CYPRESS RANCH THEATRE AWARDS & ACCOLADES 2024-2025
CYPRESS RANCH THEATRE
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
2024 - 2025
TEXAS THESPIAN WINNERS
& INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN NATIONAL QUALIFIERS
Cypress Ranch Troupe 7372
56 students Competed at Texas Thespians, 52 students received Superior rankings which advanced them to Nationals, allowing them to compete at the International Thespian Festival
*Advanced to Nationals + Mainstage Callback
Group Musical *+
The Ballad of Sweeney Todd from Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Eray Bacakac, Kayla Ballard, Hattie Brower, Zachary Bowles, Adalie Boudreau, Sophia Hollingshead, Noah Johnston, Madeline Kling, Donat Lopez, Andrea Marquez, Alyssa Scoble, Logan Rodriguez, Sarah Tieman, Justin Valladares, Alexis Williams
Group Musical *
Officer Krupke from West Side Story
Sebastian Brewer, Patrick Griego, Gabe Laroussini, Kien Pattani, Ethan Rodriquez Torres, Elijah Williams
Group Acting
A scene from A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Johanna Bloom, Brookelyn Call, Manyu Dubbyreddy, Elyssa Mitchell, Samuel Sullivan
Solo Monologue *+
“Will you Please Shut Up!” by Dan O’Brian & “Neet Teen” by Lindsey Price
Alyssa Scoble
Duet Acting*
Agnes of God by John Pielmeier
Madyson Blessing & Rouzat Ali
Duet Musical
“Therapy” – Tik Tik Boom, The Musical Johnathan Larson
Reuben Bloom & Allison Seivers
Solo Musical *
What Do I Need with Love? from Thoroughly Modern Millie
Jackson Chavis
Solo Musical *
The Niva Flows – Anatasia, the Musical
Grant Tullos
Solo Musical *
“All Falls Down” Chaplin, The Musical by Christopher Curtis, Jenn Collela, Lisa Gajda
Sophia Larson
Sound Design *+
Picasso at the Lapin Agile by Steve Martin
Maxwell Sullivan
Scenic Design *
Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, the Musical by Hugh Wheeler
Lauren Taylor
Costume Design*
The Little Mermaid, the Musical by Doug Wright
Jordan Grant
Costume Design
The Wizard of Oz, the Musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jeremy Sams
Evany Ramirez
Stage Management*
Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, The Musical by Hugh Wheeler
Cole McPherson
Stage Management*
HadesTown, The Musical by Anais Mitchell
Kiana Matos
Stage Management*
Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl
Bella Camerena
Improv Team Challenge 2nd Place – (Non-Advancing Event)
Eray Bacakac, Madyson Blessing, Sebastian Brewer, Hattie Brower, Gabe Larrousini, Logan Rodriguez, Justin Valladares, Alyssa Scoble, Reuben Bloom, Allison Sievers
Costume Team Design Challenge - 3rd Place (Non-Advancing Event)
Jordan, Evany, Sophia Hollingshead, Kiana Matos
Scenic Design Challenge (Non-Advancing Event)
Cole McPherson, Bella Camerena, Lauren Taylor, Maxwell Sullivan
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Cypress Ranch Theatre UIL YOUNG FILMMAKERS CONTEST is very proud to announce that four films were entered into this year’s state contest.
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Narrative Film, SHADOW - Manyu Dubbreddy's Film advanced to the State Quarter Finals
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Narrative Film, CHOICES - Samantha Wilbern and Andrea Marquez's film advanced to the State Quarter Finals
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Narrative film, WAR OF THE MIND – Grant Tullos’s film advanced to the State Semi Finals
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Traditional Animation Film, A MOONLIT TALE - Melissa Baca’s advanced to the State Semi Finals
CYPRESS RANCH THEATRE’S SWEENEY TODD, THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET - 2025 Tommy Tune Nominations
Cypress Ranch's production of Newsies receives 34 Tommy Tune Nominations! (New School Record)
PRODUCTION NOMINATIONS:
OUTSTANDING MUSICAL
OUTSTANDING ENSEMBLE
OUTSTANDING ORCHESTRA (Band and Orchestra Student Musicians conducted by Mr. Fink)
OUTSTANDING DIRECTION (McGarity, Bales, Bradford)
34 TOMMY TUNE PRELIMINARY NOMINATIONS:
Outstanding Musical
Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Outstanding Ensemble
Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Outstanding Direction
Tracy McGarity, Seth Bales, Cheryl Bradford
Outstanding Music Directors
Cynthia Douglas, Adam Bishea
Outstanding Choreographers
Hattie Brower, Haley Griffin, Sophia Hollingshead
Outstanding Orchestra
Zachary Fink, Elizabeth Ledford & Cypress Ranch Orchestra Pit Student Musicians
Outstanding Technical Achievement
Overall Show Performance
Overall Show Director & Vision
Overall Show Design & Technical
Overall Show Grab Factor
Outstanding Lead
Grant Tullos – Sweeney Todd
Outstanding Lead
Haley Griffin – Mrs. Lovett
Outstanding Supporting Performers
Sebastian Brewer – Judge Turpin
Justin Valladares – Beadle Bamford
Sophia Hollingshead – Johanna
Reuben Bloom – Anthony
Kien Pattani – Tobias
Outstanding Singers
Haley Griffin, Allison Sievers, Ethan Rodriguez Torres
Outstanding Actors
Haley Griffin, Allison Sievers, Grant Tullos
Honorable Mention Performers
Allison Sievers, Ethan Rodriguez Torres
Outstanding Lighting Designer
Fatima Attar, Charles Detwiler
Outstanding Sound Designer
Maxwell Sullivan, Garrett Vinas
Outstanding Scenic Designer
Joanna Box, Lauren Taylor
Outstanding Costume Designer
Damari Brown, Brookelyn Call, Jordan Grant, Reece McGill, Evany Ramiriz, Sophia Sbayti
Outstanding Stage Manager
Cole McPherson
“We are absolutely thrilled to announce the 2025 Tommy Tune Awards finalists! Each year, the talent, dedication, and passion these students bring to the stage continues to inspire us, and this year is no exception. We can’t wait to celebrate their incredible achievements.” said Jacob Shideler, TUTS Director of Education.
2025 TOMMY TUNE FINALISTS
Outstanding Musical Finalists
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Cypress Ranch High School – Sweeney Todd
Outstanding Ensemble Finalists
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Cypress Ranch High School – Sweeney Todd
Outstanding Orchestra Finalists
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Cypress Ranch High School – Sweeney Todd
Outstanding Director Finalists
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Tracy McGarity, Seth Bales and Cheryl Bradford – Sweeney Todd – Cypress Ranch High School
Outstanding Costume Design Finalists
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Cypress Ranch Costume Department – Sweeney Todd – Cypress Ranch High School
Outstanding Sound Design Finalists
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Garrett Vinas and Maxwell Sullivan – Sweeney Todd – Cypress Ranch High School
Outstanding Scenic Design
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Johanna Box, Lauren Taylor - Sweeney Todd – Cypress Ranch High School
Outstanding Lead Finalists
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Haley Griffin as “Mrs. Lovett” – Sweeney Todd – Cypress Ranch High School
Outstanding Singer Finalists
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Allison Sievers as “Beggar Woman” – Sweeney Todd – Cypress Ranch High School
Outstanding Honorable Mention Finalists
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Ethan Rodriguez Torres as “Pirelli” – Sweeney Todd – Cypress Ranch High School
For a complete list of Houston-area finalists go to https://www.tuts.org/about/tommy-tune-awards
The winners will be announced Friday, June 6, 2025 at the Tommy Tune Awards Celebration held at the Hobby Center.
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UIL STATE THEATRICAL DESIGN 2025
Evany Ramirez - Costume Design: “” (State Finalist)
EPIC PROPORTIONS
UIL ONE ACT PLAY 2025
DISTRICT CONTEST AWARDS:
Honorable Mention All Star Cast – Grant Tullos
Best Technician – Cole McPherson
All Star Cast – Reuben Bloom, Joshua Burriss, Haley Griffin
Advancing Play – Entire Company
BI-DISTRICT CONTEST AWARDS:
Honorable Mention All Star Cast – Grant Tullos
All Star Cast – Reuben Bloom, Haley Griffin
Advancing Play – Entire Company
AREA CONTEST AWARDS:
Honorable Mention All Star Cast – Reuben Bloom, Grant Tullos
All Star Cast – Haley Griffin
Best Technician – Charles Detwiler
Alternate Play to Region – Entire Company