Awards

Mainstage Production Adjudication

Spirit of the MACY Awards

The Spirit of the MACY Awards, founded in 1969 is dedicated to Recognizing, Encouraging, and Rewarding achievement and excellence in high school musical theater. We are the oldest judging organization of our type in the nation.  During the special celebratory event, audiences see 20 to 25 of the best school musical performances from the past year. Just under 2,000 local high schools and stu

dents will be awarded for their musical theater performances and the two top students will be chosen to compete in “The National High School Musical Theater Awards” in New York.

UNI wins Performance of the Day at 2019 Spirit of the MACY Awards

Orange County Cappies Gala

Cappies is a writing and awards program that includes chapters all over the United States and Canada. Awards are given at the end of the year at a Gala and are voted upon by student judges and awarded to the top theatre students in a variety of tech and acting categories. For more information, please visit the Cappies page on our website or www.cappies.com.

2022-2023 ORANGE COUNTY CAPPIE NOMINATIONS
Uni Wins Big at the OC Cappies Gala in 2022.
UNI Performs The Addams Family at Cappies in 2017

High School Theatre Festivals

Fullerton High School Theatre Festival

Role About Theatre Festival

Individual Student Awards and Honors

OC Varsity Artist of the Year: 2021 Theatre Finalist

“Olivia believes in artists bravely and unapologetically expressing ideas and emotions despite the inevitable critique of others. Olivia takes pride in creating art, based in dramaturgical research, that highlights the unique beauty of the person or piece. Olivia is a designer who can work with all personality types and leave everyone in the room happy. She leads with humility and patience. She designs with an understanding of story beyond her years. I know that as a designer, she’ll wow her audiences.”  

— Ranae Bettger, University High School


Theatre Majors