BREANNA HANLEY/THE EXPRESS Pictured, from left, beginning at the back row, are Zoe McElroy, James Turner, Cecilia Flaherty, Sarah Long, Seth Geyer, Kathryn Farrall, Adalind Parker, Kelly Corbin, Thomas Geyer, Connor Kleckner, Chloe Corbin, Claire Bowman, Angelina Watson, Kaylin Mann, Ella Hamilton, Josie Crawford, Evie Albright and Michael Mantie.

MILL HALL — The Central Mountain High School Drama Club has outdone themselves this year with twice as many Ray of Light nominations as the previous season.

The Ray of Light Awards for Excellence in High School Theatre is an annual program to develop and promote the efforts of area high school music theater and drama programs.

Nominees were announced on May 1, and the CMHS drama club had the following nominations both as a cast and as individuals:

–The Puffs Cast – Outstanding play, outstanding ensemble in a play, Ray Phillips Memorial Trophy for Best Drama Program.

— The Chicago Cast – Outstanding musical production (northern region), Ray Phillips Memorial Trophy for Best Drama Program

— Claire Bowman – Bronze Medalist (Musical Performance), Silver Medalist (Dramatic Performance), Excellence in Student Design, Outstanding Musical Performance in a Leading Female Role (Velma Kelly, Chicago)

— Seth Geyer – Outstanding Dramatic Performance in a Leading Male Role (Oliver Rivers, Puffs), Outstanding Musical Performance in a Leading Male Role (Billy Flinn, Chicago)

— Thomas Geyer – Outstanding Musical Performance in a Supporting Male Role (Amos Hart, Chicago), Outstanding Dramatic Performance in a Leading Male Role (Wayne Hopkins, Puffs), Excellence in Student Design

— Kathryn Farrall – Silver Medalist (Dramatic Performance), Outstanding Dramatic Performance in a Leading Female Role (Megan Jones, Puffs), Outstanding Musical Performance in a Leading Female Role (Roxie Hart, Chicago)

— McKenna Gray – Excellence in Student Design, Outstanding Musical Performance in a Supporting Female Role (Mama Morton, Chicago)

— Sarah Long – Bronze Medal (Musical Performance)

“Central Mountain doubled our numbers from last year and we were nominated for 15 (total) awards plus we received 6 commendations for excellence in design,” said Director and Drama Club Advisor Ericka Conklin.

Red Carpet festivities begin today outside the Community Arts Center beginning at 2:30 p.m. The ceremony will be held beginning at 4 p.m. Buy your tickets now at www.caclive.com/events/roly-2025/

The ticket cost is $20 plus fees and $25 at door (day of show) plus fees. All ticket sales are final.