On Sunday, June 5, East End Arts & Humanities Council Inc. presented the 20th Annual Teeny Awards at Riverhead High School. Hosted by former Teeny Awards coordinator and dancer and choreographer Anita Boyer, the event featured performances by students from the 2021-2022 season.
The Teenys honor high school theater productions across the region and the 2022 participating schools were: Bellport 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, 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, and Westhampton Beach High School.
Lead Female in a Play (TIE):
Samantha Cavorti in the role of Penny Sycamore in “You Can’t Take it With You” at Longwood
Zoe Richardson in the role of Trish in “One Stoplight Town” at Pierson
Lead Male in a Play:
Adam Pollizotto in the role of Prince Charming in “Game of Tiaras” at Sachem North
Supporting Female in a Play:
Jacquelyn Conlon in the role of Essie Carmichael in “You Can’t Take it With You” at Longwood
Supporting Male in a Play:
Everett McMahon in the role of Melvin in “One Stoplight Town” at Pierson
Lead Female in a Musical:
Victoria Mena in the role of Velma Kelly in “Chicago” at Mount Sinai
Lead Male in a Musical:
Jacob Schiavone in the role of SpongeBob SquarePants in “The SpongeBob Musical” at Riverhead
Supporting Female in a Musical:
Dakota Quackenbush in the role of Rusty in “Footloose” at East Hampton
Supporting Male in a Musical:
Joseph Podlas in the role of Squidward in “The SpongeBob Musical” at Riverhead
Outstanding Performer in a Play or Musical (TIE):
Anika Petruccelli in the role of Wendy Jo in “Footloose” at East Hampton
Cheyanne Metzger in the role of Frieda in “A Bronx Tale” at Riverhead
Outstanding Choreography:
Avery Rubino & Joseph Podlas for “I’m Not a Loser” Tap Dance from “The SpongeBob Musical” at Riverhead
Outstanding Poster Design:
Alexa Feeney for “Chicago” at Southold
Long Island Musical Theatre Festival Scholarship Recipient:
Jasmine Recova in the role of Jetsam in “The Little Mermaid” at Newfield