       
The Conservatory Award Winners
Six Conservatory of Performing Arts awards are named in honor of the donors who made the physical construction possible of the Maltz Jupiter Theatre Conservatory of Performing Arts, a facility that has a rehearsal studio and separate room for voice and acting. This year’s winners were honored at a fundraiser luncheon on Feb. 26, 2011 at Frenchman’s Reserve in Palm Beach Gardens.
Here’s a look at the Conservatory’s 2011 winners:
Conservatory voice student Frances Weissler, 13, earned The Mary Ellen and Dermot Healey Award for Leadership, given to a student who has inspired and motivated their fellow classmates, both in the studio and on stage. It is for a student who takes charge, makes decisions in the best interest of the other cast members and holds production values high.
Frances has been a Conservatory student since 2009, has performed in five Conservatory productions and performs with the Theatre’s Youth Touring Company. She is in 8th grade at Independence Middle School.
Conservatory voice student Erika Sauer, 13, earned The Jodi Ann Saltzman Memorial Award for “Most Spirited,” given to the individual in the Conservatory who is always willing to give of themselves to the moment. The student continues to pursue their love of the performing arts with passion and enthusiasm.
Erika has been a Conservatory student since 2009 and has performed in four Conservatory productions. She is in 6th grade at Jupiter Middle School.
Conservatory ballet and voice student Olivia Perrin, 14, earned the Dr. Bernard and Phyllis Eisenstein Cultural Award, given to a student who is aware of the impact that their rich cultural heritage has had on the arts. This student shares that heritage with fellow students and the greater community and celebrates cultural differences.
Olivia has been a Conservatory student since 2007, has performed in five Conservatory productions and performs with the Theatre’s Youth Touring Company. She is a freshman at Dwyer High School.
Conservatory ballet and voice student Charly Hamann, 14, earned The O’Hagan Family Award for Outstanding Improvement, given to a student who has shown marked improvement in any one of the three disciplines – acting, voice, or dance. The student must show progress and regular attendance in class.
Charly has been a Conservatory student since 2009, has performed in two Conservatory productions and performs with the Theatre’s Youth Touring Company. She is in 8th grade at St. Clare School.
Conservatory voice and modern dance student Caiti Marlowe, 14, earned The Maltz Jupiter Theatre Guild Award, given to a student who has shown commitment, determination and marked improvement in any one of the three disciplines – acting, dance, or voice. It is given to a student who best exemplifies the hard work needed to develop their talent.
Caiti has been a Conservatory student since 2010, has performed in one Conservatory production and performs with the Theatre’s Youth Touring Company. She is a freshman at G-Star School of the Arts.
Conservatory ballet student Nicky Wood, 15, earned The Rick and Peggy Katz Award for Outstanding Achievement, given to the student who has shown marked progress in all three disciplines – acting, dance, and voice. The student shows excellence in attendance, preparation and maintains a positive attitude.
Nicky has been a Conservatory student since 2009 and has performed in three Conservatory productions and two Theatre productions. He will appear in the upcoming PNC Kids Korner tour of “Jack and the Beanstalk,” his 30th production, and also wrote and directed “Panic in the Parthenon” for a Congressional Award Silver Medal. He is homeschooled and dual-enrolled at Indian River State College.
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