Lee’s Summit R-7 High School Theater Students Receive Regional Recognition

Lee’s Summit R-7 high school students earned recognition from Starlight Theatre as some of the top theater students in the Kansas City area.

LSR7 students received nominations in 11 categories for Starlight’s Blue Star Awards, which recognize excellence in high school musical theater. Starlight will announce the winners during its June 31 ceremony, depending on guidelines from public health and government officials.

Outstanding Overall Production
Lee’s Summit West, “Elf The Musical”

Outstanding Actress in a Lead Role
Elaine Watson as Deloris Van Cartier in “Sister Act,” Lee’s Summit North

Outstanding Actor in a Lead Role
Cooper Carr as Buddy in “Elf The Musical,” Lee’s Summit West

Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role
Kyler Gher as Michael Hobbs in “Elf The Musical,” Lee’s Summit West

Outstanding Actress in a Featured Role
Sarah Keary as Sister Mary Patrick in “Sister Act,” Lee’s Summit North

Outstanding Actor in a Featured Role
CJ Gilbert as TJ in “Sister Act,” Lee’s Summit North

Outstanding Actor in an Ensemble Role
Sean Sinow as Macy’s Elf/Fake Santa in “Elf The Musical,” Lee’s Summit West

Outstanding Ensemble
“Elf The Musical,” Lee’s Summit West

Outstanding Orchestra
“Elf The Musical,” Lee’s Summit West

Outstanding Technical Crew
Costume crew for “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” Lee’s Summit High School

Rising Star Scholarship Male Nominee
Reily Harker, Lee’s Summit North