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Providence’s Beauty & The Beast Applause Award Nominations Announced

Last month’s presentation of Disney’s Beauty and The Beast truly was a performance to remember. All of the students did an amazing job showcasing their talent to a record-breaking audience. From the start of the show with “Belle” to “Gaston” and the invitation to “Be Our Guest” followed by the inspirational “Beauty & The Beast” each and every performance was fantastic. We are so grateful to everyone who played a role in this amazing performance, Mr. Giddens, the Fine Arts faculty & staff, and the parent supporters and sponsors who made this special show possible.

Applause Awards

For the first time, Providence’s performance of Disney’s Beauty and The Beast was adjudicated by the Applause Awards. The applause awards recognizes everyone from set and costume designers to lead actors and actresses, the Applause Awards is a true celebration of all things musical theater. Honoring excellence in high school productions is just the beginning. This program also advocates for the importance of the arts by creating access for students and schools in our community. Every year thousands of dollars in scholarship money is awarded to students across the state. This year’s annual musical was nominated in several categories. Congratulations to all those who were recognized and nominated.

Nominations

OUTSTANDING YOUNG PERFORMER nominated for Applause Awards:

Marco Hassan (Chip)

OUTSTANDING SINGER, ACTOR, DANCER, Nominated for applause award:

Merrick Evans- (Cogsworth) (actor)

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING PERFORMER Nominated for an Applause Award:

Merrick Evans (Cogsworth)

Jackson Adeeb (Maurice)

OUTSTANDING LEAD PERFORMERS Nominated for Applause Awards:

Missy Soud (Belle)- Singer, Dancer

Elizabeth Nativi (Lefou)- not mentioned

Jeremy Rice (Lumiere)- Actor

Trey Murphy (Gaston) – Singer

OUTSTANDING SET DESIGN Nominated for Applause Award

Recognitions

OUTSTANDING YOUNG PERFORMER
Marco Hassan (Chip)

OUTSTANDING SINGER, ACTOR, DANCER
Merrick Evans (Cogsworth)

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING PERFORMERS:
Merrick Evans (Cogsworth)
Jackson Adeeb (Maurice)

OUTSTANDING LEAD PERFORMERS:
Spencer Maerkly (Beast)
Trey Murphy (Gaston)
Jeremy Rice (Lumiere)
Elizabeth Nativi (Lefou)
Missy Soud (Belle)
Elliana Cooper (Mrs. Potts)

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