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About Us: The all-volunteer direction team of Mill House Productions has been privileged to work with SMMS students for over a decade (and other students for many years prior to coming to Smarts)! While we work incredibly hard to bring outstanding performances to our audiences, our primary mission and focus remains on what the students gain from participating in the complete process. Among other things, we aim to provide an introduction to the art of musical theatre in an engaging and creative environment, to foster hard work and commitment, to build on teamwork and friendships, and to develop self-confidence and growth in each student.
Past Musicals:
2024 April - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2023 April - The Little Mermaid
2022 March/April - Matilda (take 2!)
Show Program: 2022 Matilda Program
2021
2020
March/April 2019 - Hairspray
14th Annual NYA Recognition (http://www.nationalyouththeatre.com/news/news_nya_awards2019_virginia.asp#awards)
Awards:
Outstanding Lead Performance (Junior Division): Alexa Cuozzo as Tracy Turnblad
Outstanding Supporting Performance (Junior Division): Sierra Bush as Motormouth Maybelle
Outstanding Supporting Performance (Junior Division): Claire Gibson as Amber Von Tussel
Outstanding Supporting Performance (Junior Division): Summer Schwedes as Amber Von Tussel
Outstanding Supporting Performance (Junior Division): Dillan Vanzego as Motormouth
Outstanding Featured Performance (Junior Division): Sara Brown as Inez Stubbs
Ensemble (Junior Division): Hairspray (Smart’s Mill Middle School)
Nominations:
Outstanding Production (Junior Division): Hairspray (Smart’s Mill Middle School)
Outstanding Lead Performance (Junior Division): Amanda Anthony as Tracy Turnblad
Outstanding Supporting Performance (Junior Division): Claudia Hunn as Velma Von Tussel
Outstanding Supporting Performance (Junior Division): Lanie Landavere as Velma Von Tussel
Outstanding Supporting Performance (Junior Division): Cadence Malarkey as Penny Pingleton
Outstanding Supporting Performance (Junior Division): Mia Sirinsky as Edna Turnblad
Outstanding Supporting Performance (Junior Division): Rachael Giessmann as Penny Pingleton
Outstanding Supporting Performance (Junior Division):Nick Williams as Seaweed Stubbs
Outstanding Costume Design: Maura Cashen, Therese Cashen, Meredith Stuntz
Outstanding Set Design: Therese Cashen, Kevin Steeprow
Outstanding Direction: Teresa Cambetes
April 2018 - The Wizard of Oz
13th Annual NYA Recognition (http://www.nationalyouththeatre.com/news/news_nya_awards2018_virginia.asp
Awards:
Supporting Performance (Junior Division): Ryan Bassett as Scarecrow/Hunk in The Wizard of Oz
Supporting Performance (Junior Division): Anthony Pellegrino as Scarecrow/Hunk in The Wizard of Oz
Supporting Performance (Junior Division): Mimi Wotorson as Lion/Zeke in The Wizard of Oz
Ensemble (Junior Division): The Wizard of Oz
Direction: Teresa Cambetes for The Wizard of Oz
Nominations:
Outstanding Production (Junior Division): The Wizard of Oz
Lead Performance (Junior Division): Alexa Cuozzo as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz
Lead Performance (Junior Division): Summer Schwedes as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz
Supporting Performance (Junior Division): Amanda Anthony as Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz
Supporting Performance (Junior Division): Josie Binkley as Glinda in The Wizard of Oz
Supporting Performance (Junior Division): Mia Sirinsky as Lion/Zeke in The Wizard of Oz
Supporting Performance (Junior Division): Haley Whiles as Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz
Costume Design: The Wizard of Oz
Set Design: Therese Cashen, Maura Cashen and Meredith Stuntz for The Wizard of Oz
March 2017 - Addams Family
The National Youth Arts (NYA) Twelfth Annual Awards:
Nomination Outstanding Production (Junior Division): The Addams Family
Nomination Lead Actor (Junior Division): Anthony Pellegrino as Gomez in The Addams Family
Nomination Lead Actress (Junior Division): April Anthony as Morticia in The Addams Family
Nomination Lead Actress (Junior Division): Ella Nassauer as Wednesday in The Addams Family
Nomination Supporting Actress (Junior Division): Josie Binkley as Pugsley in The Addams Family
Nomination Supporting Actress (Junior Division): Anastasia Cesarz as Fester in The Addams Family
Nomination Featured Actress (Junior Division): Isabela Pojeta as Grandma in The Addams Family
Nomination Choreography: Lisa Pellegrino for The Addams Family
Nomination Direction: Teresa Cambetes for The Addams Family
Winner Lead Actor (Junior Division): Riley Steinkirchner As Gomez In The Addams Family
Winner Lead Actress (Junior Division): Brigid Pellicano As Wednesday In The Addams Family
Winner Lead Actress (Junior Division): Stephanie Reed As Morticia In The Addams Family
Winner Supporting Actor (Junior Division): Patrick Hensley As Fester In The Addams Family
Winner Supporting Actor (Junior Division) Cooper Josties As Lucas In The Addams Family
Winner Supporting Actress (Junior Division): Ellie Mazer As Alice In The Addams Family
Winner Supporting Actress (Junior Division): Olivia Prevost As Alice In The Addams Family
Winner Ensemble (Junior Division): The Addams Family
Winner Costume Design: Therese Cashen And Maura Cashen For The Addams Family
April 2016 - Shrek The Musical
The National Youth Arts (NYA) Eleventh Annual Awards
Nomination Outstanding Production (Junior Division): Shrek the Musical
Nomination Lead Actor (Junior Division): Sam Barthel as Donkey in Shrek the Musical
Nomination Lead Actor (Junior Division): Riley Steinkirchner as Shrek in Shrek the Musical
Nomination Lead Actress (Junior Division): Faith Jordan as Donkey in Shrek the Musical
Nomination Supporting Actor (Junior Division): Anthony Pellegrino as Lord Farquaad in Shrek the Musical
Nomination Set Design: Therese Cashen and Maura Cashen for Shrek the Musical
Winner Ensemble (Junior Division): Shrek The Musical
Winner Lead Actor (Junior Division): Jj Hensley As Shrek In Shrek The Musical
Winner Lead Actress (Junior Division): Anna Kasun As Fiona In Shrek The Musical
Winner Lead Actress (Junior Division): Ellie Mazer As Fiona In Shrek The Musical
Winner Supporting Actor (Junior Division): Chase Goodrum As Lord Farquaad In Shrek The Musical
Winner Costume Design: Therese Cashen And Maura Cashen For Shrek The Musical
Winner Direction: Teresa Cambetes For Shrek The Musical
March 2015 - Annie
The National Youth Arts (NYA) Tenth Annual Award (Eastern Region Matinee)
Nomination Outstanding Lead Actor (Jr. Division): ANDREW OTCHERE as Oliver Warbucks in Annie
Nomination Outstanding Lead Actress (Jr. Division): MEGAN GIBSON as Annie in Annie
Nomination Outstanding Choreography: Lisa Pellegrino for Annie
Nomination Outstanding Direction: Teresa Cambetes for Annie
Winner Outstanding Supporting Actress (Jr. Division): Molly Klemm As Miss Hannigan In Annie
Winner Outstanding Ensemble: Annie
March 2014 - Grease! (school edition)
March 2013 - Willy Wonka, Jr!
April 2012 - Beauty and the Beast, Jr!
May 2011 - Mulan, Jr!
April 2010 - Once On This Island, Jr!
April 2009 - Seussical, Jr!
April 2008 - Fiddler On The Roof, Jr!
2007 Guys and Dolls
2006 Music Man
2005 Annie
The cast list is posted. The first rehearsal is this Tuesday, November 28. The first ALL CAST rehearsal is this Friday, December 1.
Please use the tabs on the left for important information. Please email Email SMSchool Playif you need additional help. Thanks!
October 30, 2023
We would like to remind you that students are invited to participate in an Audition Workshop being offered on Thursday 11/2 after school until 5:15pm in the auditorium. The workshop will cover the audition process and scoring, and will offer tips on how to best prepare for and deliver monologue and voice auditions. The workshop is optional, but highly recommended.
There will be a Parent Meeting following the workshop which will begin at 5:30, also in the auditorium. This meeting usually lasts around 1 hour.
October 2023
Smart’s Mill PTA / Mill House Productions School Play 2024
Hello Students and Families-
We are looking forward to taking the stage again this spring with our production of Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory on April 4, 5 and 6, 2024! The program format will be essentially the same as last year. Please carefully consider the following important items before signing up for an audition:
the cast (and crew) size may be limited
we will hold regular rehearsals on Saturdays (as well as weekdays and some student holidays)
there will be no grace for missed rehearsals, being unprepared, or being unmasked (if required)
if the need presents itself, all cast/crew must follow production mask-wearing guidelines at all times (non-negotiable)
Audition Forms must be completed by 11:00 pm on Thursday, November 2. No late forms will be accepted. Crew information and application will be available in January. Please see the link on the left of this page to complete the Audition Request Form (ACTORs only, crew information will be posted in January) and to learn about the audition format and requirements.
Thank you! It's going to be a great show!
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