Teeny Awards Ceremony 2023

East End Arts & Humanities Council Inc. will present the 21st Annual Teeny Awards on Sunday, June 11, at 3 p.m. at Longwood High School.

The 2023 Teeny Awards is a public ceremony with a live red-carpet event at 1 p.m. The awards ceremony features presenters, student and professional performers and select guests. Hosted by 106.1 BLI radio host, Ally Ali, the event will feature esteemed individuals from the theater community on the East End honoring the winners and performances by schools and students from the 2022-2023 show season with an opening number choreographed by choreographer Anita Boyer. At the awards ceremony, students will receive awards in traditional play and musical categories as well as categories for outstanding performer, choreography and poster design.

The 2023 participating schools include: Bellport High School, Bridgehampton High School, Center Moriches High School, East Hampton High School, Greenport High School, Hampton Bays High School, Longwood High School, Mattituck High School, Mount Sinai High School, Miller Place High School, Newfield High School, Patchogue-Medford High School, Pierson High School (Sag Harbor), Riverhead High School, Rocky Point High School, Sachem East High School, Sachem High School North, Shelter Island High School, Southampton High School, Southold High School, Westhampton Beach High School, and William Floyd High School.

The Teeny Awards is a high school theater recognition program, founded and run by East End Arts since 2002. Tickets for the ceremony will be $15 in advance at our.show/teenyawards. The cost will be $20 at the door. Longwood High School is at 100 County Route 24, Middle Island. Visit eastendarts.org for details.

Lead Role in a Play: Keira Ballan in the role of Chris Gorman in “Rumors” at Bellport High School; Quinn Bruer in the role of Max/Cecil Haversham/Arthur the Gardener in “The Play That Goes Wrong” at Southold High School; Savannah Butler in the role of Whitley Whitiker in “The Awesome 80s Prom” at Sachem East High School; Jordan Chirivas in the role of Josephine "Jo" March in "Little Women" at Rocky Point High School; Jacquelyn Conlon in the role of Miranda in “The Tempest” at Longwood High School; Bela Gogiashvili in the role of Christine/Inspector Carter in “The Play That Goes Wrong” at Southold High School; Olivia Hutchinson in the role of Helena in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at Mount Sinai High School; Jocelyn Kaelin in the role of Rachel/Mary Colleymore in “The Play That Goes Wrong” at Southold High School; Sarah Kapon in the role of Sam in "Mutually Assured Destruction" at Bridgehampton High School; Chloe Lucyk in the role of Mrs. Ethel P. Savage in “The Curious Savage” at Pierson High School; Avery McCleland in the role of Andrea in "Mutually Assured Destruction" at Bridgehampton High School; Aidan Passaro in the role of Nick Bottom in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at Mount Sinai High School; Mia Pazera in the role of Maggie Cutler in “The Man Who Came to Dinner” at Westhampton Beach High School; Christian Pensa in the role of Wadsworth in “Clue” at Hampton Bays High School; Leah Romero in the role of Robin Goodfellow Puck in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at Mount Sinai High School; Jennifer Sandusky in the role of Meg March in "Little Women" at Rocky Point High School; Kai Schiera in the role of Martin Vanderhof (Grandpa) in “You Can’t Take it With You” at Miller Place High School; Neo Simmons in the role of Tim in "Mutually Assured Destruction" at Bridgehampton High School; Madison Stucchio in the role of Lysander in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at Mount Sinai High School; Alexander Yagud-Wolek in the role of Fred Gayley in “Miracle on 34th Street” at Newfield High School.

Supporting Role in a Play: Maya Alexander in the role of Aunt March in "Little Women" at Rocky Point High School; Alexa Allan in the role of Cookie Cusack in “Rumors” at Bellport High School; Derek Bergmann in the role of Laurie in "Little Women" at Rocky Point High School; Sean Campbell in the role of Granville Sawyer in “Miracle on 34th Street” at Newfield High School; Natalie Cervenka in the role of Essie Carmichael in “You Can’t Take it With You” at Miller Place High School; Bryan Henry in the role of Dennis/Perkins the Butler in “The Play That Goes Wrong” at Southold High School; Anderson Hipp in the role of Banjo in “The Man Who Came to Dinner” at Westhampton Beach High School; Jackie Iulo in the role of Lily Belle in “The Curious Savage” at Pierson High School; Carter Kleinsmith in the role of Dr. Emmett in “The Curious Savage” at Pierson High School; Michaela Lynch in the role of Annie in “The Play That Goes Wrong” at Southold High School; Jules Mast in the role of Macy in “Miracle on 34th Street” at Newfield High School; Naomi Mraz in the role of Sandra/Florence Colleymore in “The Play That Goes Wrong” at Southold High School; Meghan Pomroy in the role of Beverly Carlton in “The Man Who Came to Dinner” at Westhampton Beach High School; Violet Rand in the role of Taylor in “The Play That Goes Wrong” at Southold High School; Brook Tate in the role of Justine Worthington in “The Plot, like Gravy Thickens” at Sachem North High School; Myra Tracy in the role of Fairy May in “The Curious Savage” at Pierson High School; Claire Wagner in the role of Madame Kolenkhov in “You Can’t Take it With You” at Miller Place High School; Aidan Wilson in the role of Doctor Pierce in “Miracle on 34th Street” at Newfield High School; Sarah Zarzycki in the role of Marmee March in "Little Women" at Rocky Point High School; Tristan Zugmeyer in the role of Johnathan/Charles Haversham in “The Play That Goes Wrong” at Southold High School.

Lead Role in a Musical, Comedy: Amaia Astorr in the role of Morticia Adams in “The Addams Family” at East Hampton High School; Keira Ballan in the role of Morticia Adams in “The Addams Family” at Bellport High School; Quinn Bruer in the role of Buddy in “Elf” at Southold High School; Ava Catania in the role of Olive Ostrovsky in “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at Mattituck High School; John Ellis in the role of Barry Glickman in “The Prom” at Riverhead High School; Olivia Meyer in the role of Audrey in “Little Shop of Horrors” at Riverhead High School; Anastasia (Ethan) Moraitakis in the role of Lady of the Lake in “Spamalot” at Patchogue-Medford High School; Elliot Richards in the role of King Arthur in “Spamalot” at Patchogue-Medford High School; Zoe Richardson in the role of Crazy Marie/Fairy in "Cinderella" at Pierson High School; Jadiel Rodriguez in the role of Gomez Addams in “The Addams Family” at East Hampton High School; Avery Rubino in the role of Dee Dee Allen in “The Prom” at Riverhead High School; Ava Sidik in the role of Emma Nolan in “The Prom” at Riverhead High School

Lead Role in a Musical, Drama or Jukebox/Revue: Ronan Brady in the role of Max Detweiler in “The Sound of Music” at Southampton High School; Isabella Cannone in the role of Katherine in “Newsies” at Longwood High School; Sophia Costanzo in the role of Belle in “Beauty & the Beast” at Sachem North High School; Kaylee Dalian in the role of Donna Sheridan in “Mamma Mia” at Westhampton Beach High School; Michael Gallagher in the role of Jack Kelly in “Newsies” at Longwood High School; Sophia Montesanto in the role of Natalie Haller in “All Shook Up” at Center Moriches High School; Nellie Nicolova in the role of Donna Sheridan in “Mamma Mia” at Hampton Bays High School; Mia Pazera in the role of Sophie Sheridan in “Mamma Mia” at Westhampton Beach High School; Dhivya Sampath in the role of Mother Abbess in “The Sound of Music” at Southampton High School; Kai Schiera in the role of Dmitry in “Anastasia” at Miller Place High School; Carly Shurbet in the role of Anya/Anastasia in “Anastasia” at Miller Place High School; Emma Suhr in the role of Maria Rainer in “The Sound of Music” at Southampton High School/

Supporting Role in a Musical Comedy: Kieran Conlon in the role of Fester Addams in “The Addams Family” at East Hampton High School; Ally Cottrell in the role of Lord Pinkleton in "Cinderella" at Pierson High School; Bela Gogiashvili in the role of Jovie in “Elf” at Southold High School; Jayda Hubbard in the role of Frenchy in “Grease” at Greenport High School; Olivia Hutchinson in the role of Gertrude McFuzz in “Seussical” at Mount Sinai High School; Cheyanne Metzger in the role of Ronette in “Little Shop of Horrors” & in the role of Angie Dickinson in “The Prom” at Riverhead High School; Violet Rand in the role of Emily Hobbs in “Elf” at Southold High School; Brianna Rivas in the role of Marty in “Grease” at Greenport High School; Leah Romero in the role of Mayzie LaBird in “Seussical” at Mount Sinai High School; Avery Rubino in the role of Crystal in “Little Shop of Horrors” at Riverhead High School; Cameron Stanton in the role of Rizzo in “Grease” at Greenport High School; Alexander Yagud-Wolek in the role of Williard Hewitt in “Footloose” at Newfield High School.

Supporting Role in a Musical, Drama or Jukebox/Revue: Nicholas Aspris in the role of Lumiere in “Beauty & the Beast” at Sachem North High School; Alexa Bahamondes in the role of Rosie Mulligan in “Mamma Mia” at Hampton Bays High School; Jacquelyn Conlon in the role of Medda Larkin in “Newsies” at Longwood High School; Julianne Donohue in the role of Lilly Malevsky-Malevitch in “Anastasia” at Miller Place High School; Jay Greengold in the role of Gaston in “Beauty & the Beast” at Sachem North High School; Anderson Hipp in the role of Bill Austin in “Mamma Mia” at Westhampton Beach High School; Paige Mansfield in the role of Miss Sandra in “All Shook Up” at Center Moriches High School; Gregory Marino in the role of Vlad Popov in “Anastasia” at Miller Place High School; Grace Marrin in the role of Lorraine in “All Shook Up” at Center Moriches High School; Lucas McGuire in the role of Gleb Vaganov in “Anastasia” at Miller Place High School; Brady Schultz in the role of Sky in “Mamma Mia” at Westhampton Beach High School; Brook Tate in the role of Mrs. Potts in “Beauty & the Beast” at Sachem North High School.

Outstanding Student Choreograpy: Isabella Cannone for “I Never Planned on You/Don’t Come-a Knocking,” “King of New York,” and “Seize the Day” Dance Break from “Newsies” at Longwood High School; Savannah Corwin-Hall, Jayda Hubbard and Brianna Rivas for “Freddy My Love” from “Grease” at Greenport High School; Savannah Corwin-Hall, Ayania Smith and Brianna Rivas for “Those Magic Changes” from “Grease” at Greenport High School; Julianne Donohue for “Anastasia” Choreography at Miller Place High School; Maya Hassan for “The Addams Family” Choreography at Bellport High School; Erin Hubbard for “Da-Doo” from “Little Shop of Horrors” at Riverhead High School; Olivia Hutchinson & Leah Romero for “Green Eggs and Ham” from “Seussical” at Mount Sinai High School; Avery Rubino for “Little Shop of Horrors” and “The Prom” Choreography at Riverhead High School; Avery Rubino & Kelsey Saladino for “Tonight Belongs to Us” from “The Prom” at Riverhead High School; Kelsey Saladino for “Zazz” & “Bows” from “The Prom” at Riverhead High School; Ayania Smith & Brianna Rivas for “Summer Nights” from “Grease” at Greenport High School; Sarah Tedesco for “Super Trouper” from “Mamma Mia” at Westhampton Beach High School.

Outstanding Performer in a Musical: Brynne Ballan in the role of Grandma Addams in “The Addams Family” at Bellport High School; Lillian Garcia in the role of Clerk/Featured Dancer in “The Prom” at Riverhead High School; Jack Grable in the role of Benny Southstreet in “Guys and Dolls” at Rocky Point High School; Kenneth Harkin in the role of Doctor/Rudolpho in “Matilda” at William Floyd High School; Daniel Hernandez in the role of Pepper in “Mamma Mia” at Shelter Island High School; Jocelyn Kaelin in the role of Deb in “Elf” at Southold High School; Xanthi Lazarakis in the role of Sister Sophia in “The Sound of Music” at Southampton High School; Maya Leathers in the role of Ballerina Ancestor in “The Addams Family” at East Hampton High School; Esteban Montoya in the role of Pepper in “Mamma Mia” at Hampton Bays High School; Nicole Seitz in the role of Grandma Addams in “The Addams Family” at East Hampton High School; Alex Sfyroeras in the role of Pepper in “Mamma Mia” at Westhampton Beach High School; Camryn Trant in the role of Mitch Mahoney/Olive’s Mom in “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at Mattituck High School.

Outstanding Perfomer in a Play: Morgan DeVerna in the role of Harriet Stanley in “The Man Who Came to Dinner” at Westhampton Beach High School; Emma Haberstroh in “Miracle on 34th Street” at Newfield High School; Bea O’Connor in the role of Miss Preen in Stanley in “The Man Who Came to Dinner” at Westhampton Beach High School; Meghan Pomroy in the role of Professor Metz in “The Man Who Came to Dinner” at Westhampton Beach High School; Natalie Ponter in the role of Officer Welch in “Rumors” at Bellport High School; Vienna Sigismondi in the role of Grand Duchess Olga Katrina in “You Can’t Take it With You” at Miller Place High School.

Outstanding Poster Design: Savanah Butler for “Footloose” at Sachem East High School; Chris Greene for “The Plot Like Gravy Thickens” at Sachem North High School; Bennie Japa Auquilla for “Little Shop of Horrors” at Riverhead High School; Natalie Kelly for “Clue” at Rocky Point High School; Natalie Kelly for “Guys and Dolls” at Rocky Point High School; Natalie Kelly for “Little Women” at Rocky Point High School; Payton Kurosz for “Matilda” at William Floyd High School; Emma Rosequist for “Anastasia” at Miller Place High School; Kelsey Saladino for “The Prom” at Riverhead High School; Lili Telvi for “The Sound of Music” at Southampton High School; Wyeth Zeff for “Cinderella” at Pierson High School; Sofia Zhiminaicela for “Mamma Mia” at Westhampton Beach High School.

Judges Choice (tie): “Jailhouse Rock” from “All Shook Up” at Center Moriches High School; Entire Show: “The Play That Goes Wrong” at Southold High School.