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    Thank you for your interest in the Smart's Mill Middle School Musical Production.  Please check this website again in the Fall for information about next year's production. 
     
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    About Us:  The all-volunteer direction team of Mill House Productions has been privileged to work with SMMS students for several years (and other students for many years prior to coming to Smarts)!  While we work incredibly hard to bring outstanding performances to our audiences, our primary mission and focus remains on what the students gain from participating in the complete process.  Among other things, we aim to provide an introduction to the art of musical theatre in an engaging and creative environment, to foster hard work and commitment, to build on teamwork and friendships, and to develop self-confidence and growth in each student.
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    Past Musicals: 
     
    2023 April - The Little Mermaid
    Grottosea
    eelsship
     
    2022 March/April - Matilda (take 2!)
    Show Program: 2022 Matilda Program
    photo
     
    2021
     
    2020
    Matilda
     
     
    March/April 2019 - Hairspray
    hairspray1   hairspray2

    Awards:
    Outstanding Lead Performance (Junior Division): Alexa Cuozzo as Tracy Turnblad
    Outstanding Supporting Performance (Junior Division): Sierra Bush as Motormouth Maybelle
    Outstanding Supporting Performance (Junior Division): Claire Gibson as Amber Von Tussel
    Outstanding Supporting Performance (Junior Division): Summer Schwedes as Amber Von Tussel
    Outstanding Supporting Performance (Junior Division): Dillan Vanzego as Motormouth
    Outstanding Featured Performance (Junior Division): Sara Brown as Inez Stubbs
    Ensemble (Junior Division): Hairspray (Smart’s Mill Middle School)

    Nominations:
    Outstanding Production (Junior Division): Hairspray (Smart’s Mill Middle School)
    Outstanding Lead Performance (Junior Division): Amanda Anthony as Tracy Turnblad
    Outstanding Supporting Performance (Junior Division): Claudia Hunn as Velma Von Tussel
    Outstanding Supporting Performance (Junior Division): Lanie Landavere as Velma Von Tussel
    Outstanding Supporting Performance (Junior Division): Cadence Malarkey as Penny Pingleton
    Outstanding Supporting Performance (Junior Division): Mia Sirinsky as Edna Turnblad
    Outstanding Supporting Performance (Junior Division): Rachael Giessmann as Penny Pingleton
    Outstanding Supporting Performance (Junior Division):Nick Williams as Seaweed Stubbs
    Outstanding Costume Design: Maura Cashen, Therese Cashen, Meredith Stuntz
    Outstanding Set Design: Therese Cashen, Kevin Steeprow
    Outstanding Direction: Teresa Cambetes
     
    April 2018 - The Wizard of Oz
     scarecrow    munchkinland
    13th Annual NYA Recognition (http://www.nationalyouththeatre.com/news/news_nya_awards2018_virginia.asp)
    Awards: 
    Supporting Performance (Junior Division): Ryan Bassett as Scarecrow/Hunk in The Wizard of Oz 
    Supporting Performance (Junior Division): Anthony Pellegrino as Scarecrow/Hunk in The Wizard of Oz 
    Supporting Performance (Junior Division): Mimi Wotorson as Lion/Zeke in The Wizard of Oz 
    Ensemble (Junior Division): The Wizard of Oz 
    Direction: Teresa Cambetes for The Wizard of Oz 

    Nominations: 
    Outstanding Production (Junior Division): The Wizard of Oz 
    Lead Performance (Junior Division): Alexa Cuozzo as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz 
    Lead Performance (Junior Division): Summer Schwedes as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz 
    Supporting Performance (Junior Division): Amanda Anthony as Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz 
    Supporting Performance (Junior Division): Josie Binkley as Glinda in The Wizard of Oz 
    Supporting Performance (Junior Division): Mia Sirinsky as Lion/Zeke in The Wizard of Oz 
    Supporting Performance (Junior Division): Haley Whiles as Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz 
    Costume Design: The Wizard of Oz 
    Set Design: Therese Cashen, Maura Cashen and Meredith Stuntz for The Wizard of Oz 
     
    March 2017 - Addams Family 
    AF1  AF2
    The National Youth Arts (NYA) Twelfth Annual Awards: 
    Nomination Outstanding Production (Junior Division): The Addams Family
    Nomination Lead Actor (Junior Division): Anthony Pellegrino as Gomez in The Addams Family
    Nomination Lead Actress (Junior Division): April Anthony as Morticia in The Addams Family
    Nomination Lead Actress (Junior Division): Ella Nassauer as Wednesday in The Addams Family
    Nomination Supporting Actress (Junior Division): Josie Binkley as Pugsley in The Addams Family
    Nomination Supporting Actress (Junior Division): Anastasia Cesarz as Fester in The Addams Family
    Nomination Featured Actress (Junior Division): Isabela Pojeta as Grandma in The Addams Family
    Nomination Choreography: Lisa Pellegrino for The Addams Family
    Nomination Direction: Teresa Cambetes for The Addams Family
    WINNER Lead Actor (Junior Division): Riley Steinkirchner as Gomez in The Addams Family
    WINNER Lead Actress (Junior Division): Brigid Pellicano as Wednesday in The Addams Family
    WINNER Lead Actress (Junior Division): Stephanie Reed as Morticia in The Addams Family
    WINNER Supporting Actor (Junior Division): Patrick Hensley as Fester in The Addams Family
    WINNER Supporting Actor (Junior Division) Cooper Josties as Lucas in The Addams Family
    WINNER Supporting Actress (Junior Division): Ellie Mazer as Alice in The Addams Family
    WINNER Supporting Actress (Junior Division): Olivia Prevost as Alice in The Addams Family
    WINNER Ensemble (Junior Division): The Addams Family
    WINNER Costume Design: Therese Cashen and Maura Cashen for The Addams Family
     
    April 2016 - Shrek The Musical
    Fairytale    Duloc
    The National Youth Arts (NYA) Eleventh Annual Awards
    Nomination Outstanding Production (Junior Division): Shrek the Musical
    Nomination Lead Actor (Junior Division): Sam Barthel as Donkey in Shrek the Musical
    Nomination Lead Actor (Junior Division): Riley Steinkirchner as Shrek in Shrek the Musical
    Nomination Lead Actress (Junior Division): Faith Jordan as Donkey in Shrek the Musical
    Nomination Supporting Actor (Junior Division): Anthony Pellegrino as Lord Farquaad in Shrek the Musical
    Nomination Set Design: Therese Cashen and Maura Cashen for Shrek the Musical
    WINNER Ensemble (Junior Division): Shrek the Musical
    WINNER Lead Actor (Junior Division): JJ Hensley as Shrek in Shrek the Musical
    WINNER Lead Actress (Junior Division): Anna Kasun as Fiona in Shrek the Musical
    WINNER Lead Actress (Junior Division): Ellie Mazer as Fiona in Shrek the Musical
    WINNER Supporting Actor (Junior Division): Chase Goodrum as Lord Farquaad in Shrek the Musical
    WINNER Costume Design: Therese Cashen and Maura Cashen for Shrek the Musical
    WINNER Direction: Teresa Cambetes for Shrek the Musical 
     
    March 2015 - Annie 
     Annie 1   Annie 2
    The National Youth Arts (NYA) Tenth Annual Award (Eastern Region Matinee)
    Nomination Outstanding Lead Actor (Jr. Division): ANDREW OTCHERE as Oliver Warbucks in Annie
    Nomination Outstanding Lead Actress (Jr. Division):  MEGAN GIBSON as Annie in Annie
    Nomination Outstanding Choreography:  Lisa Pellegrino for Annie
    Nomination Outstanding Direction:  Teresa Cambetes for Annie
    WINNER Outstanding Supporting Actress (Jr. Division):  MOLLY KLEMM as Miss Hannigan in Annie
    WINNER Outstanding Ensemble:  ANNIE
      
    March 2014 - Grease!

     (school edition)

     
    TBirds Cast A  Pink Ladies Cast A
     
     
    March 2013 - Willy Wonka, Jr!
    Oompas  ticket winners
     
    April 2012 - Beauty and the Beast, Jr!
    Belle and Beast   Silly Girls
     
    May 2011 - Mulan, Jr! 
     Mulan 1   Mulan 2
     
    April 2010 - Once On This Island, Jr!
    Once 1    Once 2
    April 2009 - Seussical, Jr!
    Seusical 1  Seusical 2
    April 2008 - Fiddler On The Roof, Jr! 
    Fiddler 1
     
     
    2007  Guys and Dolls
    2006   Music Man
    2005   Annie
     
     
     
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    October 2022
    Smart’s Mill / Mill House Productions School Play 2023

    Hello Students and Families-

    We are looking forward to taking the stage again this spring with our production of THE LITTLE MERMAID on April 13, 14 and 15, 2023!  

    The program format will be essentially the same as last year.  Please carefully consider the following important items before signing up for an audition:

    1.       the cast size will be limited
    2.       the crew size will be limited
    3.       we will hold regular rehearsals on Saturdays  (as well as weekdays)
    4.       there will be no grace for missed rehearsals, being unprepared, or being unmasked (if required)
    5.       if the need presents itself, all cast/crew must follow production mask-wearing guidelines at all times (non-negotiable)  

    Audition Forms must be completed by 11:00 pm on Sunday, October 23.  No late forms will be accepted.  Crew information and application will be available in January.  

     
Last Modified on September 17, 2023