2009-10 Annual Report Magazine.pdf - Pope John Paul II High School

School Highlights
Drama
Thespian Accolades
Artistic Director Vincent Castellano directed two
productions last year – Damn Yankees in the fall and
Jekyll and Hyde The Musical in the spring. The spring
musical was entered into the Cappies (Critics and
Awards Program) competition where Pope received
Cappies nominations in four categories.
Our nominees were Giuseppe Barioli as Male
Vocalist; Kristen McClave as Female Vocalist; Celine
Boccia and Samantha Gentile for Props and Effects;
and “The Confrontation” performed by Giuseppe
Barioli as Best Song.
Additionally, Stephanie LoVerde (Lynn University)
and Hogan Seidel (Emerson College) received the
Commendee Award for Outstanding Achievement in
High School Theater, while Stephanie Suau was
similarly recognized for her contributions as a lead
critic for the Cappies.
In thespian competitions, Nick Rapuano won the
Critic’s Choice award at District for his performance
of “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You”. At the same
competition, Superior ratings were earned by Alana
Miller and Nicolas Aquino for their solo musicals;
Rebecca Tiufekchiev (University of Florida) and
Cassandra Aguililla for their monologues; and,
Jessica Aquino (Nova Southeastern University) and
Nicolas Aquino for a duet musical. Pope students
also captured 15 Excellent ratings at District.
Kathryn Dudeck leads the chorus in Jekyll and Hyde The Musical.
10 PJPII ■ Annual Report 2010
Nick Rapuano and Stephanie LoVerde in Damn Yankees.
Later in the year, our students performed well at the
State Thespian competition in Tampa. Alana Miller
earned a Superior rating for her solo musical. Straight
Excellence ratings went to Cassandra Aguililla,
Jessica Aquino, Nicolas Aquino and Nick Rapuano.
Rebecca Tiufekchiev came away with an Excellent
rating.
Artistic Director Vincent Castellano
praising the cast of Damn Yankees.