On the evening of June 2, the annual “Lucy Awards” ceremonies were conducted in the Lucy Hurlin Theatre.
During this event, ConVal’s chapter of the International Thespian Society, the Educational Theatre Association’s student honorary organization, traditionally welcomes new members to its ranks, recognizes existing members for their continued contributions to the craft, and gives props and kudos for achievements during stage performances, tech, and costume design the previous year.
The following students were newly inducted this year:
- Samantha George – 2 star
- Riley Bemont – 3 star
- Nick Batty – 4 Star
- Luke Wilson – 10 Star Honor
- Jason Frank – 10 Star Honor
- Eve Pierce – 7 Star
- Alex Williams – 1 Star
- Mickey Maguire, Jr – 4 Star
- Anna McGuiness – Inductee
- Becket Gourlay – 8 Star honor
- Hunter Anderson – 1 Star
Designated as Honor Thespians were:
- Thayer Taft – 7 Star Honor
- Eve Pierce – 7 Star Honor
- Becket Gourlay – 8 Star Honor
- Jason Frank – 10 Star Honor
- Luke Wilson – 10 Star Honor
- Josh Curran – 10 Star Honor*
- Mya Poluchov – 10 Star Honor
These students achieved the status of National Honor Thespians:
- Lauren LeBritton (12 stars)*
- Emma Canty-Carrel – National Honor Thespian (12 stars)*
- Haley Spitzfaden – National Honor Thespian (11 stars)*
- Ryan Hoiriis – National Honor Thespian (11 Star)
- Michael Zrzavy – National Honor Thespian (11 stars)
Recognized as International Honor Thespians were:
- Kaylin Krslovic – International Honor Thespian (2015)*
- Madeline Ciocci – International Honor Thespian
- Haley Spitzfaden – International Honor Thespian
These seniors earned Honor Stoles for graduation:
- Hunter Anderson
- Emma Canty-Carrel
- Madeline Ciocci
- Josh Curran
- Maggie Forrest
- Kaylin Krslovic
- Lauren LeBritton
- Mickey Maguire, Jr.
- Patrick Sherlock
- Haley Spitzfaden
- Thayer Taft
- Alex Williams
In addition, the following were recognized with Lucy Awards:
- Best Onstage Chemistry – Ryan Hoiriis & Patrick Sherlock, Picasso and Einstein in Picasso at the Lapin Agile
- Best Offstage Chemistry – Ryan Hoiriis & Haley Spitzfaden
- Most Likely To Be On Their Phone – Jason Frank
- Rising Star – Riley Bemont, Detective Sergeant Trotter in The Mousetrap
- Best Costume Design – Nick Batty in The Mousetrap
- Best Set – Bruce Dodge in The Mousetrap
- Best One-Liner – “Maybe that’s why she looks so tired.” -Madeline Ciocci, Irene Roth in Crazy for You
- Best Tech – Michael Zrzavy and Mickey Maguire in The Mousetrap
- Best Monologue/Speech – Thayer Taft, “Paintings You Can’t Sell,” Sagot in Picasso at the Lapin Agile
- Unsung Hero – Kaylin Krslovic
- Renaissance Human – Michael Zrzavy
- Limelight Leech – Michael Zrzavy, Gaston in Picasso at the Lapin Agile
- The Charlie Chaplin Award – Luke Wilson, Schmendiman in Picasso at the Lapin Agile
- Best Supporting Actor – Michael Zrzavy, Gaston in Picasso at the Lapin Agile
- Best Supporting Actress – Madeline Ciocci, Irene Roth in Crazy for You
- Best Actor – Ryan Hoiriis, Picasso in Picasso at the Lapin Agile
- Best Actress – Haley Spitzfaden, Mollie Ralston in The Mousetrap
*Names in italics indicate students who had achieved that particular level last year but maintained or improved within that rank.