The Granby Memorial High School dramatic arts program closed out its 2024–25 season with a standing ovation, earning an impressive 15 nominations and two wins at the prestigious Connecticut Halo Awards.
Presented annually by Seven Angels Theatre in Waterbury, the Halo Awards recognize excellence in high school theatre across the state and are widely regarded as Connecticut’s equivalent of the Tony Awards for student performers. With more than 100 schools participating, a nomination alone is an honor—making Granby’s multiple acknowledgments a cause for celebration.
This year’s nominations honored both fall and spring productions—Twisted Tales of Poe and Legally Blonde: The Musical—highlighting Granby’s exceptional talent across performance, technical and creative categories. Among the nominations were standout recognitions for Best Costume Design, Best Sound Design, Best Scenic Design and Best Performance in Leading and Ensemble Roles, with students recognized for their work both onstage and behind the scenes.
Twisted Tales of Poe, November 2024
Winner—Best Standout Performance in a Female Role in an Ensemble Production: Kiara Badowski as The Caretaker
Best Standout Performance in a Male Role in an Ensemble Production: Camden Bouley as Bedloe
Best Performance by a Cast in an Ensemble Production: GMHS
Best Stage Management: Lauren De Los Reyes and Leah Silverman
Best Special Effects: Anayah Bazile, Molly Curtin, Haritha Ramesh, Lauren De Los Reyes and Maharet (Meg) Gerstbrein
Best Costume Design: Melia Farrer
Best Hair and/or Makeup Design: Delilah Bolduc
Best Contemporary Play: GMHS for Twisted Tales of Poe
Legally Blonde: The Musical, March 2025
Winner—Best Scenic Design: Molly Curtin, Lauren De Los Reyes, Eryn Dobbert, Maharet (Meg) Gerstbrein and Leah Silverman
Best Stage Management: Lauren De Los Reyes, Leah Silverman
Best Running Crew: GMHS Run Crew
Best Sound Design: Nora Higgins
Best Chorus: GMHS
Best Performance in a Leading Male Role in a Contemporary Musical: Camden Bouley as Emmett Forrest
Best Contemporary Musical: GMHS
These achievements reflect the extraordinary work of the student cast, crew and production board—and the strong leadership of the program’s Creative Team: Leeayn Burke, Erin Dugan, Janet Spatcher, Mindy Shilansky, Meg Funk, Lexi Rome and Catie Yanchak. Their combined vision and mentorship have helped maintain the GMHS Dramatic Arts Program legacy of statewide recognition.
As the curtain closes on another remarkable season, Granby celebrates not just awards, but the lasting impact of community-supported arts education. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners!
Submitted by the Granby Fine Arts Booster