(SPRINGFIELD, PA) -- At this year's annual Greater Philadelphia Cappie Award Gala, Bordentown Regional High School sophomore Brynn Bowyer was awarded the 2024 Cappie Award for Outstanding Leading Actress in a Musical for her role as Morticia in the Bordentown Regional High School production of The Addams Family. In addition, Brynn also received the 2024 Greater Philadelphia Cappies Spirit Award for Bordentown Regional High School, recognizing her leadership qualities, positive attitude, and spirit of teamwork throughout The Addams Family rehearsals and performances. The Gala, held Sunday, May 2nd at Cardinal O'Hara High School, honored high school theatre productions from the 2023-2024 season.
The entire Addams Family cast had the honor of performing their song “One Normal Night” at the ceremony. Atlas Planas-Borgstrom, Jenna Schenone, and Brynn Bowyer performed in the opening number of the Gala, and BRHS principal Mr. Rob Walder represented Bordentown Regional High School as a Cappies awards presenter. Bordentown Regional High School’s winter production of The Addams Family and the BRHS Theatre program were nominated for seven Greater Philadelphia 2024 Cappie Awards. including the nomination for the evening's highest award, Outstanding Musical.
Senior Aidan Bramley was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical for his performance as Gomez Addams. Aidan also designed the scenery for The Addams Family. He and the BRHS Stage Crew were honored with the nomination for Outstanding Set. Sophomore Atlas Planas-Borgstrom, who played the role of Wednesday Addams, was nominated for Outstanding Female Vocalist. Seniors Sal Carr and Seren Dagli and junior Sierra Struck were nominated for their work in the category of Outstanding Hair and Makeup. The BRHS pit orchestra received a nomination in the category of Outstanding Orchestra.
Bordentown Regional High School is proud to participate in the Greater Philadelphia Cappies. The Cappies is a national program that honors and celebrates the achievements of high school theatre, which culminates in an annual Gala. The 2023-2024 BRHS Cappies Critic Team, under the guidance of Lead Critic senior Amelie DelaCruz, included seniors Aidan Bramley and Tyler Thalhauser, junior Kayla Stubenazy-Rose, and sophomores Adam Pollard and Brynn Bowyer. The BRHS team has spent the school year attending area productions and serving as representatives for the Cappies program.
Bordentown Regional High School is home to International Thespian Society Troupe 6803, which has won awards for both its productions and individual students at the New Jersey Theatre Night Awards, the Greater Philadelphia Cappies, the New Jersey State Thespian Festival, and the International Thespian Festival. The Addams Family was presented at the high school’s performing arts center on February 23rd and 24th of this year.
