Join us in honoring participating individuals and programs who have demonstrated excellence or innovation in high school theatre. The Apple Awards culminate annually with a ceremony to highlight these achievements and invest in the future development of the performing arts in our valley.
The nominees for the 2026 Apple Awards have been announced. Several school districts participated this season, with 13 shows adjudicated by 16 volunteers. The nominees are listed in no particular order:
Lead Performer in a Musical | |||
School | Name of Show | Name of Performer | Character |
Wenatchee | Little Shop of Horrors | Kade Devereaux | Seymour |
Eastmont | Little Women | Clara Lebow | Jo March |
Cashmere | Once Upon a Mattress | Eliana Thomas | Princess Winnifred the Woebegone |
Wenatchee | Little Shop of Horrors | Iris Jaffe | Audrey |
Moses Lake | Mamma Mia | Seth Martinez | Sam |
Quincy | Footloose | Ruby Gonzalez | Ariel Moore |
Moses Lake | Mamma Mia | Ruby Nashida | Sophie |
Supporting Performer in a Musical | |||
School | Name of Show | Name of Performer | Character |
Moses Lake | Mamma Mia | Emma Leavitt | Rosie |
Cashmere | Once Upon a Mattress | Dylan Cornea | King Sextimus |
Quincy | Footloose | JazzLynn Padron | Ethel McCormack |
Eastmont | Little Women | Annesley Edwards | Beth March |
Quincy | Footloose | Belle Rollins | Vi Moore |
Eastmont | Little Women | Maclain Larson | Professor Bhaer |
Ephrata | Grease | McKinnley Graaff | Rizzo |
Lead Performer in a Play | |||
School | Name of Show | Name of Performer | Character |
Wenatchee | The Importance of Being Earnest | Kade Devereaux | Algernon Moncrieff |
Cashmere | Midsummer Night’s Dream | Dylan Cornea | Bottom |
Eastmont | Too Many Detectives at the Murder Mansion | MaryElise Clifton | Ms. Marple |
Moses Lake | Up The Down Staircase | Paisly Ashton | Sylvia |
Quincy | Puffs | Jasmine Vazquez Navarro | Megan |
Moses Lake | Up The Down Staircase | Ashton Rodriguez | Joe |
Chelan | The Mysterious Murder at Manchester Manor | Evan Hooten | Walter Manchester |
Supporting Performer in a Play | |||
School | Name of Show | Name of Performer | Character |
Eastmont | Too Many Detectives at the Murder Mansion | Jameson Maydole | Batman |
Cashmere | Midsummer Night’s Dream | Makenna Fritz | Puck |
Quincy | Puffs | Owen Yeates | J Finch Fletchley/Zach Owens/ Victor/Uncle Dave |
Eastmont | Too Many Detectives at the Murder Mansion | Annsley Edwards | Sherlock Holmes |
Wenatchee | The Importance of Being Earnest | Jessie Evans | Gwendolen Fairfax |
Chelan | The Mysterious Murder at Manchester Manor | Jeliya Dalgas | Francesca the French maid |
Production Crew: Stage Manager | |||
School | Name of Show | Name of Crew | Role |
Wenatchee | Little Shop of Horrors | Elana Wendorf | Stage Manager |
Eastmont | Too Many Detectives at the Murder Mansion | Geo Sanchez | Stage Manager |
Cashmere | Midsummer Night’s Dream | Laila Graham | Stage Manager |
Cashmere | Once Upon a Mattress | Grace Hodges | Stage Manager |
Production Crew | |||
School | Name of Show | Name of Crew | Role |
Quincy | Puffs | Odessa Lybbert | Props Lead |
Eastmont | Little Women | Camilo Lomeli-Perez | Sound tech |
Moses Lake | Mamma Mia | Janell Taylor-Ohs | Set Construction |
Quincy | Footloose | Elizabella Perez | Lightboard Operator |
Cashmere | Midsummer Night’s Dream | Azura Duggar | Sound Board Op |
Cashmere | Once Upon a Mattress | Thomas Tran | Light Board operator |
Best Overall Musical | |||
School | Name of Show | ||
Eastmont | Little Women | ||
Wenatchee | Little Shop of Horrors | ||
Moses Lake | Mamma Mia | ||
Quincy | Footloose | ||
Cashmere | Once Upon a Mattress | ||
Ephrata | Grease | ||
Best Overall Play | |||
School | Name of Show | ||
Eastmont | Too Many Detectives at the Murder Mansion | ||
Wenatchee | The Importance of Being Earnest | ||
Cashmere | Midsummer Night’s Dream | ||
Moses Lake | Up The Down Staircase | ||
Quincy | Puffs | ||
Chelan | The Mysterious Murder at Manchester Manor | ||
Ephrata | One Acts Showcase | ||
Each show was assessed by a group of volunteer evaluators known as “The Apple Academy,” who have been selected to participate based on their experience and understanding of the performing arts. The evaluation criteria places value on creativity and achievement, taking into account unique resources and production challenges; spectacle or production value will not be emphasized.
The Apple Awards Ceremony will be held May 14th.
The Apple Awards mission is to recognize unique talents within our communities, promote the arts to a broader audience, increase the depth of appreciation to existing audiences, and encourage the continued development of exceptional performers.
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