THE CAPPIES
Westfield High School
Cappies Critics Team
2022-2023
Lead Critic:
Maryn Brown
Critics:
Justin Pokrant
Justin Neil
Kylee Weimeister
Scarlett Anthony
Spoorthi Nadkarni
Zoe Brennan
Cappies Mentor:
Melissa Tucker
The Cappies is a writing and awards program that trains high school theatre and journalism students to be expert writers, critical thinkers, and leaders. Student critics vie to be published in local media outlets by attending productions at other schools and writing critical reviews.
Throughout the year, newspapers publish the reviews with the students' bylines. At the end of the year, Cappies student critics decide who among their peer performers and technicians should be recognized for awards at the end of the season with glamour and excitement. Schools in the National Capital Area come together and celebrate their successes at the Kennedy Center.
Follow our critic team's Instagram page! @westfieldcappies
Perks of Being A Cappies Critic:
- Ability to see FREE plays and musicals
- Enjoy FREE food at EVERY show
- Have a great time with your team
- Opportunity to have your review published
- Get to dress up fancy and attend the
Cappies Gala at The Kennedy Center
- Possibility of winning a team or individual
critic Cappie award!
Most Recent Acknowledgements:
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Julia Tucker '21 won the Andy Mays Rising Critic Award 2019
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Sarah Bourgeois '20 was nominated for the Maryland Theatre Guide Returning Critic Award 2019
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Grace Jenkins '20 was nominated for the Maryland Theatre Guide Returning Critic Award 2019
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Lizzy Maisel '20 was nominated for the Maryland Theatre Guide Returning Critic Award 2019
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Oscar Lazo '21 was nominated for the Andy Mays Rising Critic Award 2019
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Beverly D'Andrea '22 was nominated for the Andy Mays Rising Critic Award 2019
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The Westfield High School Critic Team was nominated for the Best Critic Team Award 2019
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EACH 2018-19 team member received at least one TWO POINT publication, which can all be found on the Cappies NCA website.