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McGinty Nominated for Lead Actress Basie Award

Congratulations to senior Lucy McGinty of Brielle for her Basie Nomination as Leading Actress in a Musical for her role as “Doria” in SMILE. Ranney’s Upper School put on the musical production in March. This is Lucy's second nomination; her first, for her role of “Lucy Brown” in The Three Penny Opera was made in 2014.
 
Numerous Ranney thespians have been nominated for Basie awards over the years, including the following award recipients:
  • Karl Brand, Class of 2016, Lead Actor ("Fluthur Good" in The Plough and the Stars)
  • Whitney Kelly, Class of 2014, Lead Actress ("Mrs. Peachum in The ThreePenny Opera)
  • Ben Puvalowski, Class of 2013, Lead Actor ("Toby Belch in Twelfth Night)
  • Ben Puvalowski, Class of 2013, Supporting Actor ("Kolenkoff" in You Can't Take it with You)
  • Evelyn Giovine, Class of 2012, Special Basie (Alice in Wonderland)
  • Kara Santora, Class of 2010, Supporting Actress ("Nurse" in Romeo and Juliet)
 
The award ceremony will be held May 24 with senior Tyler Oden performing in the opening number. Lucy, who plans to attend Lehigh University, has served as resident of Ranney’s Class of 2017. She recently noted, “From running through the rain at Frost Valley to walking down the aisle at graduation, we have created memories that will last forever. As I look among my class I am so proud to see how far we have come, to see everyone committed to the college of their choice and ready to take on their future endeavors. I am so thankful for the friendships I have made over the past four years and can't wait to see where life takes the Class of 2017.” 
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