Teeny Awards

Since 2002, the East End Arts Teeny Awards has celebrated excellence in theater in East End Long Island area high schools.

2025 Teeny Awards – June 8th, 3PM

This year’s Teeny Awards will be held at Greenport High School.

RSVP to the Ceremony

All nominees, performers, and technical recognition students can attend the ceremony for free, but must RSVP at the link below:

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Ceremony Host: Gianna Volpe

Gianna Volpe

Gianna Volpe is the host of The Heart of The East End on WLIW-FM featuring music from all decades and genres and interviews from all walks of life all morning and midnight long on Long Island’s only local NPR radio station.

Gianna is an award-winning writer, photographer and radio journalist who was most recently recognized by the Fair Media Council with a Best in Public Service News FOLIO Award for a spotlight on Long Island food insecurity.

Nominees Announced Live on Heart of the East End and Matter of Spark on May 2nd

Judges Recruitment

The 2024-2025 Judges Recruitment is open! The Teeny Awards are looking for individuals who work in the arts/theatre as directors, producers, choreographers, educators, technical staff and arts administrators. Apply at the link below.

Celebrating the Creativity of Teens

We believe in unleashing the creativity of teens who perform on stage and those that work behind the scenes to make the magic happen. 

We build a community of advocates for the performing arts in high school just as athletic boosters provide support for sports. 

All year long, anonymous volunteer judges with theatre and arts experience attend all high school theatrical performances on the East End to identify the best for nomination in every category.

Teeny Awards Nominees 2025

Lead Role in a Play, Comedy

  • Daniella Andrango in the role of Sir Henry in “Baskerville” at Pierson High School
  • Emma Binkis in the role of Daria Chase in “The Game’s Afoot: Holmes for the Holidays” at Southold High School
  • Ava Catania in the role of Martina Vanderhof (Grandma) in “You Can’t Take It With You” at Mattituck High School
  • Cameron Hipp in the role of Colonel Mustard in “Clue” at Westhampton Beach High School
  • Jackie Iulo in the role of Sherlock Holmes in “Baskerville” at Pierson High School
  • Alex Kennedy in the role of William Gillette in “The Game’s Afoot: Holmes for the Holidays” at Southold High School
  • Ava Kuklis in the role of Mrs. Peacock in “Clue” at Westhampton Beach High School
  • Meghan Pomroy in the role of Wadsworth in “Clue” at Westhampton Beach High School
  • Sabrina McManus in the role of John Watson in “Baskerville” at Pierson High School
  • Alexandra Rychlik in the role of Penelope Sycamore in “You Can’t Take It With You” at Mattituck High School
  • Brady Schultz in the role of Mr. Green in “Clue” at Westhampton Beach High School
  • Kimberlin Villavicencio in the role of Alice in “You Can’t Take It With You” at Mattituck High School

Lead Role in a Play, Drama or Radio Play

  • Maya Alexander in the role of Mrs. Hubbard in “Murder on the Orient Express” at Rocky Point High School
  • Olivia Allen in the role of Mary/Young Mary in “It’s a Wonderful Life: Radio Play” at Hampton Bays High School
  • Kaitlyn Arichabala in the role of Juliet Capulet in “Romeo & Juliet” at Mount Sinai High School
  • Janelly Bednarek in the role of Photographer in “Kodachrome” at William Floyd High School
  • Edward Breen in the role of Juror #10 in “12 Angry Jurors” at Longwood High School
  • Royce Conlon in the role of Juror #3 in “12 Angry Jurors” at Longwood High School
  • Gianna DeMuria-Alvero in the role of Librarian in “Kodachrome” at William Floyd High School
  • Sebastian Garske in the role of Hercule Poirot in “Murder on the Orient Express” at Rocky Point High School
  • Cole Lafler in the role of Juror #8 in “12 Angry Jurors” at Longwood High School
  • Matthew Manzo in the role of Romeo in “Romeo & Juliet” at Mount Sinai High School
  • Parker Molina in the role of Joseph in “It’s a Wonderful Life: Radio Play” at Hampton Bays High School
  • Brook Tate in the role of “Jo” March in “Little Women” at Sachem North High School

Supporting Role in a Play, Comedy

  • Catherine Abbott in the role of DePinna in “You Can’t Take It With You” at Mattituck High School
  • Maya Alexader in the role of Dotty Otley in “Noises Off” at Rocky Point High School
  • Derek Bergmann in the role of Garry Lejeune in “Noises Off” at Rocky Point High School
  • Alex Boyd in the role of Ed Carmichael in “You Can’t Take It With You” at Mattituck High School
  • Morgan Dunne in the role of Kolenkhov in “You Can’t Take It With You” at Mattituck High School
  • Alexa Field in the role of Essie Carmichael in “You Can’t Take It With You” at Mattituck High School
  • Matthew Kelsey in the role of Selsdon Mowbray in “Noises Off” at Rocky Point High School
  • Kaitlynn Mazurkiewicz in the role of Yvette in “Clue” at Westhampton Beach High School
  • Lila Osborn in the role of Barrymore in “Baskerville” at Pierson High School
  • Nico Stavrinos in the role of Mr. Kirby in “You Can’t Take It With You” at Mattituck High School

Supporting Role in a Play, Drama or Radio Play

  • Derek Bergmann in the role of Bouc in “Murder on the Orient Express” at Rocky Point High School
  • Ashlyn Daniels in the role of Juror #7 in “12 Angry Jurors” at Longwood High School
  • Leah DaSilva in the role of Tybalt in “Romeo & Juliet” at Mount Sinai High School
  • Emma Galeja in the role of Juror #4 in “12 Angry Jurors” at Longwood High School
  • Mackenzie Kling in the role of Mercutio in “Romeo & Juliet” at Mount Sinai High School
  • Kiera Klug in the role of Sister Laurence in “Romeo & Juliet” at Mount Sinai High School
  • Luis Paz in the role of Benvolio in “Romeo & Juliet” at Mount Sinai High School
  • Sari Schneider in the role of Nurse in “Romeo & Juliet” at Mount Sinai High School
  • Emma Zeidman in the role of Princess Escala in “Romeo & Juliet” at Mount Sinai High School
  • Ben Zozzaro in the role of Perfume Maker in “Kodachrome” at William Floyd High School

Lead Role in a Musical, Comedy

  • Abigail Caravella in the role of Cady Heron in “Mean Girls” at Patchogue-Medford High School 
  • Ava Catania in the role of Princess Winnifred the Woebegone in “Once Upon a Mattress” at Mattituck High School 
  • Ally Cottrell in the role of Ellie Blake in “Freaky Friday” at Pierson High School
  • Orlando DiDesidero in the role of Sebastian in “The Little Mermaid” at Mount Sinai High School 
  • John Ellis in the role of Nick Bottom in “Something Rotten” at Riverhead High School 
  • Emma Hand in the role of Roxie Hart in “Chicago” at East Hampton High School 
  • Melanie Hilario in the role of Miss Adelaide in “Guys and Dolls” at William Floyd High School 
  • Jayda Hubbard in the role of Sarah Brown in “Guys and Dolls” at William Floyd High School 
  • Mackenzie Kling in the role of Ariel in “The Little Mermaid” at Mount Sinai High School 
  • Kiera Klug in the role of Ursula in “The Little Mermaid” at Mount Sinai High School 
  • Noah Lake in the role of William Shakespeare in “Something Rotten” at Riverhead High School 
  • Matthew Manzo in the role of Eric in “The Little Mermaid” at Mount Sinai High School 
  • Natalia Neal in the role of Velma Kelly in “Chicago” at East Hampton High School 
  • Angelica Paulson in the role of Roxie Hart in “Chicago” at Comsewogue High School
  • Michael Pedra in the role of Sky Masterson in “Guys and Dolls” at William Floyd High School 
  • Sienna Reefer in the role of Regina George in “Mean Girls” at Patchogue-Medford High School 
  • Jadiel Rodriguez in the role of Billy Flynn in “Chicago” at East Hampton High School 
  • Emma Samghabadi in the role of Velma Kelly in “Chicago” at Comsewogue High School
  • Emma Suhr in the role of Regina George in “Mean Girls” at Southampton High School
  • Claire Wagner in the role of Mae Tuck in “Tuck Everlasting” at Miller Place High School

Lead Role in a Musical, Drama

  • Aiden Alexandre in the role of Christopher in “Cinderella” at Newfield High School
  • Alyssa Austin in the role of Ella (Cinderella) in “Cinderella” at Newfield High School
  • Anthony Catarelli in the role of Anthony Hope in “Sweeney Todd” at Riverhead High School
  • Nathan Cronin in the role of Edward Bloom in “Big Fish” at Shelter Island High School
  • Alexa Detke in the role of Cosette in “Les Misérables” at Westhampton Beach High School
  • Sadie Green-Clark in the role of Sandra Bloom in “Big Fish” at Shelter Island High School
  • Cameron Hipp in the role of Javert in “Les Misérables” at Westhampton Beach High School
  • Noah Lake in the role of Sweeney Todd in “Sweeney Todd” at Riverhead High School
  • Cheyanne Metzger in the role of Mrs. Lovett in “Sweeney Todd” at Riverhead High School
  • Mia Pazera in the role of Fantine in “Les Misérables” at Westhampton Beach High School
  • Meghan Pomroy in the role of Eponine in “Les Misérables” at Westhampton Beach High School
  • Brady Schultz in the role of Jean Valjean in “Les Misérables” at Westhampton Beach High School
  • Henry Springer in the role of Will Bloom in “Big Fish” at Shelter Island High School
  • William Sultan in the role of Marius in “Les Misérables” at Westhampton Beach High School
  • Olivia Sulzer in the role of Johanna in “Sweeney Todd” at Riverhead High School
  • Chihiro Williams in the role of Her Fairy Godmother in “Cinderella” at Newfield High School

Supporting Role in a Musical, Comedy

  • Aiden Alexandre in the role of Kevin Gnapoor in “Mean Girls” at Newfield High School 
  • Payton Astromovich in the role of Damien Hubbard in “Mean Girls” at Newfield High School 
  • Derek Bergmann in the role of Barnaby Tucker in “Hello Dolly” at Rocky Point High School 
  • Sumeja Bytyqi in the role of Paulette Buonufonte in “Legally Blonde” at Hampton Bays High School 
  • Georgia Carey in the role of Snoopy in “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” at Ross School 
  • Anthony Catarelli in the role of Nigel Bottom in “Something Rotten” at Riverhead High School 
  • Patrick Conlon in the role of Amos Hart in “Chicago” at East Hampton High School 
  • Mia Frohlich in the role of Sally Brown in “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” at Ross School 
  • Owen Karlson in the role of Thomas Nostradamus in “Something Rotten” at Riverhead High School 
  • Cheyannne Metzger in the role of Portia in “Something Rotten” at Riverhead High School 
  • Katelyn Oterson in the role of Gretchen Wieners in “Mean Girls” at Patchogue-Medford High School 
  • Georgia Salerno in the role of Karen Smith in “Mean Girls” at Patchogue-Medford High School 
  • Jenny Salvia in the role of Hugo in “Tuck Everlasting” at Miller Place High School
  • Kiersten Schafer in the role of Janis Sarkisian in “Mean Girls” at Patchogue-Medford High School 
  • Jaden Smith in the role of Mr. Harry Wormwood in “Matilda” at Southold High School 
  • Olivia Sulzer in the role of Beatrice “Bea” Bottom in “Something Rotten” at Riverhead High School 

Supporting Role in a Musical, Drama

  • Kaitlynn Mazurkiewicz in the role of Madame Thenardier in “Les Misérables” at Westhampton Beach High School 
  • John Ellis in the role of Tobias Ragg in “Sweeney Todd” at Riverhead High School 
  • Anderson Hipp in the role of Enjolras in “Les Misérables” at Westhampton Beach High School 
  • Evan Pereyra in the role of Gavroche in “Les Misérables” at Westhampton Beach High School 
  • Hannah Schmidt in the role of Beggar Woman in “Sweeney Todd” at Riverhead High School 
  • Kai Katevatis in the role of Thenardier in “Les Misérables” at Westhampton Beach High School 
  • Alexander Lombardo in the role of Lord Pinkleton in “Cinderella” at Newfield High School 
  • Ryan Gudelinis in the role of Lionel in “Cinderella” at Newfield High School 
  • Blu Giglio in the role of Grace (Evil Stepsister) in “Cinderella” at Newfield High School 
  • Darcy Rae Acosta in the role of Joy (Evil Stepsister) in “Cinderella” at Newfield High School 
  • Diego Puluc in the role of Adolfo Pirelli in “Sweeney Todd” at Riverhead High School 
  • Ari Waife in the role of Karl/Giant in “Big Fish” at Shelter Island High School

Outstanding Performer in a Musical

  • Catherine Abbott in the role of Nightingale of Samarkand/Ensemble in “Once Upon a Mattress” at Mattituck High School
  • Alexandra Cabral in the role of Teen Fiona in “Shrek” at Greenport High School 
  • Dulce Contreras Casia in the role of Shylock in “Something Rotten” at Riverhead High School
  • Ryan Darrell in the role of Emcee in “Chicago” at East Hampton High School
  • Eddie Giordano in the role of Shane Oman in “Mean Girls” at Newfield High School 
  • Erin Hubbard in the role of Nick’s Troupe “Horatio”/Featured Dancer in “Something Rotten” at Riverhead High School
  • Damon Lecann in the role of Jonas Fogg/Bird Seller in “Sweeney Todd” at Riverhead” High School
  • David Martinez in the role of Pepper in “Mamma Mia” at Longwood High School
  • Molly Parsons in the role of Nick’s Troupe “Horatio”/Featured Dancer in “Something Rotten” at Riverhead High School
  • Ruby Preddice in the role of Holdak/Cell Block Tango Dancer in “Chicago” at Comsewogue High School
  • Hannah Russell in the role of Margot in “Legally Blonde” at Hampton Bays High School
  • Ryan Umbarilla in the role of Eddie in “Mamma Mia” at Longwood High School 
  • Gabriel Villacis in the role of Master of Ceremonies in “Guys and Dolls” at William Floyd High School
  • Sondriel Williams in the role of Minstrel in “Something Rotten” at Riverhead High School
  • Ryan Zollweg in the role of Bishop/Prouvaire/Fauchelevant /Ensemble in “Les Misérables” at Westhampton Beach High School

Outstanding Performer in a Play

  • Sumeja Bytyqi in the role of Martini/Janie in “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play” at Hampton Bays High School
  • Sarah Fabricatore in the role of Show Announcer in “Noises Off” at Rocky Point High School
  • Isabella Harvey in the role of Aunt March in “Little Women” at Sachem North High School
  • Rajana Heron in the role of Marjory in “Kodachrome” at William Floyd High School 
  • Chas LoRusso in the role of Backup Cop/Shadow Staff in “Clue” at Westhampton Beach High School
  • Emmy Shea in the role of Newscaster/Reporter/Shadow Staff in “Clue” at Westhampton Beach High School
  • Ava Schmitt in the role of Petra in “Romeo & Juliet” at Mount High School 
  • Adreanna Weiss in the role of Show Announcer in “Noises Off” at Rocky Point High School
  • Ari Schneider in the role of McCarthy/Backup Cop/Shadow Staff in “Clue” at Westhampton Beach High School

Outstanding Performer in a One-Act Play or Student Run Production

  • Mackenzie Kling in the role of Mrs. Peacock in “Clue” at Mount Sinai High School
  • Erini Lioudakis in the role of Shelley in “Almost Maine” at Comsewogue High School
  • Zoe Mancuso in the role of Hope in “Almost Maine” at Comsewogue High School

Outstanding Choreography

  • Jaelyn Hernandez, Ella Menu, Clio McCarty, Lila Ruddy and Valentina Vergara for “Mister Cellophane” from “Chicago” at East Hampton High School
  • Jaelyn Hernandez, Ella Menu, Clio McCarty, Lila Ruddy and Valentina Vergara for “Roxie” from “Chicago” at East Hampton High School
  • Jaelyn Hernandez, Ella Menu, Clio McCarty, Lila Ruddy and Valentina Vergara for “When You’re Good to Mama” from “Chicago” at East Hampton High School
  • Erin Hubbard for Entire Show Choreography (Except for “It’s Eggs” and “Will Power”) from “Something Rotten” at Riverhead High School
  • Erin Hubbard for Entire Show Choreography from “Sweeney Todd” at Riverhead High School
  • Maya MacCarthy for “The Waiters’ Gallop” from “Hello Dolly” at Rocky Point High School
  • Jolie Marturano for “Blow, Gabriel, Blow” from “Anything Goes” at Sachem North High School
  • Kaitlynn Mazurkiewicz for “Master of the House” from “Les Misérables” at Westhampton Beach High School
  • Izabella Morris for “Voulez-Vous” from “Mamma Mia” at Longwood High School
  • Molly Parsons for “It’s Eggs” from “Something Rotten” at Riverhead High School
  • Molly Parsons for “Will Power” from “Something Rotten” at Riverhead High School
  • Veronica-Sky Williams for “Crapshooters Ballet” from “Guys and Dolls” at William Floyd High School

Outstanding Poster Design

  • Zymirah Ali for “Anything Goes” at Sachem North High School 
  • Danielle Castro for “Little Women” at Sachem North High School
  • Mia Drewisis for “12 Angry Jurors” at Longwood High School 
  • John Ellis for “Something Rotten” & “Sweeney Todd” at Riverhead High School 
  • Gabriela Galan for “Guys and Dolls” at William Floyd High School 
  • Will Garcia for “Matilda” at Southold High School 
  • Marin Gilmartin for “Mean Girls” at Southampton High School
  • Ella Henry for “Murder on the Orient Express” at Rocky Point High School
  • Morgan Lieder for “Chicago” at East Hampton High School 
  • Chas LoRusso for “Clue” at Westhampton Beach High School
  • Nicholas Mattheus for “Almost Maine” at Comsewogue High School
  • Nyah Medina for “Shrek” at Greenport High School 

Judges’ Choice – TIE

  • Entire Show: “Something Rotten” at Riverhead High School
  • Entire Show: “Les Misérables” at Westhampton Beach High School

Upcoming Shows

“Clue” Student Run Production at Mount Sinai High School
Thursday, January 23 at 7pm

“Mamma Mia!” at Longwood High School
Friday, February 7 at 7pm
Saturday, February 8 at 2pm
Saturday, February 8 at 7pm

“Mean Girls” at Patchogue-Medford High School
Thursday, February 6 at 7pm
Friday, February 7 at 7pm
Saturday, February 8 at 7pm

“Mean Girls” at Southampton High School
Friday, February 7 at 7pm
Saturday, February 8 at 1pm
Saturday, February 8 at 7pm

“Chicago: Teen Edition” at Comsewogue High School
Friday, February 28 at 7pm
Saturday, March 1 at 7pm

“Chicago: Teen Edition” at East Hampton High School
Friday, February 28 at 7pm
Saturday, March 1 at 7pm
Sunday, March 2 at 2pm

“Hello Dolly” at Rocky Point High School
Thursday, February 27 at 3:30pm
Friday, February 28 at 7pm
Saturday, March 1 at 7pm

“Once Upon a Mattress” at Mattituck High School
Friday, February 28 at 7pm
Saturday, March 1 at 7pm
Sunday, March 2 at 2pm

“Tuck Everlasting” at Miller Place High School
Saturday, March 1 at 7pm
Sunday, March 2 at 2pm
Sunday, March 2 at 7pm
Tuesday, March 4th at 7pm

“Shrek” at Greenport High School
Friday, March 7 at 7pm
Saturday, March 8 at 2pm
Saturday, March 8 at 7pm

“Legally Blonde” at Hampton Bays High School
Friday, March 7 at 7pm
Saturday, March 8 at 7pm
Sunday, March 9 at 2pm

“Matilda” at Southold High School
Thursday, March 6 at 7pm
Friday, March 7 at 7pm
Saturday, March 8 at 7pm
Sunday, March 9 at 2pm

“Cinderella” at Newfield High School
Friday, March 21 at 7pm
Saturday, March 22nd at 1pm
Saturday, March 22nd at 7pm
Sunday, March 23 at 1pm

“Anything Goes” at Sachem North High School
Friday, March 21 at 7pm
Saturday, March 22 at 7pm
Sunday, March 23 at 3pm

“Les Misérables” at Westhampton Beach High School
Friday, March 21 at 7pm
Saturday, March 22 at 7pm
Sunday, March 23 at 2pm

“Guys and Dolls” at William Floyd High School
Friday, March 28 at 6:30pm
Saturday, March 29 at 1pm
Saturday, March 29 at 6:30pm

“The Little Mermaid” at Mount Sinai High School
Thursday, April 3 at 7pm
Friday, April 4 at 7pm
Saturday, April 5 at 2pm

“Something Rotten” at Riverhead High School
Thursday, April 3 at 7pm
Friday, April 4 at 7pm
Saturday, April 5 at 7pm
Sunday, April 6 at 1pm

“Big Fish” at Shelter Island High School
Thursday, April 3 at 7pm
Friday, April 4 at 8pm
Saturday, April 5 at 8pm
Sunday, April 6 at 3pm

“Freaky Friday” at Pierson High School
Thursday, April 3 at 7pm
Friday, April 4 at 7pm
Saturday, April 5 at 2pm
Saturday, April 5 at 7pm

“Murder on the Orient Express” at Rocky Point High School
Friday April 25 at 7pm
Saturday, April 26 at 7pm
Sunday, April 27 at 1pm

“You Can’t Take it With You” at Mattituck High School
Friday, April 25 at 7pm
Saturday, April 26 at 7pm at 7pm

“You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” at Ross School
Thursday, May 1 at 5:30pm
Friday, May 2 at 5:30pm
Saturday, May 3 at 2:00pm

Unusual Suspects (Original Play by Rick Conklin) at Bridgehampton High School
Friday, May 9 at 7pm
Saturday, May 10 at 7pm

About the Teeny Awards

The Teeny Awards ceremony is held in June and recognizes talent in the categories of Lead Actor, Lead Actress, Supporting Actor, and Supporting Actress. Awards are given to Play and Musical performance categories.  Additional awards are given to Student Choreographers, Poster Designers, and Outstanding Performer in a Play or Musical.

Each ceremony includes favorite performances from the season. 

Whether you have a student that’s studying performing arts or just want to revel in the joy of teens celebrating success, attend the Teeny Awards.

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