Woodlands thespians earned the spotlight among the region's brightest stars at the 2026 Metropolitan High School Theatre Awards at SUNY Purchase Performing Arts Center.
Congratulations to Donovan Russell, who took to the METRO stage as a nominee for Outstanding Performance in a Leading, Male-Identified Role for Percy Jackson & The Lightning Thief. We also proudly celebrate senior Elizabeth Kreitzberg and eighth-grader Samuel Weintraub, who, alongside Donovan, earned nominations for Outstanding Performance of a Small Group Number.
Surrounded by fellow theatre students, families, and directors, our theatrical Falcons not only represented Woodlands with talent and heart, but also with the spirit of generosity that makes a community proud. They cheered on peers from schools across the region while celebrating one another's achievements, embodying the true spirit of theatre.
"Our students knew several of the schools and people being honored; it is a testament to them that they were as encouraging of other productions' nominees as of their own," said Hillary Johnson, director of this year’s Drama Club production. "Bravi to Donovan, Elizabeth and Sam!"
For Donovan and Elizabeth, this marked their final bow on the Woodlands stage. For Samuel, the spotlight is just beginning to shine. Please join us in applauding Donovan, Elizabeth, and Sam for this incredible recognition. They are a shining example of what it means to soar together and take center stage.