Round Rock ISD Fine Arts is proud to share an amazing amount of nominations in a number of categories for the 2024 Heller Awards for Young Artists (HAYA) for our recent high school musicals presented by Cedar Ridge High School, McNeil High School, Round Rock High School, and Westwood High School.
Imagine Austin’s version of the Tony Awards – only more impactful! The Heller Awards for Young Artists boosts visibility for high school musical theatre programs and generates an event that builds community, while celebrating the hard work and talent of thousands of students and teachers in the Greater Austin area.
Participating schools come together as we pay tribute to the value of arts education in our community. Through award recognition, exclusive master classes, hands-on training with industry professionals, critical evaluations with constructive feedback, scholarships, program grants, and community-wide awareness, the HAYAs celebrate, elevate, and expand musical theatre and the arts in our schools, our community, and our lives.
The program will be held at The Long Center on April 17, 2024
2024 Heller Awards Nominations for Round Rock ISD
Cedar Ridge High School / Mary Poppins
Best Featured Performer Alexis Winston (in the role of Mrs.Brill)
Best Choreography
Best Costume Design
Best Direction
Best Ensemble
Best Musical Direction
McNeil High School / Legally Blonde The Musical
Best Supporting Performer (Female) –Jesse Pena
Best Supporting Performer (Male) – Andy Quarnaccio
Student Lighting Design – Gabe Glinski
Student Stage Management – Alex Ohlenburger
Round Rock High School / Sweeney Todd; School Edition
Best Choreography (student Reid O’Connell)
Best Lighting Design
Best Technical Execution
Best Supporting Performer (Male) – Joseph Gallegos (in the role of Judge Turpin)
Best Supporting Performer (Male) – Ryan Crosby (in the role of Toby)
Best Lead Performer (Female) – Ava Moak (in the role of Mrs. Lovett)
Best Lead Performer (Male) – Chris Ramshaw (in the role of Sweeney Todd)
Best Ensemble
Best Direction
Best Production
Westwood High School / Mean Girls
Best Direction
Best Supporting Performer (Female) – Vivian Toney
Best Supporting Performer (Male) – Elliott Richards
Best Featured Performer (Ensemble) – Kyra Jackson
Student Achievement in Design
Student Achievement in Marketing
Student Achievement in Stage Management