The City of Fairfax Schools proudly congratulates the Fairfax HS FX Players of Fairfax High School for receiving eleven CAPPIES nominations for their fall production of Much Ado About Nothing.
The CAPPIES (Critics and Awards Program for High School Theatre) are one of the region’s most prestigious honors for high school performing arts. Student critics from across the DMV attend and review performances throughout the school year, and top nominees are celebrated at an annual awards gala in June at the Kennedy Center.
Fairfax High School’s CAPPIES nominations include:
- Marketing and Publicity: Kat Pascual, Libby Hansen, Olive Webster, Devin Linthicum
- Stage Management: Raymond Walker, Izzy Manicone, Amber Zhu
- Stage Crew: Gabe Acquavella, Jordi Tyler, and the Messina Resort Staff
- Ensemble in a Play: Dogberry’s Watch
- Featured Actor in a Female Role in a Play: Marli Palchik
- Comic Actor in a Male Role in a Play: Mauro Manganello
- Supporting Actor in a Female Role in a Play: Kathryn Whitis
- Supporting Actor in a Male Role in a Play: Nate Wheeler Smith
- Lead Actor in a Female Role in a Play: Kat Pascual
- Lead Actor in a Male Role in a Play: Isaac Frenza
- Play: Much Ado About Nothing, Fairfax High School
School Board Chair Carolyn Pitches shared her admiration, saying, “The FX Players continue to impress with their talent, teamwork, and professionalism. These CAPPIES nominations are a testament to their dedication and passion for the arts. We are so proud of the entire cast, crew, and production team for representing Fairfax City Schools with excellence. We can’t wait to see their performance at the Kennedy Center next month.”