Musical Production / Overview

Smart's Mill Middle School and Mill House Productions



3/17/2020:
Hi Matilda Fans! With the original performance dates approaching and no new dates determined as of yet (and several people asking about ticket refunds), we have decided to process refunds through the TicketLeap service. You will receive an email from them, and can expect a refund to your account within the next week or so.

Still hopeful... stay tuned!

“She believed she could so she did.” - Roald Dahl, Matilda
3/13/2020: Update: All of the Matilda performances have been postponed until after spring break. Due the evolving nature of this situation, new performance dates have not been determined at this time. Both the production team and the school administrators are fully committed to seeing all of the student’s hard work come to fruition! We will stage these performances as soon as it is prudent and possible to do so. Thank you, as always, for your unwavering support!

3/12/2020: With the closing and canceling of LCPS classes and activities, there will be no rehearsal until further notice. At this time, there is no additional information about the performance dates, but information will be disseminated as soon as possible. This is an unfortunate and unprecedented situation, but we will certainly work and do our best to ensure that the show will go on!

COMING SOON ....

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Please see the links to the left for additional information.

Email SMSchoolPlay@aol.com with questions.

(Webmaster: Please do not remove these pages. Contact SMSchoolPlay@aol.com with any questions. Thanks!)

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See the links to the left for more information.

Please email SMSchoolPlay@aol.com with any questions.

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:

March/April 2019 - Hairspray



The 14th Annual NYA Awards has recognized the outstanding work of the Smart's Mill Cast and Crew of Hairspray! Please see the nonminations and winners below. The Awards Ceremony is being held at Belmont Ridge Middle School on Sunday, August 18 at 7:00 pm.  There is a ticket form located at http://www.nationalyouththeatre.com/news/news_nya_awards2019_rsvp_virginia.asp . All award winners and nominees get 1 free ticket for themselves (this year, this includes all cast as they were winners in the Outstanding Ensemble category). Additional tickets are $20/each.  Email TBCashen@aol.com if you have any questions.

14th Annual NYA Recognition (http://www.nationalyouththeatre.com/news/news_nya_awards2019_virginia.asp#awards)

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



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

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

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



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)

March 2013 - Willy Wonka, Jr!

April 2012 - Beauty and the Beast, Jr!



May 2011 - Mulan, Jr!



April 2010 - Once On This Island, Jr!



April 2009 - Seussical, Jr!

April 2008 - Fiddler On The Roof, Jr!

and many, many more!!

About Us: The 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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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.

(Webmaster: Please do not remove these pages. Contact SMSchoolPlay@aol.com with any questions. Thanks!)

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