px&#8221; header_3_font_size_phone=&#8221;24px&#8221; header_3_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-secondary-color%22:%91%22header_3_text_color%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Theatre Under The Stars <\/strong>announced the finalists for the <strong>2024 Tommy Tune Awards<\/strong> today and the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Tommy Tune Awards!<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>2024 Tommy Tune Awards<\/strong> will be held on <strong>March 28 at 7 p.m.<\/strong> at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets for the event will go on sale to the public March 11, and will be available for purchase through TUTS.com, by phone at 713-558-8887 or by visiting the TUTS Box Office at 800 Bagby.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are thrilled to celebrate the 20th Tommy Tune Awards. The pandemic threw off our years a bit, but we can\u2019t wait to come together and celebrate this program that has given so many students the opportunity to share their creative accomplishments with the Greater Houston community,\u201d said <strong>Jacob Shideler<\/strong>, TUTS Director of Education.<\/p>\n<p>The power of education, artistry and community comes together at the Tommy Tune Awards where students from across the Greater Houston community have the opportunity to share their artistry with one another. After evaluating the 62 participating Houston-area high school productions throughout the 2023-2024 school year, a team of 40+ Houston-based theatre professionals nominated students in 18 award categories.<\/p>\n<p>The finalists for the 2024 Tommy Tune Awards are:<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;9a1805a3-c29d-4ffa-bf89-82729353589e&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;gcid-secondary-color&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;30px||0px||false|false&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;28px&#8221; header_2_line_height_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; header_2_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_3_font_size_tablet=&#8221;26px&#8221; header_3_font_size_phone=&#8221;24px&#8221; header_3_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-secondary-color%22:%91%22header_3_text_color%22,%22header_2_text_color%22,%22header_3_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-heading-color%22:%91%22header_text_color%22,%22header_4_text_color%22,%22header_5_text_color%22,%22header_6_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Outstanding Musical Finalists:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>G.W. Carver High School \u2014<em> The Bodyguard<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bridgeland High School \u2014 <em>Follies<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Kinder HSPVA \u2014 <em>After Midnight <\/em>\/<em> The Prom<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Pasadena Memorial High School \u2014 <em>Disney\u2019s Newsies<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ridge Point High School \u2013 <em>Mamma Mia!<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Stratford High School \u2014<em> 42nd Street<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The Kinkaid School \u2014 <em>Rodgers &amp; Hammerstein\u2019s Cinderella<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Outstanding Ensemble Finalists:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dulles High School \u2014<em> SIX: Teen Edition<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>G.W. Carver High School \u2014<em> The Bodyguard<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>South Houston High School \u2014<em> The Wizard of Oz<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Kinder HSPVA \u2014 <em>After Midnight<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Klein High School \u2014 <em>Mamma Mia!<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Pasadena Memorial High School \u2014 <em>Disney\u2019s Newsies<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Stratford High School \u2014 <em>42nd Street<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 18px;\">The Kinkaid School \u2014 <em>Rodgers &amp; Hammerstein\u2019s Cinderella<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Outstanding Technical Achievement Finalists:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>G.W. Carver High School \u2014<em> The Bodyguard<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Houston Christian High School \u2014 <em>You\u2019re a Good Man, Charlie Brown<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ridge Point High School \u2014 <em>Mamma Mia!<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Alvin High School \u2014 <em>Little Shop of Horrors<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Kinder HSPVA \u2014 <em>After Midnight<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Klein Oak High School \u2014 <em>The Addams Family Musical: School Edition<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Montgomery High School \u2014 <em>Matilda, The Musical<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Second Baptist School \u2013 <em>Disney\u2019s The Little Mermaid<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Outstanding Orchestra Finalists:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Klein Cain High School \u2014 <em>The Wizard of Oz<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Patricia E. Paetow High School \u2014 <em>Pippin<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Kinder HSPVA \u2014 <em>After Midnight<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Klein High School \u2014 <em>Mamma Mia!<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Klein Oak High School \u2014 <em>The Addams Family Musical: School Edition<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Obra D. Tompkins High School \u2014 <em>Tuck Everlasting<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Outstanding Director Finalists:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Janet Sharpley \u2014 <em>The Wizard of Oz<\/em> \u2014 South Houston High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Robin Welch \u2014 <em>Mean Girls High School Edition<\/em> \u2014 Klein Collins High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Adam Delka \u2014 <em>Follies<\/em> \u2014 Bridgeland High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Darchell Chesser \u2014 <em>The Addams Family Musical: School Edition<\/em> \u2014 Klein Oak High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Natalie Dommer \u2014 <em>Disney\u2019s Newsies<\/em> \u2014 Pasadena Memorial High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mark Stonebarger \u2014 <em>Matilda, The Musical<\/em> \u2014 Clear Springs High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Scott Lambert \u2014<em> Rodgers &amp; Hammerstein\u2019s Cinderella<\/em> \u2014 The Kinkaid School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tina Lee Domino \u2014 <em>Mamma Mia!<\/em> \u2014 Klein High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Outstanding Music Director Finalists:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Crysty Cruz and Taylor Surrat \u2014 <em>Chicago: Teen Edition<\/em> \u2014 C.E. King High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Blaine Cowen \u2014 <em>The Wizard of Oz<\/em> \u2014 South Houston High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Bobby Linhart, Brian Minson, Elizabeth Shurtz, and Jeanine Rowan \u2014<em> Les Mis\u00e9rables: School Edition<\/em> \u2014 Houston Christian High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Charles Harrison and Alexandra King \u2014 <em>Rodgers &amp; Hammerstein\u2019s Cinderella<\/em> \u2014 The Kinkaid School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Christian De La Cruz, Kristin Killingsworth and Matthew Porter \u2014 <em>Tuck Everlasting<\/em> \u2014 Obra D. Tompkins High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Heather Leal and Daryle Freeman \u2014<em> The Addams Family Musical: School Edition<\/em> \u2014 Klein Oak High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Marcy Baker and Tessa Throckmorton \u2014 <em>42nd Street<\/em> \u2014 Stratford High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Rebecca Berger and Sean Stultz \u2014 <em>Mamma Mia!<\/em> \u2014 Klein High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Outstanding Choreographer Finalists:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Alexia Alla and Marnie Kapich \u2014 <em>Mean Girls: High School Edition<\/em> \u2014 Klein Collins High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Denzel Taylor, Brianna McCray Holmes, Kyndal Hutto and Faith Bumper \u2014 <em>The Bodyguard<\/em> \u2014 G.W. Carver High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Caitlin Martin, Katherine Mendoza and Lexy Toon \u2014 <em>Disney\u2019s Newsies<\/em> \u2014 Cypress Ranch High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Courtney Jones \u2014 <em>After Midnight<\/em> \u2014 Kinder HSPVA<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Danyale Williams \u2014 <em>Rodgers &amp; Hammerstein\u2019s Cinderella<\/em> \u2014 The Kinkaid School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Jennifer Bauer-Conley \u2014 <em>Alice By Heart<\/em> \u2014 The Emery \/ Weiner School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Julian Nanez \u2014 <em>Mamma Mia!<\/em> \u2014 Klein High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Outstanding Stage Management Finalists:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Allan Currier \u2014 <em>You\u2019re A Good Man, Charlie Brown<\/em> \u2014 Houston Christian High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ava Frasher, Abagale Bond, Gage Watzinger \u2014 <em>Mean Girls: High School Edition<\/em> \u2014 Klein Collins High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Gracen Chilcote \u2014 <em>Mamma Mia!<\/em> \u2014 Ridge Point High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tatiana Smith, Emanu Caston, Niya Kelly \u2014 <em>The Bodyguard<\/em> \u2014 G.W. Carver High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Chayton Reel, Scarlett Kuyn, Henry Patino \u2014 <em>The Addams Family Musical: School Edition<\/em> \u2014 Klein Oak High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Kaitlyn Breen \u2014 <em>Disney\u2019s Newsies<\/em> \u2014 Pasadena Memorial High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Kate Diers \u2014 <em>42nd Street<\/em> \u2014 Stratford High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mason Hernandez, Christian Bishop \u2014 <em>Mamma Mia!<\/em> \u2014 Langham Creek High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ryan Hay \u2014 <em>Rodgers &amp; Hammerstein\u2019s Cinderella<\/em> \u2014 The Kinkaid School<\/strong><strong><\/strong><strong><\/strong><strong style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Outstanding LIGHTING DESIGN Finalists:<strong><\/strong><strong style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Isabella Escobar \u2014 <em>The Bodyguard<\/em> \u2014 G.W. Carver High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Kinsley Roberts \u2014<em> Mamma Mia!<\/em> \u2014 Ridge Point High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Andrew Guzman and Kurt Oian \u2014<em> Guys and Dolls<\/em> \u2014 Clear Falls High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Charlie McMillian \u2014 <em>Zombie Prom<\/em> \u2014 Clear Lake High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Elijah Maxey \u2014<em> Mamma Mia!<\/em> \u2014 Klein High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Griffin Ferguzon and Caleigh Nickel \u2014 <em>42nd Street<\/em> \u2014 Stratford High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mark Sell and Ryan Hay \u2014<em> Rodgers &amp; Hammerstein\u2019s Cinderella<\/em> \u2014 The Kinkaid School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Travis Horstmann \u2014 <em>After Midnight<\/em> \u2014 Kinder HSPVA<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Outstanding SCENIC DESIGN Finalists:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sarah Tatouh \u2014 <em>Into The Woods<\/em> \u2014 Kerr High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sterling Smith and Jillian Staible \u2014 <em>Mamma Mia!<\/em> \u2014 Ridge Point High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Bobby Linhart, Brian Brown and Kyler Helberg \u2014 <em>Les Mis\u00e9rables: School Edition<\/em>\u00a0\u2014 Houston Christian High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bridgeland Theatre Company Technical Department \u2014<em> Follies<\/em> \u2014 Bridgeland High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>David Clayton and Sean Eggleston \u2014<em> 42nd Street<\/em> \u2014 Stratford High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Evan Cooley, Kyla Crowell and Darin Garrett \u2014 <em>The Addams Family Musical: School Edition<\/em> \u2014 Klein Oak High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Kelsie Morris, William Heywood and River Tadlock \u2014<em> Tuck Everlasting<\/em> \u2014 Obra D. Tompkins High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nicole Morgan \u2014 <em>Matilda, The Musical<\/em> \u2014 Montgomery High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sam Mascheck and Eliran Masti \u2014<em> After Midnight<\/em> \u2014 Kinder HSPVA<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Outstanding Costume Design Finalists:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Augusta Bermudez and Toriana Smith \u2014 <em>Mamma Mia!<\/em> \u2014 Ridge Point High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Samantha Langford \u2014 <em>Mean Girls: High School Edition<\/em> \u2014 Klein Collins High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bridgeland Costume Department \u2014 <em>Follies<\/em> \u2014 Bridgeland High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Frankie Miller and Maggie Dickinson \u2014 <em>42nd Street<\/em> \u2014 Stratford High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Kate Mehaffey \u2014 <em>Mamma Mia!<\/em> \u2014 Klein High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nicole Morgan and Jennifer Brown \u2014<em> Matilda, The Musical<\/em> \u2014 Montgomery High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Outstanding Sound Design Finalists:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Abigail Jimenez \u2014 <em>The Wizard of Oz<\/em> \u2014 Klein Cain High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Alayah Davis, John Reyes and Tristan Perez \u2014 <em>Seussical The Musical<\/em> \u2014 Dickinson High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Brian Oliveira \u2014 <em>The Prom<\/em> \u2014 Kinder HSPVA<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Grace Abdelnour \u2014 <em>42nd Street<\/em> \u2014 Stratford High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Maddie Wolford \u2014 <em>The Addams Family Musical: School Edition<\/em> \u2014 Klein Oak High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Outstanding lead Finalists:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0<strong>Aiyana Renner as \u201cMrs. Wormwood\u201d \u2014 <em>Matilda The Musical<\/em> \u2014 Montgomery High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Alexia Alla as \u201cKaren\u201d \u2013 <em>Mean Girls: High School Edition<\/em> \u2013 Klein Collins High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Alyssa Dorsey as \u201cRachel Marron\u201d \u2014 <em>The Bodyguard<\/em> \u2014 G.W. Carver High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Anthony Dominguez as \u201cCharlie Brown\u201d \u2014 <em>You\u2019re A Good Man, Charlie Brown<\/em> \u2014 North Shore Senior High<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Aubrey Scarcella as \u201cEmma\u201d \u2014 <em>The Prom<\/em> \u2014 Kinder HSPVA<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cooper Clark as \u201cMarius\u201d \u2014<em> Les Mis\u00e9rables: School Edition<\/em> \u2014 Houston Christian High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Eliran Masti as \u201cBarry\u201d \u2013 <em>The Prom<\/em> \u2013 Kinder HSPVA<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Evan DeBord as \u201cUncle Fester\u201d \u2014 <em>The Addams Family Musical: School Edition<\/em> \u2014 Klein Oak High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Evelyn Burt as \u201cAlice\u201d \u2014 <em>Alice By Heart<\/em> \u2014 The Emery \/ Weiner School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Gracen Barrett as \u201cVelma Kelly\u201d \u2014 <em>Chicago: Teen Edition<\/em> \u2014 William B. Travis High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Haley Griffin as \u201cKatherine Plumber\u201d \u2014<em> Disney\u2019s Newsies<\/em> \u2014 Cypress Ranch High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Immanuel Poole as \u201cBilly Flynn\u201d \u2014 <em>Chicago: Teen Edition<\/em> \u2014 Westfield High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Isaiah Jackson as \u201cGomez Addams\u201d \u2014 <em>The Addams Family Musical: School Edition<\/em> \u2014 Klein Oak High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Jayden Rangel as \u201cJack Kelly\u201d \u2014<em> Disney\u2019s Newsies<\/em> \u2014 Pasadena Memorial High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Julia Acevedo as \u201cMatilda\u201d \u2014<em> Matilda The Musical<\/em> \u2014 Clear Springs High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Julia Ellisor as \u201cBelle\u201d \u2014 <em>Disney\u2019s Beauty &amp; The Beast<\/em> \u2014 Clear Creek High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Julia Frederick as \u201cAriel\u201d \u2014 <em>Disney\u2019s The Little Mermaid<\/em> \u2014 Pearland High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Kate Murray as \u201cCady\u201d \u2014 <em>Mean Girls: High School Edition<\/em> \u2014 Klein Collins High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Kira Sledge as \u201cDorothy Brock\u201d \u2014 <em>42nd Street<\/em> \u2014 Stratford High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Knox Wright as \u201cJonny Warner\u201d \u2014 <em>Zombie Prom<\/em> \u2014 Clear Lake High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Kylan Blacketer as \u201cMr. Wormwood\u201d \u2014 <em>Matilda The Musical<\/em> \u2014 Clear Springs High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Lily Tondera as \u201cScuttle\u201d \u2014 <em>Disney\u2019s The Little Mermaid<\/em> \u2014 Second Baptist School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Michael Deis as \u201cBilly Lawlor\u201d \u2014<em> 42nd Street<\/em> \u2014 Stratford High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Natalie Green as \u201cPhyllis Rogers Stone\u201d \u2014<em> Follies<\/em> \u2014 Bridgeland High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nic Schweers as \u201cSebastian\u201d \u2014 <em>Disney\u2019s The Little Mermaid<\/em> \u2014 Second Baptist School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Olivia Garcia as \u201cLittle Red Riding Hood\u201d \u2014 <em>Into The Woods<\/em> \u2014 Kerr High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Payton Daly as \u201cMarie\u201d \u2014<em> Rodgers &amp; Hammerstein\u2019s Cinderella<\/em> \u2014 The Kinkaid School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Reese McMullen as \u201cCharlotte\u201d \u2014 <em>Rodgers &amp; Hammerstein\u2019s Cinderella<\/em> \u2014 The Kinkaid School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Reid Adkison as \u201cBenjamin Stone\u201d \u2014 <em>Follies<\/em> \u2014 Bridgeland High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tad Hart as \u201cSonny\u201d \u2014<em> Xanadu<\/em> \u2014 Kingwood High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Talia Turlich as \u201cJanis\u201d \u2014 <em>Mean Girls: High School Edition<\/em> \u2014 Klein Collins High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Vonta Ward as \u201cAmos Hart\u201d \u2014<em> Chicago: Teen Edition<\/em> \u2014 C.E. King High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Outstanding Supporting Lead Finalists:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Alan Rodarmel as \u201cCogsworth\u201d \u2014<em> Disney\u2019s Beauty &amp; The Beast<\/em> \u2014 Clear Creek High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Andrew Dybala as \u201cAndy Lee\u201d \u2014 <em>42nd Street<\/em> \u2014 Stratford High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Angelica Salva as \u201cMaggie Jones\u201d \u2014<em> 42nd Street<\/em> \u2014 Stratford High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Anna Kovacik as \u201cMelpomene\u201d \u2014<em> Xanadu<\/em> \u2014 Kingwood High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>April Acevedo as \u201cMary Sunshine\u201d \u2014 <em>Chicago: Teen Edition<\/em> \u2014 Westfield High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Chloe Smith as \u201cMadame De La Grande Bouche\u201d \u2013 <em>Disney\u2019s Beauty &amp; The Beast<\/em> \u2013 Clear Creek High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Chris Kositprapa as \u201cSebastian\u201d \u2014 <em>Rodgers &amp; Hammerstein\u2019s Cinderella<\/em> \u2014 The Kinkaid School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Christopher Melendez as \u201cLord Farquad\u201d \u2014 <em>Shrek The Musical<\/em> \u2014 Spring Woods High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cole Griffin as \u201cLewis\u201d \u2014 <em>Pippin<\/em> \u2014 Patricia E. 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Carver High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tyrese Clark as \u201cTimon\u201d \u2014 Disney\u2019s <em>The Lion King Jr.<\/em> \u2014 Hightower High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Outstanding Singer Finalists<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Aisha Choquette as \u201cMae Tuck\u201d \u2014 <em>Tuck Everlasting<\/em> \u2014 Obra D. Tompkins High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Alexandra Cordova as \u201cRoxie Hart\u201d \u2014 <em>Chicago: Teen Edition<\/em> \u2014 C.E. King High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Amanda Matos D\u2019Lacoste as \u201cWinnie Foster\u201d \u2014 <em>Tuck Everlasting<\/em> \u2014 Obra D. Tompkins High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Annabelle Cody as \u201cCosette\u201d \u2014 <em>Les Mis\u00e9rables: School Edition<\/em> \u2014 Houston Christian High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Andrew Knobbe as \u201cEnjorlas\u201d \u2014<em> Les Miserables: School Edition<\/em> \u2014 Houston Christian High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>April Acevedo as \u201cMary Sunshine\u201d \u2014 <em>Chicago: Teen Edition<\/em> \u2014 Westfield High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Avery Humphreys as \u201cMiss Adelaide\u201d \u2014 <em>Guys and Dolls<\/em> \u2014 Clear Falls High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Caroline Jacobson as \u201cDonna Sheridan\u201d \u2014 <em>Mamma Mia!<\/em> \u2014 Klein High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Caroline Lane as \u201cUrsula\u201d \u2014 <em>Disney\u2019s The Little Mermaid<\/em> \u2014 Second Baptist High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cassie Santiago as \u201cCatherine\u201d \u2014 <em>Pippin<\/em> \u2014 Patricia E. Paetow High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Chloe Smith as \u201cMadame De La Grande Bouche\u201d \u2014 <em>Disney\u2019s Beauty &amp; The Beast<\/em> \u2014 Clear Creek High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Comfort Azagidi as \u201cWoman Be Wise\u201d \u2014<em> After Midnight<\/em> \u2014 Kinder HSPVA<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Emma Vogelsang as \u201cThe Witch\u201d \u2014 <em>Into The Woods<\/em> \u2014 Memorial High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Gentry Lumpkin as \u201cDee Dee\u201d \u2014 <em>The Prom<\/em> \u2014 Kinder HSPVA<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Isabella Allon as \u201cBaker\u2019s Wife\u201d \u2014<em> Into The Woods<\/em> \u2014 Memorial High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Isabelle King as \u201cElla\u201d \u2014 <em>Rodgers &amp; Hammerstein\u2019s Cinderella<\/em> \u2014 The Kinkaid School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Jayla Cork as \u201cCatherine Parr\u201d \u2014<em> SIX: Teen Edition<\/em> \u2014 Dulles High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Kailey Cavazos as \u201cSophie Sheridan\u201d \u2014 <em>Mamma Mia!<\/em> \u2014 Klein High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Kayli Martin as \u201cCatherine Parr\u201d \u2014 <em>SIX: Teen Edition<\/em> \u2014 Thomas Randle High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Kendahl Lemons as \u201cDonna Sheridan\u201d \u2014 <em>Mamma Mia!<\/em> \u2014 Langham Creek High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Kennedy Spies as \u201cOlive Ostrovsky\u201d \u2014 <em>The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee<\/em> \u2014 Dickinson High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Madison Taylor as \u201cSandy Dumbroski\u201d \u2014<em> Grease: High School Edition<\/em> \u2014 St. Francis Episcopal<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Marie Popp as \u201cKira\u201d \u2014<em> Xanadu<\/em> \u2014 Kingwood High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Reese McGrenera as \u201cSophie\u201d \u2014 <em>Mamma Mia!<\/em> \u2014 Ridge Point High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>TJ Saenz as \u201cHarry\u201d \u2014 <em>Mamma Mia!<\/em> \u2014 Ridge Point High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Torin Merchant as \u201cMotormouth Mable\u201d \u2014 <em>Hairspray<\/em> \u2014 Angleton High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Outstanding Actor Finalists:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Andrew Johnson as \u201cHorton The Elephant\u201d in <em>Suessical The Musical<\/em> \u2014 Dickinson High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Aubree Hurst as \u201cAnya\u201d in <em>Anastasia<\/em> \u2014 Jordan High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Caroline Lane as \u201cUrsula\u201d in <em>Disney\u2019s The Little Mermaid<\/em> \u2014 Second Baptist High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Dylan Jones as \u201cDamien\u201d in <em>Mean Girls: High School Edition<\/em> \u2014 Klein Collins High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Garrett Smith as \u201cMiss Agatha Trunchbull\u201d in <em>Matilda the Musical<\/em> \u2014 Montgomery High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Jackson Wenzel as \u201cNathan Detriot\u201d in <em>Guys and Dolls<\/em> \u2014 Clear Falls High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Josh Adams as \u201cSky\u201d in <em>Mamma Mia!<\/em> \u2014 Klein High School<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Outstanding Dancer Finalists:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Berlyn Ann Nyondo as \u201cEnsemble\u201d in <em>Mamma Mia!<\/em> \u2014 Klein High<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>SchoolCamron Lettries as \u201cPrincipal Dancer\u201d <em>The Bodygaurd<\/em> \u2014 G.W. 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The chosen TTA Student Reporters will be able to work directly with the Tommy Tune Awards Marketing Team to get an insider look at what it takes to cover an awards ceremony, as well as contend for an opportunity to cover the Jimmy\u2019s on June 24.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to these awards, the Tommy Tune Awards Program awards scholarships to graduating seniors who plan to pursue a career in the arts.<\/p>\n<p>The Tommy Tune Awards offers an opportunity for students and educators to share their creative accomplishments while instilling in young people the value of engaging in the performing arts as a lifelong pursuit.<\/p>\n<p>Every year, Houston area High Schools produce a full-length musical in order to compete in 17 categories: Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Lead, Outstanding Supporting, Outstanding Singer, Outstanding Actor, Outstanding Dancer, Honorable Mention, Outstanding Ensemble, Outstanding Technical Achievement, Outstanding Scenic Designer, Outstanding Costume Designer, Outstanding Lighting Designer, Outstanding Stage Manager, Outstanding Musical Director, Outstanding Orchestra, Outstanding Choreographer, and Outstanding Director.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the 2023-2024 school year, the adjudicators evaluated each participating school\u2019s show, focusing on each element of the production. 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