For its first time out, The Summit made a great showing at the Cappies, securing nine nominations and one win for the production of The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon during the awards ceremony in May. The Critics and Awards Program (Cappies) is a national program that recognizes excellence in high school theatre across Greater Cincinnati. Student critics are trained to review live performances at other schools and have their top reviews published. At year’s end, student critics vote on awards for performances, technical achievements, and productions, which are presented at the annual Cappies Gala at the Aronoff Center.
Summit had a total of nine Cappies critics this year participating in the program. Sophie Brouwer, Hana Conte, Rowan Cosgrove, Finn Kropp, Olive Lindsay ‘27, Mason Moyle ‘25, Annabelle Schlotman (published twice); Katie Shackleford (Lead Critic and published once) and Katherine Shuey (published once).
“Thank you so much for your continued support,” says Theatre Director Amy Batchelor. “I am truly blessed!”
Comic Actor in a Male Role in a Play
Daniel Winhusen ‘26, Winner
Sound
Rowan Cosgrove ‘25 and Finn Kropp ‘25, Nominated
Ensemble in a Play
Johannes and the Raven, including students Katie Shackleford ‘26, Katherine Shuey ‘27 and Julia Tedesco ‘27, Nominated
Featured Actor in a Female Role in a Play
Annabelle Schlotman ‘25, Nominated
Best Featured Actor in a Male Role in a Play
Rowan Lavelle ‘25, Nominated
Comic Actor in a Female Role in a Play
Hana Conte ‘26, Nominated
Supporting Actor in a Female Role in a Play
Caitlyn Ferrer ‘26, Nominated
Leading Actor in a Female Role in a Play
Gracie Sanders '25, Nominated
Play
The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, including students Sophie Gray ‘25, Caroline Hagerman ‘26, Runako Muvirimi ‘26, Nia Neal ‘25, Sophie Brouwer ‘26, Livi Mueller ‘26, Jayden Puryear ‘26, Ashley May ‘27, Dani Santamarina ‘28, Lexi Cutter ‘26 and Kaitlyn Rassi ‘26, Nominated